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Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of MD is a Jewish hiking/social club for the Washington Metropolitan Area, MD, Washington DC, VA. Our parent organization is Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America.
If you're under 18, you must be accompanied by a responsible adult (parent or guardian).
Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Maryland, Inc.
An affiliate of Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America
Release of Liability and Attendance Form
I am aware that the activities of the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Maryland (Mosaic) may be extremely hazardous and I am voluntarily participating in these activities with knowledge of the dangers involved. I hereby accept and assume any and all risks including but not limited to injury, damage, or death.
I am aware that this is a release of liability between myself and Mosaic, including but not limited to its officers, directors, members, agents, leaders, instructors, guides, volunteers, employees, and representatives. I sign this of my own free will and am not under the influence of alcohol,drugs, or narcotics.
I agree to be solely responsible for my own safety and that of any minors in my charge. I represent and warrant any minors in my charge, and agree to make my own decisions regarding my own safety and the safety of those in my charge while participating in the activities of Mosaic. If I am not currently a member of Mosaic, I agree to pay the specified non-member fee, if required.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Billy Goat Path and Great FallsNeeds location
Join us for a 6-mile hike along the Potomac River featuring the rugged Billy Goat Path Section "A". We meet at the Great Falls Tavern. From there we will first do the Overlook Trail (which is not the one to the Falls) to get a nice view of the area. Then we will head over to the Billy Goat Path with its rock scrambles and features. Afterwards we will return via the C&O Canal towpath, and finish with the out-and-back to view Great Falls.
For those who are not familiar with the Billy Goat Path, please see https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/billy-goat-trail.htm. This will give you a good sense of how rugged the trail is. Suffice it to say that this will not be a simple walk along the river.
Meet in front of the Tavern at Great Falls Park (Maryland side). Directions: From I-495 take the Clara Barton Parkway towards Carderock/Great Falls. At the traffic light, turn left onto MacArthur Blvd, and follow that road until it ends at the entrance to Great Falls Park.
GPS Coordinates: 39.00042371755225, -77.24808790130076
Google label: Great Falls Tavern Visitor CenterPlease bring lunch/snack, 2 liters/quarts of water, hat, sunscreen, bug spray and sturdy footwear.
Basics:
- Distance: 6 miles
- Rating: Moderate (mostly due to the nature of the Billy Goat Path).
- Meet in front of the Great Falls Tavern Visitor's Center at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am departure. (The early time is to be ahead of the crowds on the trail later in the day.)
- The Billy Goat Path is closed at times due to high water. If that happens we will do the Gold Mine Loop instead. Check https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/conditions.htm for the latest trail status.
Edward 703-850-3251
A 'yes/ attending' RSVP is your digital signature that you've read, understood, & agreed to the Liability Wavier hyperlinked here.
- Outdoor Picnic/ Social for the J.O.E. (Potomac)Potomac Oak Center, Potomac, MD
Registration for the J.O.E. has OPENED! Join Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America (MOCA) in a Sunday Picnic for a summer social and learn all about the annual end-of-summer Jewish Outdoor Escape (J.O.E.) from past & present attendees. BYO picnic for yourself or to share, or take advantage in carrying-out from adjacent eateries (Thai, Pizza, snack & drinks/ libations mart w/ deli) in a setting known for its colossal 330 year-old Champion Tree. Bring a lawn chair/ blanket as seating is limited.
NOTES:
1. If bringing food/ drinks to share, please indicate in COMMENTS.
2. This event is cross-listed on Meetup.
3. Anyone who attended a past J.O.E is encouraged to attend.A 'yes/ attending' RSVP is your digital signature that you've read, understood, & agreed to the Liability Wavier hyperlinked here.
- Hike: Ca$h Lake III w/ Picnic [& possible berry forage] (Bowie)Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, MD
This easy hike is worthy of a sash! It's 3 miles & flat; evading any potential crash. Pace: 3mph. The trek may feel like a dash since the distance appears rash, so please, no backlash. After frolicking through a forest, the hike circumnavigates the lustrous Lake where Lily pads splash & fish thrash. Latter of the circuit proceeds over a FLOATING BRIDGE without whiplash, then tip toes through a berry stash. The hike concludes in Pollinator Garden composed of a vegetative mishmash.
Afterwards, stick around for a post-social Picnic bash, perhaps with some succotash?NOTES:
1. Trail Forecast= MAP | NO dogs. Shade advisory. Bring some fictious cash (e.g. Monopoly money) for a group- photo flash!
2. Picnicking offer tables, receptacles, & restrooms; don't leave behind any trash!A 'yes/ attending' RSVP is your digital signature that you've read, understood, & agreed to the Liability Wavier hyperlinked here.
- Walk w/ Lunch: The "Stairmaster 2: Electric Boogaloo" (Gaithersburg)Lapu Lapu, Gaithersburg, MD
This 8.4 mile hard walk is mostly paved, but has several steps/ staircases (400+ spread out to be exact!). Pace: 3mph. The trek weaves through the Kentlands & Lakelands Neighborhoods. After passing the quaint Little Quarry Pond, the walk saunters a snaky switchback then queues by homes on "Little Quarry". A mini meander follows on "Main St." with the trek lingering between lakes before marveling at the Kentlands Mansion. Latter of the circuit views affiliated properties along side a converted firehouse, while en route to paralleling Muddy Branch, concluding by a fab fountain with a snobby lobby. Highlights include twin pocket parks, a lavish Locomotive, & a verdant valley with aisles of tiles | A stair-y scamper!
NOTES:
1. Trail Forecast= MAP | Street shoes best. Meet in plaza of Lapu Lapu (look for purple ice cream cone). This is also the post- social/ Lunch.
2. This event is cross- listed, RSVP w/ only 1 Meetup.
3. Footnote: This Meetup is a sequel to the previous "Stairmaster" hosted in 2023, w/ 328 steps. A future 3rd edition could be in the works for 2027 if warranted.A 'yes/ attending' RSVP is your digital signature that you've read, understood, & agreed to the Liability Wavier hyperlinked here.
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