Explore spooky Savage Mill and waterfall (rocky 3 mi)

If you have only visited Savage Mill to grab coffee or go antiquing, you have been missing out! There is a delightful (but rocky) path along the Little Patuxent River that takes us past Savage Falls, which will look pretty tame, considering the drought. Just past that, we can enter the ruins of the mechanical rooms in the underbelly of the original mill, where there are still boilers and a turbine (and lots of creative graffiti). After take stock of the artwork, we will head back along the path we came, towards the parking lot.

Total distance is about 3 miles, and while there is only a single moderate decline (start) and incline (end), the path is quite rocky. Bring real hiking shoes! We should be wrapped up by 7:45, well before sunset.

I bet some folks could be convinced to grab dinner at the Mill afterwards.

Be sure to park in the UPPER MAIN LOT of the mill. Look at the map! We will do quick introductions and start promptly at 6:15.