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We are the premier Baltimore Hiking group with over 9,000 members.
This group is for all those who are dedicated to hiking, biking, camping, and any other fun outdoor activity in and around Baltimore whether in the natural areas or urban settings. We offer a range of activities at different times and locations, and encourage all members to make suggestions or plan and lead events.
All are welcome to join--see you on on hike!
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Upcoming events (2)
See all- Great Falls, Billy Goat A - 6.5 Miles: Rock Scramble, Slightly Strenuous HikeOld Anglers Inn, Potomac, MD
Let's hike the Billy Goat A Trail along the Potomac River. If you have never been on this hike, it is both challenging and rewarding. It is one of my favorite hikes in the local area.
Optional: Fish Taco Restaurant after the hike.
DIRECTIONS: Directions from Baltimore: I95 South to I495 (Silver Spring). Go around the beltway to Exit 41 West (R @ Clara Barton Pkwy); Left at MacArthur Blvd (@T); Park on the lot across from Angler's Inn or by the roadside. DO NOT PARK IN OLD ANGLERS INN LOT, you will most probably get towed. (The address below is for Old Anglers Inn (across the street-again do not park at Anglers).
Parking can be a problem. So you can ride past the Angler Inn and make your first right at Stable Lane. Plenty of parking on the side of the street. You will see me parking there. Next street on Right Hand side is Whiterim Drive. Both streets are less than a 5 minute walk to the meetup site.
I will do my best to to clarify the hike difficulty. If you are an experienced hiker this may be considered a moderate hike. If you are a novice/beginner hiker this will be considered difficult due to the rock scrambling. So do not make this your first or second hike.
**You MUST be able to hike a difficult rock scramble. If you are not able to, please DO NOT sign up for this hike. **
We will meet at the parking lot across from the Old Anglers Inn. From there we will hike to one of the overlooks (which is amazing) and see the waterfalls of the Potomac River, then on to Billy Goat A. The hike to the overlook trails is easy-to-moderate, but Billy Goat A is rated DIFFICULT due to the rock scramble. Upper body strength is also required to navigate the rocks. According to the National Park Service, Billy Goat Trail A is by far the most technical and difficult section of the Billy Goat Trails with spectacular views of the Potomac River.
PETS: NO PETS/DOGS ALLOWED
BRING: Water (2+ liters), and food/snacks. If you don't bring water and snacks you will not be able to join us on the hike. We will stop for approx 20 minutes a little more than half way through at an area with amazing views to rest and eat lunch or snacks you bring.
WEAR: It is important to wear HIKING BOOTS for this hike. Sneakers will NOT suffice.
Rest Room Facilities: There are facilities at the beginning and at the end of the hike. There are none along the trail once we start.
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BY ATTENDING THIS EVENT, YOU AGREE TO THE LIABILITY WAIVER, INDEMNIFICATION, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z39AGebAVz9c-3S4zf3tj4Eb7V9k3PrH/view) (revision 12/1/22). PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE RSVP'ING.
COVID-19 GUIDELINES
- This event is limited to members who have been vaccinated for COVID-19.
- If you don't feel well, have a cough or cold, or may have been exposed to any type of flu in the last 14 days, please stay home.
Thank you for your cooperation and please be safe!
- Ricketts Glen Hike 22 Waterfalls Loop 8mile/1200FtRicketts Glenn, Fairmount Township, PA
22 WATERFALLS IN A MODERATE 8+/- MILE 1200+/- ft ELEVATION GAIN HIKE. This is a magical place. If you have gone before, you know how amazing it is. This is one of my favorite hikes in the eastern United States!
Throughout the 8 mile loop we move from one waterfall to the next. It is non-stop. At the end, for those who haven't had enough of waterfalls, there is a bonus amazing falls in close walking distance! With waterfalls ranging from 6ft to 94ft, I think you will be totally amazed as I was/am. hiking 2.3-2.7mph, slower when going up or down steep inclines/declines/stairs
This is an approx 3.5+ hour drive from Frederick, MD or Baltimore, MD, but well worth the drive.
WE WILL BE STEPPING OFF AT EXACTLY 10:30am, SO PLEASE ARRIVE EARLIER, around 10:20 latest.
Rest Room: Pit Toilets are located at the trailhead
Footwear: Hiking Boots
Water: 2-3+ Liters Water with ELECTROLYTES
Food: Bring lunch & Snacks
Restrooms: Bathroom at Trailhead
Bring: Suntan Lotion, Tick and Bug Spray
Dogs: NO DOGS ARE PERMITTED ON THIS HIKE
TRAIL MAP WILL BE PROVIDED AT BEGINNING OF THE HIKE
Leader: LarryB (Will meet you at trailhead at 10:20am)Park Fee: NONE
GPS Coordinates for Trailhead: 41°18'02.2"N 76°16'19.3"W
Cross Posted with Hiking Around Baltimore, Mid Atlantic OutdoorsDisclaimer:
As a condition of your voluntary participation in this activity you acknowledge and agree to the following: this activity involves inherent risks that can cause property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death to participants and/or others; you assume all risk associated with this activity; you are responsible for having the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate in this activity; you know and will follow the Hike Safe Responsibility Code (http://www.hikesafe.com/); the organizer(s) of this activity are volunteers; and you release, hold harmless, and indemnify the organizer(s) and all members of this group from any and all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death - including those caused by negligence and/or other reasons.
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