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Mountain Club of Maryland NOVEMBER 2002 – Trip Schedule FEBRUARY 2003

The Mountain Club of Maryland is a non-profit organization, Trail Policies and Etiquette founded in 1934, whose primary concern is to provide its members The Club is dependent upon the voluntary cooperation of those and friends with the opportunity to enjoy nature through hiking, participating in its activities. Observance of the following guide- particularly in the mountainous areas accessible to Baltimore. lines will enhance the enjoyment of everyone. We publish a schedule of hikes, including a variety to please 1. Register before the deadline — unless otherwise specified, no every taste. Our trips vary in length and difficulty, and include later than 9 pm the night before for day trips, and Wednesday overnight and backpack hikes. We welcome non-members to night for overnight weekend trips. Early registration is helpful. participate in all our activities. Our hikes frequently include family 2. Trips are seldom cancelled, even for inclement weather. If you groups of all ages. Non-members take responsibility for their indi- must cancel, call the leader before he or she leaves for the starting vidual safety and welfare on MCM excursions. point. Members and guests who cancel after trip arrangements A “guest fee” of $2.00 is charged non-members. Club members, have been made are billed for any food or other expenses through their dues, underwrite the expense of arranging this incurred. schedule. Guests share these obligations through the medium of the 3. Arrive early; the time schedule is for departure, NOT assembly. guest fee. 4. Check with the leader before bringing small children. Pets are From its beginning, the MCM has recognized that mountain not permitted. Radios, alcoholic beverages and drugs are not in trails would not remain in their natural beauty and availability in harmony with our program. The consent of a parent or guardian our expanding population unless interest in maintaining those is required for unaccompanied guests under 18 years of age. trails was fostered. Therefore, the Club has affiliated with the Smoking is permitted only at break time. Appalachian Trail Conference and the Keystone Trails Association. 5. Adjust to the leader’s pace, neither forging ahead nor falling The Club maintains over 40 miles of the Appalachian Trail in too far behind. The leader should be told if you drop out, even Pennsylvania and Maryland, as well as trails in the Baltimore area. temporarily. Also, the MCM joins with others in supporting conservation 6. Leave all flowers and other plants for others to enjoy. efforts that improve the hiking environments of Maryland and 7. Do not litter; “Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but adjoining areas. footprints, kill nothing but time.” More information and additional copies of the schedule may 8. Courtesy to the leader, your fellow hikers, and the landowners is be obtained from our web site at www.mcomd.org or by calling a primary consideration. 410-377-6266. 9. The Mountain Club of Maryland, Inc. and/or its leaders, officers, Suggestions to Hikers or representatives, shall not be liable for any injury, loss or Clothing that will stand rough usage is essential. Wear enough to damage to persons and/or property, direct or consequential, keep warm while walking and carry a jacket or sweater for inactive arising out of any trips and/or activities of the Club. The periods. Sturdy footwear is a must. On long trips, it is advisable to assumption of risk, which is inherent in this type of rugged bring a change of shoes and clothing, and carry a flashlight and full outdoor activity, is implied on the part of each person who canteen. Bring your own lunches on both one-day and weekend attends any club trip; and every person participating in any of trips. A day pack is recommended for hiker convenience. said trips participating in any of said trips and/or activities Transportation is on a share-expenses basis. The “cost” listed for assumes all risk and liability in connection therewith. each trip is an estimate. The leader will adjust this figure to reflect All trips, unless otherwise specified, require registration before actual costs at the time of the trip. the trip date to allow the leader to make preparations. Leaders may On overnight trips bring your own sleeping bag, and check with close registration early when necessary to limit the size of the hike. the leader concerning other equipment needed. Food for breakfasts The leader may also refuse registration to persons who may not be and suppers is purchased by the leader and the cost is pro-rated. sufficiently strong to stay with the group. Denotes Midweek Leisure Hikes MHA Denotes hikes which qualify for the MW (Prior registration not required) Maryland Hiker Award

HIKE GRADING TABLE A Easy Hikes up to 6 miles, with D Strenuous Hikes of 10 to 12 miles, very little hill climbing with very little climbing (Excellent for beginners) D+ Strenuous Hikes of 10 to 12 miles, B Fairly easy Hikes up to 6 miles, with with several significant climbs some climbing E Difficult Hikes of over 12 miles C Moderate Hikes up to 6 miles, with more E+ Very Difficult Hikes of over 12 miles on very difficult climbs rugged terrain C+ Moderate Hikes of 7 to 9 miles, with several significant climbs PLEASE NOTE: All trips require advance registration unless otherwise specified.

PHONE: 410-377-6266 / E-MAIL: [email protected] / INTERNET: http://www.mcomd.com SATURDAY–SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 2–3 – WOMEN’S BACKPACK Hold this date on your calendar for a fun ‘women only’ backpack. Several mountain areas are currently being considered. We will hike 8 to 9 miles per day. Leave at 6:00am Saturday and return Sunday evening. More info will be on the next MCM schedule. Limit 10 women. LEADER: Amanda Greene (410) 298-0885 before 9:30pm. No registration before October 1st. COST: Will be based on location.

SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 2 – LEADER’S CHOICE – C Hike 5-6 miles in a local park. LEAVE: By arrangement with the leader. LEADER: Dorothy Guy (410) 580-4184, 7-9 p.m. only. Leave message. Call by Thursday night before hike. MHA SUNDAY–NOVEMBER 3–CATOCTIN TRAIL–D+ This is the first in a series of three hikes covering the 28-mile Catoctin Trail. We will hike approximately 11 miles, beginning at Gambrill State Park and ending in the Frederick Municipal Forest. Expect some hills, the longest of which is approximately 600 feet. LEAVE 8:00 a.m., Route 32 Park and Ride just north of I-70 (Exit 80). LEADER: Mike O’Connor (410) 871-0066. Please call before Sat., Nov. 2. CARPOOL COST: $4.00.

WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 6 – KEYSER’S RUN CIRCUIT – B MW LEAVE: 10:00 am. A hike of 5-6 miles at a moderate pace. From 695, take 795, and then Exit 140. Proceed to the Moose Lodge on 140 on the left, across from the Full Moon restaurant. This left turn is made from a turn lane. The Moose have graciously given us permission to use their parking lot. From Westminster, on 140 South going toward Baltimore, cross reservoir bridge and go right into Moose parking lot. LEADER: Marie Thorn (410) 848-1538.

WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 6 – PATAPSCO STATE PARK – HILTON AREA – C+ MHA 7-8 mile circuit hike in the Hilton Area on the Valley View, Ridge and Cascade Trails and along the Patapsco River. MEET: 10:00 A.M. at Southwest Park-N-Ride, I-195 and Rolling Road. LEADER: Jack Bateman (410) 796-2722.

SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 9 – SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN – D+ MW Circuit hike of 10-1/2 miles with 1700 gain and several good vistas. No breakfast stop. Bring lunch, water and wear hiking boots. Moderate pace (2 to 2-1/2 mph) LEAVE: 8:30 AM, Park and Ride, Rt. 32 just north of I-70. LEADERS: : Art Hall 703-560-2826 [email protected] or Rain Willoughby [email protected] 410-764-8369. CARPOOL COST: approx. $3.00.

SATURDAY–SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 9–10 – PENNSYLVANIA AT BACKPACK – C+ This is our traditional fall backpack from Pine Grove Furnace to Caledonia. We’ll do about 9 miles each day. LEAVE: By arrangement with leaders. LEADERS: Patty and Steve Williams (410) 751-2947, no calls after 9:30 PM please. CARPOOL COST: $8.00.

SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 10 – LITTLE DEVIL’S STAIRCASE,SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK – E+ Length: 15 miles; Elevation gain: approximately 1,800 ft. Steep, rocky climb up Little Devil’s Staircase to Hogback Overlook and along the AT in Shenandoah National Park. LEAVE: 7:00 AM, Park & Ride, Exit 80, I-70 W and Rt. 32 N. Breakfast stop. Possible dinner stop. LEADER: Karen Klinedinst, 410-889-8225. CO-LEADER: Cindy Jones, 410-833-2569. CARPOOL FEE: $8.00

WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 13 – ROBERT E. LEE PARK – B MW LEAVE: 10:00 am. Falls Road to Lake Avenue. Park entrance immediately north of Lake Avenue. Turn right into Park. Park on entrance road near bridge and dam. LEADERS: Dorothy Marvel (410) 747-2366 and Cathy Alden (410) 583-0039.

WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 13 – LEAKIN/GWYNNS FALLS PARKS – C+ MHA Hike approximately 9.5 winding miles thru this Baltimore City woodland. MEET: 10:00 A.M. at Leakin Park entrance parking lot. Take I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) Exit 16 onto I-70 east and follow to end of expressway. Follow exit ramp to merge with north- bound lanes of Security Boulevard (MD-122). At first traffic light turn right onto Forest Park Avenue. After 8 short blocks, at first traffic light, turn right onto Windsor Mill Road. Pass large meadow on right and turn right onto Eagle Drive and into parking lot before tennis courts. LEADER: Reuben Dagold (410) 486-8737 or e-mail [email protected].

SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 17 – PATAPSCO STATE PARK – GLEN ARTNEY AREA – C+ MHA This is a six to eight mile hike over plenty of hills at a moderate pace. LEAVE: 10:00 AM, Southwest Park & Ride, south Rolling Rd. (Md. 166) at I-195 intersection in Catonsville, exit 47B off of I-95. LEADERS: Doug and Marcie Schubert (410) 536-5080.

2 WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 20 – GUNPOWDER – B MW MEET: 10:00 am. I-83 North to Exit 27 Mt. Carmel Road Park & Ride. LEADER: Vance Kopp (410) 252-3789.

WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 20 – BILLY GOAT TRAIL – C MHA Hike approximately 8 miles on sections B and C of the Billy Goat Trail along the Potomac River then into wooded area and return via C&O canal. Possible visit to view Great Falls after hike on your own. MEET: 10:00 A.M. at Carderock C&O Canal parking areas. Take I-495 (Washington Beltway) Exit 41 (Clara Barton Pkwy) west toward Carderock, proceed 0.7 mile and exit from right to go over bridge crossing Clara Barton Pkwy heading to Carderock C&O Canal parking areas. After passing under canal aqueduct turn right to meet in front of rest rooms. LEADER: Art Cohen e-mail [email protected] (preferred) or phone (410) 730-9031.

SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 23 – WHITE ROCKS TRAIL AND AT SOUTH – D Hike 10 miles over MCM trails in Pennsylvania. Checkout Center Point Knob and the Alec Kennedy Shelter. The hike features some hills and rocky terrain. There will be a breakfast stop and possible dinner stop. LEAVE: 7:00 AM, Timonium Park and Ride - Exit 16B off I-83; use lot immediately north of the Kiss and Ride lot. LEADERS: Ted and Fran Sanderson (410) 335-2146. CARPOOL COST: $7.00.

SUNDAY–NOVEMBER 24–CATOCTIN TRAIL–D+ MHA This is the second in a series of three hikes covering the 28-mile Catoctin Trail. We will hike approximately 11 miles, beginning in the Frederick Municipal Forest and ending in Cunningham Fall State Park. Expect some hills, the longest of which is approximately 1200 feet over 1.4 miles. LEAVE 8:00a.m., Route 32 Park and Ride just north of I-70 (Exit 80). LEADER: Mike O’Connor (410) 871-0066. Please call before Sat., Nov. 23. CARPOOL COST: $5.00.

WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 27 – CUNNINGHAM FALLS – B MW Scenic views with or without water. LEAVE: 10:00 am. Visitors Center. From I-70 take Rt. 15 North from Frederick, then Rt. 77 West. LEADER: Shirley Heintz (410) 867-1229.

WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 27 – LITTLE GUNPOWDER FALLS – C MHA Hike from historic Jerusalem Mill to Kingsville Athletic Fields and back. About 7 miles, some rock scrambling and possible mud. LEAVE: 9:30 A.M. from Carney Park-N-Ride, 1/2 mile north of I-695, Exit 31. LEADER: Liz Kristoffersen (410) 663-9797 or e-mail [email protected].

FRIDAY – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 1 – LOGGING RAILROAD BACKPACK – C+ In the early 1900’s, northern Pennsylvania was the premier logging area in the country. Join us for a 3-day backpack on trails that utilize many of the old logging grades. It will be a circuit hike on parts of the Black Forest and Susquehannock Trails connected by the North and South Link Trails. As usual, be prepared for beautiful scenery and any type of weather. Breakfast stop on the way north; possible dinner stop at the Black Forest Inn at the end of the hike. ** Register by November 22nd ** LEAVE: 6:30 am, Friday – Timonium Park & Ride (North Lot). LEADER: Larry Kelly (410) 893-3578. CARPOOL COST: $ 21.00.

FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 29 – SWEET AIR AREA – GUNPOWDER FALLS PARK – C MHA Moderate hike of approx. 7 miles. LEAVE: 10.00 A.M. from parking area. Exit 27 from I-695, 11.7 miles north on Dulaney Valley Rd (becomes Jarrettsville Pike), right onto Hess Rd go 1.1 miles and turn right onto Park Rd. Go .3 miles and turn left onto Moores Rd. Go .9 miles and turn right onto Dalton-Brevard Rd to parking area. LEADER: Liz Kristoffersen 410-663-9797.

WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 4 – HASHAWHA – B MW Hike the trails of Hashawha and visit the Environmental Center and the Bear Branch Nature Center. MEET: 10:00 am. Nature Center parking lot. I-795 to Rt. 140 West to Rt. 97 North. Turn right at John Owings Road to entrance. LEADERS: Liz Kristoffersen (410) 663-9797 and Dick Behrens (410) 583-7402.

WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 4 – LITTLE BENNETT PARK – D MHA Approximate 10 mile circuit hike with some hills at a moderate pace. LEAVE: 9:00 A.M. from Howard County Fairgrounds, take I-70 Exit 80 south on MD-32, 1/4 mile to west on MD-144, 1/2 mile to fairgrounds. CO-LEADERS: Jane Story 410 544-2361 and Barbara Halliwell (410) 263-9005. CARPOOL COST: $2.00.

SATURDAY– DECEMBER 7– JEREMYS RUN, NEIGHBOR MTN – E+ Hike 14.3 miles in the North District of SNP. Elevation change about 2600 feet. Breakfast stop at Cindy Dees and possible dinner/snack stop. LEAVE: 7am from I70 & Rt 32 Park & Ride. LEADER: Ron Eshleman 4102850363 or e-mail [email protected]. CARPOOL COST: $8.00.

3 SUNDAY – DECEMBER 8 – LEADER’S CHOICE – C Hike 5-6 miles in a local park. LEAVE: By arrangement with the leader. LEADER: Dorothy Guy (410) 580-4184, 7-9 p.m. only. Leave message. Call by Thursday night before hike.

WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 11 – GUNPOWDER – B MW MEET: 10:00 am. I-83 North to Exit 27 Mt. Carmel Road Park & Ride. LEADER: Vance Kopp (410) 252-3789.

WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 11 – LITTLE GUNPOWDER TRAIL – C MHA Hike in Gunpowder Falls State Park along the Little Gunpowder Falls between Harford Road and the bridge at Jericho Road. This will be a moderately paced hike on fairly gentle terrain, 7-1/2 miles out and back, mostly at the river’s edge. LEAVE: 9:45 A.M. from Carney Park-N-Ride, 1/2 mile north of I-695, Exit 31. LEADERS: Carolyn and Bill Bauer (410) 661-3182 or e-mail [email protected]. No calls after 9:00 P.M.

SATURDAY – DECEMBER 14 – ROCKY RIDGES – C++ Hike 9 miles or so on the A.T. from Rt. 94 to Boiling Springs…over Rocky Ridge, Little Rocky Ridge and Center Point Knob. Some good views without the leaves and some rock scrambling. Breakfast stop. LEAVE: 7:30 A.M. from Meadowood Park (across from Green Spring Station on Falls Rd.) LEADER: John Eckard (410) 653-3314 or email [email protected] CARPOOL COST: $7.50

SUNDAY – DECEMBER 15 – AVALON AREA OF PATAPSCO – B This is a hike of 5-6 miles. Afterwards, hikers are invited to a tree trimming and early potluck supper at the leader’s house. LEAVE: 12:00 noon, Southwest Park & Ride, south Rolling Rd (Md. 166) at I-195 intersection in Catonsville, exit 47B off of I-95. LEADER: Susan Middaugh (410) 536-1956, please call before 10 PM.

SUNDAY – DECEMBER 15 – PETERS MOUNTAIN,PA – D+ Length: 10 miles; Elevation gain: 1,000 ft. Hike on the AT in Duncannon, PA 15 miles north of Harrisburg. Hike begins with a climb up Peters Mountain with views at the top of the Susquehanna River. Leave: 7:30 AM, Timonium Park & Ride, north lot. Breakfast stop. Leader: Karen Klinedinst, 410-889-8225. Co-leader: Cindy Jones, 410-833-2569. Carpool fee: $7.00.

WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 18 – OREGON RIDGE – B MW 5.5 miles around the Park with stream crossings and several hills. Bring lunch. Take I-83 North to Exit 20 West (left) on Shawan Road to left on Beaver Dam Road to immediate right into Oregon Ridge Park. LEAVE: 10:00 am from Oregon Ridge Nature Center parking lot. LEADERS: Sally and John Heyn (410) 363-2620.

WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 18 – CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK – C+ MHA Hike 8-8.5 miles visiting Cunningham Falls, Hog Rock, Blue Ridge and Thurmont Vista Overlooks and Wolf and Chimney Rocks in approximately 4 hours. The elevation gain is 1,600’ and the pace is moderate. LEAVE: 8:45 A.M. from Howard County Fairgrounds, take I-70 Exit 80 south on MD-32, 1/4 mile to west on MD-144, 1/2 mile to fairgrounds. LEADERS: Dick and Susan Whiteford (410) 841-6319. CARPOOL COST: $3.00.

SUNDAY–DECEMBER 22–CATOCTIN TRAIL–C+ MHA This is the third in a series of three hikes covering the 28-mile Catoctin Trail. We will hike the last 6 miles of the Catoctin Trail (plus 3 additional miles), beginning in Cunningham Falls State Park and ending in Catoctin Mountain Park. LEAVE 8:00 a.m., Route 32 Park and Ride just north of I-70 (Exit 80). LEADER: Mike O’Connor (410) 871-0066. Please call before Sat., Dec. 21. CARPOOL COST: $5.00. .

SUNDAY – DECEMBER 22 – JERUSALEM MILL – A,C+ MHA Hike along the pristine Little Gunpowder and see the covered bridge, restored iron bridge and more. This is actually two hikes, with one for beginners at 4.5 miles and one for experienced hikers at 7.5 miles. Moderate pace. LEAVE: 9:30 AM form the park and ride at Rt. 152 and I-95 in Harford County. Meet at the north end of the north lot. LEADERS: Ted and Fran Sanderson (410) 335-2146. CARPOOL COST: $0.50.

THURSDAY - DECEMBER 26 - BIG GUNPOWDER TRAIL - C MHA Moderate 7 miles hike beside the river. LEAVE 10.00 A.M. Parking area on Belair Rd (Rt.1) 5.4 miles north of I-695. LEADER: Liz Kristoffersen 410-663-9797.

4 SATURDAY – DECEMBER 28 – MASSANUTTEN EAST – D TO E+ Get a head start on that New Years Resolution! Hopefully, we’ll have just a skiff of snow, and ridgeline views through the winter forest. The hike will be lead at a moderately brisk pace; as an out and back, you can also do a shorter, moderately paced hike. Group size limited to 15. Probable dinner stop. LEAVE: By arrangement with the leader. LEADER: Jesse Dobbs (410) 294-9296. CO-LEADER: looking for a volunteer.

SUNDAY – DECEMBER 29 – GUNPOWDER/PANTHER BRANCH TRAILS – C Work off Christmas dinner in preparation for the New Years Eve feast. Hike a total of 5 or 6 miles on a circuit hike on the Gunpowder and Panther Branch trails in Gunpowder State Park. Several hills, none higher than 100’.Pace will be a moderate 2-2.5 miles per hour. No breakfast or dinner stops. LEAVE: 9:00 AM from Cromwell Bridge park and ride Beltway Exit 29. Registration required. LEADER: Paul Ives (410) 377-5625. CARPOOL COST: $3.00.

WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 1 – PATAPSCO STATE PARK – MCKELDIN AREA – C+ MHA A circuit hike of approxiately 9 miles with an elevation gain of approximately 1.300’.Lunch will be overlooking Liberty Dam. MEET: 10:00 A.M. at Park. Take I-70 west from Baltimore Beltway to Exit 83 north, continue about 4 miles on Marriottsville Road, turn right at park entrance and proceed to parking area just past entrance booth. LEADER: Fred Firman (410) 997-7125 or e-mail [email protected].

SATURDAY – JANUARY 4 – CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK – C+ MHA This is an 8-9 mile circuit hike in Catoctin. LEAVE: 8:00 A.M., Park and Ride, Rt. 32 just north of I-70, exit 80. LEADERS: Patty and Steve Williams (410) 751-2947. CARPOOL COST: $3.00.

SUNDAY – JANUARY 5 – PANTHER BRANCH – C+ Enjoy a circuit hike of approximately 8 miles with hills and a stream crossing. Lunch will be at Raven Rock Falls. Hiking boots required. LEAVE: 9:00 a.m. I-83 Exit 27, Mt. Carmel Road Park and Ride. LEADER: Donald Lears (410) 549-6416. No calls after 9:30 pm. Looking for a co-leader. CARPOOL COST: $0.25.

WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 8 – SOLDIERS DELIGHT – B MW LEAVE: 10:00 am. West on Liberty Road, right on Deer Park Road. Meet at Visitors Center on left. LEADERS: Renate Milewich (410) 764-3234 and Fred Katz (410) 366-4761.

WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 8 – APPALACHIAN TRAIL ACROSS MD SERIES – C+ MHA First in a series of 9 hikes on the Appalachian Trail across Maryland. An out and back hike of a total of 9.5 miles going south from Pen Mar Park to Devils Racecourse Shelter trail. Total elevation gain is 1,750’ with the longest climb of 600’ over .8 mile. Trail is very rocky in places. Pace averages 2.5 miles per hour. LEAVE: 8:45 A.M. from Howard County Fairgrounds, take I-70 Exit 80 south on MD-32, 1/4 mile to west on MD-144, 1/2 mile to fairgrounds. LEADER: Ron Cully (410) 956-2010 or e-mail [email protected]. CARPOOL COST: $3.00.

SATURDAY – JANUARY 11 – PATAPSCO VALLEY STATE PARK – C Hike 5-6 miles, with off trail bushwhacking following stream beds. Sturdy hiking boots are required. LEAVE: By arrangement with the leader. LEADER: Dorothy Guy (410) 580-4184, 7-9 p.m. only. Leave message. Call by Thursday night before hike.

SUNDAY – JANUARY 12 – MASON–DIXON TRAIL – E+ Length: 15 miles. Hike the Mason-Dixon Trail in PA from Lock 15 South to Peach Bottom area. Road walking included. Hike will include a car plant. Breakfast stop. LEAVE: By arrangement with the leader. Leader: Bridget McCusker (410)461-4979. CARPOOL COST: Approximately $4.00.

WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 15 – SUGARLOAF – B+ MW MEET: 10:00 am. at Concession Stand near West Overlook. I-70 West, Exit Rt. 75 South (approx. 8 miles), left at Rt. 355 South, Right at Rt. 109 West, right at Comus Rd. (Comus Inn), right into Park. LEADERS: Jean and Tom Cochran (410) 841-6140.

WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 15 – GUNPOWDER/PANTHER BRANCH – C+ MHA Enjoy a circuit hike of approximately 7.5 miles with some hills and nice views of the Gunpowder River. Eat lunch at the Raven Rock waterfall. MEET: 10:00 A.M. at Bunker Hill parking lot, take I-83 north, Exit 27 east (right) on Mt. Carmel Road to left on York Road for approximately 1 mile, then left on Bunker Hill Road to new parking lot at top of hill on left. LEADERS: John and Sally Heyn (410) 363-2620.

5 THURSDAY–SUNDAY – JANUARY 16–19 – WEEKEND IN VERMONT Weekend in Vermont!! Choose from many trails & activities - downhill skiing & snowboarding at Sugarbush, Mad River or Stowe, Cross Country skiing at the Von Trapp Lodge, snow shoeing on the Long Trail, Moon light snow shoe tour at Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory, snowmobiling...LEAVE: Jan 16th 5pm at the Timonium Park & Ride. LEADER: Cherie Hunter (717) 227-2028 ([email protected]). CO-LEADER: Dane Clark (410) 282-7066. COST: will depend on # of participants (about $75-$100 for 3 day weekend/transportation & lodging).

SATURDAY – JANUARY 18 – GUNPOWDER FALLS – C+ MHA Specific trail to be determined. Hike 7 – 9 miles in a circuit, with several climbs. LEAVE: 8:00 AM, Timonium Park and Ride (north end of parking lot), Exit 16B off Interstate 83. LEADER: Tede Fleming (410)435-8041; CO-LEADER: Mickey Taylor (301) 261-5203.

SUNDAY – JANUARY 19 – GUNPOWDER SWEATHOUSE & SAWMILL TRAILS – B+/C+ Hike 5.1 miles or 9 miles ( your choice )on the Gunpowder. After longer portion we will head over to the Timber Creek Restaurant for Sunday Brunch ($12.00 and well worth it ). LEAVE: 9am at the trailhead on Route 1. LEADER: Ron Eshleman 4102850363 or e-mail [email protected]. MW WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 22 – SENECA CREEK GREENWAY – B MEET: 10:00 am at Trailhead on Route 28, Northeast of Poolesville, Montgomery County, MD. Driving directions: I-70 West to Mt. Airy; South on Rte. 27; South on I-270 to next exit; South on Rte. 118; West on Rte 28. Once past Black Rock Road on Rte. 28, and just before the bridge over Seneca Creek, turn right into the trail parking lot. Enjoy tall pines, visit the site of Black Rock Mill. We will go to Fuddrucker’s for a warm lunch after the hike. HIKE IS CANCELLED IF MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED. LEADER: Margaret Chapman (301) 977-8988 (home) or (301) 869-9291, ext. 3 (work M,T,Th).

WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 22 – CEDARVILLE STATE FOREST – C+ MHA Approximate 9-mile circuit hike on mostly flat terrain. The area may be swampy so be prepared for a wet trail. LEAVE: 8:45 A.M. from the Benfield Park-N-Ride on Veterans Highway in Anne Arundel County, take I-97 south to Benfield Blvd. Exit 10A to traffic light. Turn left on Veterans Highway for a short distance. Turn left into Park-N-Ride behind service station. HIKE FACILITATOR: Stew Weyforth. REGISTRAR: Ron Cully (410) 956-2010 or e-mail ronc@riva .net. CARPOOL COST: $3.00 plus a possible $2.00 parking fee.

SATURDAY – JANUARY 25 – PRETTYBOY NORTH OF BECKLEYSVILLE ROAD – C+ MHA Hike 8 miles along the reservoir with stream crossings and hills. The hike will be led at a moderate pace. LEAVE: 8:00 AM, Timonium Park and Ride - Exit 16B off I-83; use lot immediately north of the Kiss and Ride lot. LEADERS: Ted and Fran Sanderson (410) 335-2146. COST: $2.00.

WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 29 – ROCKBURN BRANCH PARK,ELKRIDGE – A MW An old favorite re-visited. About 5 miles on mostly level terrain. LEAVE: 10:00 am. from Landing Road entrance parking. Directions: from West - Take Rt. 29 to 103 South (Montgomery Road). Turn left on Ilchester, right on Landing Road, right into Park entrance. From North - Take I-195 East, exit at U.S. Rt. 1 (Washington Blvd., right on U.S. Rt. 1, right on Montgomery Rd., go over I-95. Right on Landing Road (no sign but church on corner), left into Park entrance. From 695 Beltway - Take I-95 South to I-195 East, then follow directions “From North” above. LEADER: Anne Reinhart (410) 788-1566.

WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 29 – GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK – C+ MHA Circuit hike of 8 miles in the Hereford area, along the river, up the hills, down the valleys, across the streams, and through the woods. Moderate pace. MEET: 10:00 A.M. at the Hereford Park-N-Ride on Mt. Carmel Road , I-83 north Exit 27. LEADERS: Lee & Ruth Fleishman (410) 329-3208, or e-mail [email protected].

SATURDAY – SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 1–2 – WINTER SOLITUDE BACKPACK – C+ Enjoy the peace and quiet of winter backpacking on the AT in southern Pennsylvania. The tentative plan is to hike in the area south of Caledonia state park with the ultimate location and distance dependent on weather and trail conditions. Cold weather gear a must. ** Register by January 25th ** LEAVE: 7:00 am – Timonium Park & Ride (North Lot) LEADER: Larry Kelly (410) 893-3578. CARPOOL COST: $ 10.00

SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 1 – PATAPSCO VALLEY STATE PARK – C Hike 5-6 miles, with off trail bushwhacking following stream beds. Sturdy hiking boots are required. LEAVE: By arrangement with the leader. LEADER: Dorothy Guy (410) 580-4184, 7-9 p.m. only. Leave message. Call by Thursday night before hike.

6 WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 5 – WOODSTOCK – B MW MEET: 10:00 am. parking lot at St. Alphonsus Church, 10800 Old Court Road. From 695, take Liberty Road West toward Randallstown, left on Old Court Road, Church is on right. From end of Rt. 29 in Ellicott City, take left on Rt. 99, drive to Woodstock Road, right onto Woodstock (changes to Old Court Road), cross Patapsco River, Church is on left. LEADER: Robert Prince (410) 788-6626.

WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 5 – APPALACHIAN TRAIL ACROSS MD SERIES – C+ MHA Second in a series of 9 hikes on the Appalachian Trail across Maryland. An out and back hike of a total of 9 miles going north from Wolfsville Road (MD-17) to Devils Racecourse Shelter trail. Total elevation gain is 2,250’ with the longest climb of 500’ over 1 mile. Pace averages 2.5 miles per hour. LEAVE: 8:45 A.M. from Howard County Fairgrounds, take I-70 Exit 80 south on MD-32, 1/4 mile to west on MD-144, 1/2 mile to fairgrounds. LEADER: Jack Bateman (410) 796-2722. CARPOOL COST: $3.00.

SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 8 – POND RUN–HALF MOON LOOKOUT,GREAT NORTH MOUNTAIN, VA–W.VA. – E+ Length: 12 miles; Elevation gain: 1600 ft. Hike on Pond Run trail crossing stream a total of 9 times to overlook at Half Moon Lookout. Specatular views of Trout Run Valley between Mill Mountain and Long Mountain. LEAVE: 7:00 AM, Park & Ride, Exit 80, I-70 W and Rt. 32 N. Breakfast stop. LEADER: Karen Klinedinst, 410-889-8225. CO-LEADER: Cindy Jones, 410-833-2569. CARPOOL FEE: $7.00

SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 2 – SIGNAL KNOB – E+ We will take a somewhat longer route than normal on this wonderful circuit hike in the Massanuttens, resulting in a 14-15 mile hike. LEAVE: 7:00 AM, Rt. 32 park and ride north of exit 80 on I-70. LEADERS: Patty and Steve Williams (410) 751-2947, no calls after 9:30 please. CARPOOL COST: $8.00.

WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 12 – GWYNNS FALLS/LEAKIN PARK – B MW A mix of trails, maybe a view of falls from new section. LEAVE: 10:00 am. tennis courts parking lot, Windsor Mill Rd. near Forest Park Ave. LEADER: Shirley Heintz (410) 867-1229.

WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 12 – BIG GUNPOWDER PARK – C MHA Hike 9+ miles (out and back) between Belair Road and Harford Road. Terrain is flat and trail could be muddy or icy in spots. MEET: 10:00 A.M. at the Gunpowder Falls State Park parking lot located just north of the Big Gunpowder Falls bridge on Belair Road (Baltimore Beltway Exit 32 north). LEADERS: Carolyn and Bill Bauer (410) 661-3182 or e-mail [email protected]. No calls after 9:00 P.M.

SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 16 – PEN MAR NORTH – E+ Length: 19.6 miles with several significant climbs. Hike the AT North from Pen Mar Park to Chimney Rocks. This is an out and back hike. Breakfast stop. LEAVE: By arrangement with the leader. LEADER: Bridget McCusker (410) 461-4979. CARPOOL COST: approximately $5.00.

WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 19 – SEVERN RIVER & SHERWOOD FOREST – B+ MW Circuit hike of 5-6 miles. Stroll along Severn River, then move off into Sherwood Forest and return along river. Some bushwhacking plus a few short steep hills to climb. MEET: 10:00 am. at parking area. Directions: Take I-97 South to Exit 5 South on MD-178. Go 2.8 miles to left at traffic light on Old Generals Highway. Go .3 miles to left on Sherwood Forest Road. Go 2.3 miles to split into 3 forks. Take middle fork to river. Turn right .2 miles to parking lot on left. LEADERS: Dick and Susan Whiteford (410) 841-6319.

WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 19 – CATOCTIN TRAIL AND MOUNTAIN PARK – D+ MHA Hike approximately 10.5 miles mostly on the Catoctin Trail climbing four hills with moderate slopes totaling 1,790 vertical feet at a 2 to 2 1/2 mph pace. LEAVE: 8:45 A.M. from Howard County Fairgrounds, take I-70 Exit 80 south on MD-32, 1/4 mile to west on MD-144, 1/2 mile to fairgrounds. LEADER: Dan McQueen (410) 730-5957 or e-mail [email protected]. CARPOOL COST: $3.00.

SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 22 – HARPERS FERRY A/T SOUTH – E+ Hike 22 miles on this Marathon Training hike. We will start at Harpers Ferry and go South on the A/T ( out & back ). Breakfast stop at Cindy Dees and dinner stop. LEAVE:7am I70 & Rt 32 Park and Ride. LEADER: Ron Eshleman (410) 285-0363 or e-mail [email protected]. CARPOOL COST: $6.00.

7 SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 23 – MASON DIXON TRAIL,PEACH BOTTON TO MUDDY CREEK,C+ Hike 9.3 miles of rolling countryside with views of the Susquehanna River. The trail can be slippery underfoot. The hike will be led at a moderate pace. LEAVE: 8:30 AM form the park and ride at Rt. 152 and I-95 in Harford County. Meet at the north end of the north lot. LEADERS: Ted and Fran Sanderson (410) 335-2146. CARPOOL COST: $3.00

WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 26 – MIDDLE PATUXENT ENVIR. AREA (HOWARD CO.) – B MW Hike of about 5 miles - hills and stream crossings. Driving directions: From intersection of US 29 and MD 108, take MD 108 West about 2.7 miles, turn left on Cedar Lane about 0.2 miles to Cedar Lane Park on left. LEAVE: 10:00 am. Short carpool from Cedar Lane Park to trailhead. HIKE IS CANCELLED IF HOWARD COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED FOR WEATHER! LEADER: Art Cohen (410) 730-9031.

WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 26 – PATAPSCO AREA – C+ MHA Hike about 9.5 miles near the Patapsco River with some hills. Hike out, around a circuit and back at a moderate pace. LEAVE: 9:30 A.M., Normandy Shopping Center. DIRECTIONS: Take US-29 north to east (right) US-40 about ? mile to shopping center on left. Park in the area near the Safeway. LEADERS: Larry and Lois Burns (410) 266-8845. CARPOOL COST: $1.00.

SATURDAY – MARCH 1 – CALEDONIA TO CHIMNEY ROCKS – E+ Elevation Gain : 1400 feet. Distance: 16 miles We could consider this a training hike for the hike across Maryland marathon, or just an all day out and back hike on a late winter day. LEAVE: By arrangement with the leader. LEADER: Jesse Dobbs (410) 294-9296. CO-LEADER: volunteer needed. CARPOOL COST: $8.00.

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