5 Mile Hike @ Double Rock Park - Parkville MD

Double Rock Park in Parkville, MD is a hidden urban oasis. You will experience its beautiful huge boulders, cascades of rock formations, waterways, woodsy trails and wildlife.

PLEASE READ detailed information below (Thanks!).

WAITLIST: Everyone submitting a RSVP will start on the Waitlist. Next, we will add a mix of reliable and first time participants . Note: Participants with a history of no-shows or last minute cancellations may remain on the Waitlist to give others the opportunity to participate.

ACTIVITY:

• There are a few fun hills. Estimated - Elevation Gain @ 560 feet and some stream crossings.
• Terrain is mostly hard packed trail with some grounds encompassing tree roots and rocks.
• This is a hike for those who hike or walk at least 10 miles per week - and please RSVP only if you can maintain a medium pace, navigate through stream crossings & up and down hills and hike at least 6 miles - THANKS.

SUGGESTED HIKING MATERIALS:

• Long hiking pants, long sleeve activity shirt, hiking shoes or hiking boots. However, trail running shoes or sneakers with treads can work.
• Hiking/trekking poles (optional).
• 2 liters of water
• Healthy snacks
• Insect repellant
• Sunscreen.

WHERE TO MEET & PARK:

• Meet at Bulletin Board in parking lot.
• Park in lot. Use coordinates 39.372584, -76.527299 or click here.

RSVP GUIDELINE: Only RSVP if you intend to make the hike a priority, not just an option. Specifically, it is Not fair to take a confirmed spot, then cancel less than 48 hours in advance, limiting your Maryland Hiking and Adventuring members' in “waitlist” status the potential to participate! We assess late cancellations and no shows in determining participation for future events.

WHY WE VOLUNTEER: Your organizers are volunteers and we are sharing our passion for the outdoors. We organize events for fun, to socialize, get exercise, experience nature and meet cool new people. No bad attitudes please. :)

DISCLAIMERS: At all our events, please remember you are responsible for your own safety. We cannot eliminate all risk for those who attend this event and you must take responsibility for yourself. Our organizers will do their best to use common sense to minimize our risks.
Most of all, I look forward to our hike.

For any last minute concerns, call (240) 745-5093‬.