6.5-mile hike: Gunpowder Sweet Air Area - BALTIMORE COUNTY side
Details
Join me for a hike on the "wild side" of the Sweet Air area of Gunpowder. This is the BALTIMORE COUNTY side, NOT the Harford County side. The entrance and parking area is fairly new but should come up under 4495 Stansbury Mill Road, Monkton, MD 21111. I have also provided coordinates and cross streets below.
We will do a 6.5 mile, approx 700 ft elavation lollipop loop. This hike is mostly fire trails with a few single tracks thrown in. It is fairly flat with a few hills. It is largely used by horseback riders (since the hiker parking access was just opened in the last year or so) so be prepared to possibly encounter horses (although I've only ever seen them a couple times) and the "gifts" they leave behind. It is not as well maintained as the Harford County side (why the rangers call it the "wild side") so while I did some clipping today, there may be some overgrowth, branches down, etc. here and there but it is overall very clear. The first (and last) mile are very muddy in places so please wear appropriate shoes. There are also several stream crossings.
Dogs are welcome but MUST BE LEASHED at all times. I will not be bringing mine on this hike but they have done this hike with me a few times before.
Option to stop in Jacksonville a couple miles away for lunch afterward if anyone is interested.
Call or text me if you have any questions or issues: 410-487-5095