What we’re about
The Patapsco Hikers has moderate hikes most Thursdays centered in Howard, Baltimore, and Carroll counties. Most hikes are 7-10 miles in length and involve 500 – 1500 feet of climb at a pace of 2.5 – 3 mph. We also have occasional, easier (five miles or so, less than 800 feet of climb) hikes on Mondays.
Upcoming hikes are posted on the internet on Sunday or Monday for the following Thursday, weather permitting. We typically start at 9:30 sharp and end around 1 PM or so with an optional lunch at a modest nearby venue or trailside.
Note that the hike description gives the estimated length and cumulative climb of the hike along with some descriptive elements (rocky, rooty, muddy, etc). Please judge carefully if this hike will be a pleasant experience for you (we want to come back) or an unpleasant struggle that will kill your enthusiasm for hiking.
Hikes are limited to 10 attendees. “Yes” RSVP’s are required for each hike. We ask you to donate $1 per hike to pay Meetup fees but no one will be turned away if they choose not to donate.
Well-mannered dogs are permitted but only with prior approval from the group organizer.
Please note that I do not answer my phone unless I know who's calling. You can send me a message through the Meetup website.
WARNING Patapsco Hikers (PH) takes a common-sense approach to hiking/walking. We encourage participants use their best judgement and err on the side of caution when participating with the group. This is an outdoor activity and mishaps do occur.
By registering for any hike, you agree to the following waiver of liability:
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“I am aware of the risks inherent in outdoor activities. Therefore, I will be responsible for my own well-being while participating in the activities of the Patapsco Hikers, and while traveling to and from these activities. I agree that the Patapsco Hikers Meetup Group, its officers, representatives, other participants and trip leaders are not liable individually or collectively for any injury, disease, sickness, loss, or damage to my person or property, direct or consequential, arising out of the activities of the Group. Neither I nor anyone in my household is currently in quarantine, is awaiting the results of a corona-virus test, or has a fever, or any flu-like symptoms.”
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Upcoming events
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18th annual Highlandtown Basement Bar Tour
Highlandtown Arts District, 3700 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD, USCome join us for a unique Highlandtown "basement bar" crawl....ticket sales link to be posted soon..as well as meeting location
Online tickets will go on sale starting Monday October 27th at 6pm. If you have any questions, shoot us a message here on facebook or send us an email at highlandtownbasementbartour@gmail.com
Can't wait to see you all there!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/18th-annual-highlandtown-basement-bar-tour-tickets-1822849805839?aff=oddtdtcreator
Come and see how Highlandtown entertains!
Join us for our 18th annual Highlandtown Basement Bar Tour
![img]()******Stay tuned for information regarding Online ticket sales *******Will be posting info regarding Eventbrite link in the next couple of days.
Eventbrite link will sell 50% of our tickets, and the rest will be sold Day-Of (cash, cashapp, venmo)
Tour tickets are $35
Event is 21 and over
Rain or Shine
Day of Ticket Sales and Online Check in will be held in front of Roof Top Hot (339 S. Conkling St)
Closing reception location Ovenbird Bakery from 6p-8p
Can't wait to see you all there!!!4 attendees
Harper's Ferry Maryland Heights, Old Fashion Candy Store,& Harpers Ferry Brewery
Harpers Ferry Train Station, 120 Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, 25425., Harpers Ferry, WV, USWe will be meeting at the I-70 and I-695 park and ride at 8:00 for the carpool.
For anyone who is driving we will meet in front of the train station which is in the parking lot across from the ice cream store in Harpers Ferry at 9:00...parking is limited in town. This is a strenuous hike, with a lot of elevation change, about 7 miles with an amazing view of the historic town...bring snacks and water.....
After the hike we will visit the one of a kind Historic Candy Shop in town, and hit up Harpers Ferry Brewing for drinks and food, which also has one of the best views around. https://harpersferrybrewing.com/
The climb to the top of Maryland Heights is very steep, so there will be multiple stops along the way. We go up to the fort (steep climb) with a nice overlook of the Potomac River on top. Hike along the ridge with two additional overlooks. Then hike down to the MD Heights overlook with spectacular views of Harpers Ferry and the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers.
Directions to Harper's Ferry from Baltimore: 70 West to 340 South. Follow 340 from MD to Virginia to W Virginia. After crossing the Shenandoah River, take first Right at Shenandoah St and follow to the end of the road and make a left hand turn. The Amtrak parking lot is two blocks away on the Right Hand Side.5 attendees
A Monumental Occasion - 54th Annual lighting of the Washington Monument
HomeSlyce, 336 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, USWe will meet at HomeSlyce Pizza place on Charles at 5:30 for drinks...and head up to the Monument around 6:30.
Don't miss the 54th Annual Lighting of the Washington Monument. Enjoy holiday entertainment, refreshments, fireworks finale choreographed to music.
Pre-event festivities start at 5:00 pm in Mount Vernon, I was thinking we could check out the festivities at the Walters Art Gallery if the weather is cold, or the outside ones if it is nice out. The ceremony begins at 5pm with the official lighting at approximately 7:20pm.
https://mountvernonplace.org/monument-lighting/
Baltimore's Monumental Occasion is going green with energy-saving LED lights replacing old-fashioned bulbs on the Monument this year. BGE Smart Energy Savers Program (www.bgesmartenergy.com) is a proud partner of the Monument Lighting, providing this year’s energy-efficient holiday lights to help Baltimore save energy and money. Coordinated by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore in conjunction with the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts and the Department of Recreation and Parks. The event is sponsored by Saul Ewing. The media partners are WBAL-TV 11 and MIX 106.5.5 attendees
Past events
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