About us
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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A Monumental Occasion - 55th 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 55th 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 106.5.4 attendees
BSSC FINAL: SANTA CLAUS ANONYMOUS CHARITY TOUCH FOOTBALL TAILGATE EXTRAVAGANZA
Patterson High School, 100 Kane St, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA, Baltimore, MD, USIf you want to get added to a team EMAIL ME me at dhanford@bcps.org. Or use the link HERE Yes, there are two SUPER CHILL Touch Fball games, but this is all about the tailgating, grilling, drinking and party at the field
It’s that magical time of year when grown adults put on ridiculous holiday outfits, pretend they’re professional athletes, and gather for a good cause—with just enough touch football squeezed in to justify calling it a football event.
Join us December 5th at Patterson High School for the BSSC Final Santa Claus Anonymous Coed Touch Football Game!
We’ll have TWO super-chill touch football games sometime between 9 AM and 3 PM. And by “super-chill,” we mean:
No score is kept. Seriously. Nobody wins. Nobody loses. Everyone gets to tell their friends they dominated.
Coed teams, holiday costumes, and questionable athletic decisions are encouraged.
We’ll be tailgating, grilling, eating, drinking, laughing, and generally celebrating the holiday season.
Bring food, bring some "holiday cheer", bring your best Santa/elf/reindeer attire—or all three.
And yes, there will be a ½ keg of “Holiday Cheer” to help with the very important business of festive hydration. 🍻🎄
Most importantly, it’s all for a good cause and your contribution is tax deductible.
Think of it less as a football tournament and more as a holiday party where two touch football games accidentally happen.
Come play. Come tailgate. Come eat. Come drink holiday cheer. Come dressed like Santa.
Just don’t worry about the score.
Because there isn’t one. 😂
🎄 December 5 | Patterson High School | 9 AM–3 PM
🏈 2 Coed Touch Football Games
🎅 Holiday Costumes Encouraged
🔥 Tailgate + Grill + Food
🍻 ½ Keg of Holiday Cheer
❤️ Good Cause + Tax-Deductible Contribution
Santa Claus Anonymous: Where the touchdowns are optional, but the holiday spirit is mandatory.2 attendees
Past events
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