Name: Calvert Cliffs: Mountain Laurels and Waterlilies: Easy 4.6 or Up To Mod 9 Mi
Start: 2024-05-12T13:30:00.000Z
End: 2024-05-13T04:00:00.000Z
Location: Calvert Cliffs State Park with Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group! A Newbie Friendly/Easy 4 or A Moderate 7 Miles

Hike and Beach Fossil Forage at Calvert Cliffs State Park! A Newbie-Friendly/Easy 4.8-Mile Hike with Options for up to 9 Moderate Total Miles

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Mid Atlantic Hiking Group does not require proof of vaccination. Not all hikers may be vaccinated. Carpools with masks.

If you exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 7 days, then please do not sign up. Also, inform the hike leader if you are diagnosed with Covid-19 within 7 days from the hike.
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Mountain Laurels are in bloom on all trails in the Park. So are waterlilies on the marsh. The main feature of the park is the huge Miocene cliffs that dominate the waterfront as can be seen in the picture at the very top of this listing. These cliffs rise over the Bay over 100 feet and are slowly eroding at the rate of almost 3 feet per year. The spectacular sites were created over 10 million years ago when the Chesapeake Bay was still just a shallow sea. But as the waters receded, the seafloor became exposed, and what was to eventually become fossils gathered at this point. The cliffs are the most extensive assemblage of Miocene underwater fossils in the eastern United States.

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The park shows little evidence of human contact. Over 1,000 acres of this park are designated as wildlands allowing the landscape to return to its more natural state. While the walk to the beach is a bit longer than some might expect at 4.8 miles round trip, it is well worth it. After following and observing a creek develop into the wetland, the path suddenly opens to the Bay. The beach has a number of fossils that have fallen out of the cliffs and washed ashore. The trails are mostly dirt with some boardwalk (very sturdy).

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**Trail Information**
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Solomon's Island
Length: \~5 Miles with Options for up to 9 Total Miles
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Trail Type: Modified Loop
Skill Level: Easy for the \~ 5 miles and Moderate for longer options
Local Contacts: Calvert Cliffs State Park
Local Maps: USGS Cove Point, Maryland
Topo Map: Calvert Cliffs State Park Topographic Map

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**Park Entry Fee**
There is an entrance fee of $5 per car, $7 out of state. Cash only.

**Gear Suggestions**
[Click Here](http://midatlantichikinggroup.org/gear-information.html) for suggestions regarding what to wear and what not to wear for hiking the trails.

**Weather Information**
We hike rain or shine. [Click Here](https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/md/lusby) to view the forecast for the area where we will be hiking.

**Our RSVP and Group Etiquette**
[Click Here](http://midatlantichikinggroup.org/hike-and-trail-etiquette.html) to review our RSVP policies and group etiquette.

**Directions to the Trailhead**
[Click Here](http://midatlantichikinggroup.org/calvert-cliffs-park.html) for Directions to Where We Meet for this Hike

Meet & Greet and Sign-In — 9:15-9:25 a.m.

The Hike is at 9:30 a.m.

Please remember we are a volunteer-supported organization that values:

1. [Fellowship and camaraderie while practicing good hike etiquette](http://midatlantichikinggroup.org/hike-and-trail-etiquette.html).
2. [Leave No Trace principles](http://midatlantichikinggroup.org/leave-no-trace.html).

Our hikes are led by generous, dedicated, and qualified MAHG members who volunteer as leaders for Mid-Atlantic Hiking Groups volunteer leadership team. [Click Here](http://www.meetup.com/Mid-Atlantic-Hiking-Group/pages/9595722/How_To_Join_Our_Leadership_Team!/) to become a part of the team! MAHG volunteers and members are very supportive, and encouraging, with a focus on safety while enjoying the excellent camaraderie and benefiting from the many health benefits of hiking and unplugging from the stress of day-to-day life. Sharing what we know and learning from each other is an important part of MAHGs core values, as is our dedication to the conservation of our natural resources and our commitment to the organization's mission.
Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group is a [volunteer supported tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization](http://midatlantichikinggroup.org/mahg-charity.html) and donations ARE tax-deductible.
Tax ID: 47-5141831.

A Well-Mannered, Leashed Fido is Welcome on this Hike!

Let’s have fun enjoying all the health benefits that getting out and connecting with nature provides!

Christa: 410.610.6254‬
Tim: 202.744.0289

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