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Trip Schedule JULY – OCTOBER 2018 the Club Is Dependent Upon the Voluntary Trail Policies and Etiquette Cooperation of Those Participating in Its Activities Mountain Club of Maryland Trip Schedule JULY – OCTOBER 2018 The Club is dependent upon the voluntary Trail Policies and Etiquette cooperation of those participating in its activities. Observance of the following guidelines will enhance the enjoyment of everyone: The Mountain Club of Maryland (MCM) is a non-profit organization, • Register before the deadline. Early registration for overnight or com- founded in 1934, whose primary concern is to provide its members and plicated trips is especially helpful. Leaders may close registration early guests the opportunity to enjoy nature through hiking and other activi- when necessary to limit the size of the trip. The leader may also refuse ties, particularly in the mountainous areas accessible to Baltimore. registration to persons who may not be sufficiently strong to stay with We publish a hike and activities schedule, with varieties in location the group. and difficulty. We welcome guests to participate in most of our activi- • Trips are seldom canceled, even for inclement weather. Check with ties. We include some specialized hikes, such as family or nature hikes. the leader when conditions are questionable. If you must cancel, call We help each other, but ultimately everyone is responsible for their the leader before he or she leaves for the starting point. Members and individual safety and welfare on MCM trips. guests who cancel after trip arrangements have been made are billed Club members, through their dues, pay the expenses associated with for any food or other expenses incurred. publishing this schedule, maintaining our website, maintaining trails, • Arrive early. The time posted on the schedule is for departure, not etc. assembly. • From its beginning, MCM members have recognized that our trails Check with the leader before bringing small children. The consent of would not remain in their natural beauty and available unless interest a parent or guardian is required for unaccompanied guests under 18 years of age. in maintaining these trails is fostered. Therefore, the club has affiliated • Enjoy the natural environment, and allow other to do the same. with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the Keystone Trails Associa- Exercise discretion and courtesy with cell phones and other electronic tion and other advocacy groups. MCM maintains over 40 miles of the devices. Courtesy to the leader, your fellow hikers, and the landowners Appalachian Trail in Maryland and Pennsylvania, as well as other trails is a primary consideration. in the area. MCM also contributes to conservation and natural preserva- • Adjust to the leader’s pace, neither forging ahead nor falling too far tion projects. behind. The leader should be told if you drop out, even temporarily. An updated version of this schedule is always available on our website • Leave all flowers and other plants for others to enjoy. Do not litter; take at www.mcomd.org. There is an abridged public version of the schedule trash with you if proper disposal is not available. Stay on the footpath. available. Members must log in to view the full version of the schedule. MCM supports Leave No Trace principles. “Take nothing but pictures, Suggestions to Hikers leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time.” • Comply with all rules and laws applicable to the hiking venue. • Remember that the leader is a volunteer. The trip description is an overview and a plan, not an exact itinerary. The hike leader may make The Mountain Club of Maryland, Inc. and/or its leaders, officers, changes at his/her discretion. or representatives, shall not be liable for any injury, loss or damage to • It is important to bring an adequate amount of drinking water—espe- persons and/or property, direct or consequential, arising out of any cially on hot, humid days. At least two quarts are recommended, and in trips and/or activities of the Club. The assumption of risk, which is addition, a sports drink to help restore electrolytes. inherent in this type of rugged outdoor activity, is implied on the part • Clothing that will stand rough usage is essential. of each person who attends any club trip; and every person participat- • Wear enough to keep warm while walking and carry a jacket or sweater ing in any of said trips and/or activities assumes all risk and liability in for inactive periods. connection therewith. • Sturdy footwear is a must. Denotes Midweek Leisure Hikes • On long trips, it is advisable to bring a change of shoes and clothing, MW (Prior Registration not required) and carry a flashlight. • Bring your own lunch and other foods as the length of the trip warrants Denotes the only hikes where dogs are to sustain your energy. permitted. • A daypack is recommended for hiker convenience. • Expenses are estimates, and may be adjusted. DOG POLICY • On overnight trips, check with the leader concerning any equipment •The trip leader must be informed when a dog will be needed. attending. • Advise the leader immediately when an issue is identified, such as •Dog owners are not expected to participate in a car pool with forgotten water or food, equipment malfunctions, injuries, etc. non-dog owners (unless two dog owners and dogs agree). •Dogs must be on a leash at all times and under control. •Rules of the venue pertaining to pets must be followed. HIKE GRADING TABLE •Owners must clean up after their dogs. •Owners must keep dogs away from other people during snack The symbol consists of two characters: a number and a letter. or lunch breaks. The number designates the length of the hike to the nearest mile. •Dogs must be friendly to other dogs and people on an outing. The letter designates the difficulty of the hike: E for Easy, •Dogs do better in cooler weather. Be sure that your dog is up M for Moderate, H for Hard, and S for Strenuous to doing the hike as described in the schedule. PLEASE NOTE: Trips that require advance registration are specified in the trip description. Non-members are required to sign the Liability Waiver. E-mail: [email protected] / Internet: www.mcomd.org PLEASE NOTE: Dates and other details of trips on this schedule are subject to change by leaders. Please refer to the schedule on the MCM website (www.mcomd.org) for confirmation. Weather cancellations are sent out through the MCM listserv, often as late as the morning of the hike. See the back page of Hiker High Points for how to join the listserv. Call the leader with any questions about the status of the hike. SATURDAY- SUNDAY – JUNE 30 - JULY 1 – MASSANUTTEN BACKPACK – 12M ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED 11.7 mile circuit with a spring-fed pond and good camping in the middle. Beginners with own gear welcome. Contact LEADER Dorothy Guy, 410-744-6057 or [email protected]. SATURDAY- SUNDAY – JUNE 30 - JULY 1– APPALACHIAN TRAIL ALONG NY/NJ BORDER –26M (BACKPACK) ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Weekend 26 miles stroll along the NY/NJ border from High Point Ranger Station to Wawayanda State Park Office. Day 1 will be 14 downhill miles through farming communities & nature preserves with small 500 ft climbs the first & last mile. Overnight at the Pochuck Shelter. Day 2 will be 12 mostly level miles with areas of puncheon and one 800 ft climb up Wawayanda Mountain. Carpooling TBD. LEADER: Eric Dahl at [email protected] or (443) 536-6813. WEDNESDAY – JULY 4 – IRON BRIDGE WINCOPIN LOOP, HOWARD CO. – 5M MW MEET; 10.00 A.M. This leisure hike has some hills and stream crossings. From I-95, take exit 38, Go W. on MD32 for 1.1m to 1st exit. Take Broken Land Pky S for 0.6m. Turn L on Guilford Rd. for 0.9m to road to Patuxent Branch Trail Parking on the right. GPS N39.166019, W76.841193 LEADER: Gary Reinoehl [email protected] WEDNESDAY – JULY 4 – LITTLE BENNETT REG. PARK SOUTH OF LITTLE BENNETT – 8M A nearly 8 mile hike along the trails south of Little Bennett Creek. A few hills, some minor stream crossings. LEAVE at 8:45 from the Howard County Fairgrounds (From exit 80 on I-70, take MD 32 south for about .25 miles. Then go west (right) on MD- 144 for .5 miles. Turn right at Fairgrounds Rd. Parking on left. LEADER: Debbie Coble 410-489-9849 or hkcharlie2000@msn. com(preferred). Cell 443-415-1056 day of hike only. Carpool cost $3.00. WEDNESDAY – JULY 4 – MASSANUTTEN MOUNTAIN / BUZZARD ROCK, GWNF – 15S ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Hike approximately 15 miles on the Massanutten East, Shawl Gap, Botts and Sherman Gap Trails in the George Washington National Forest. Approximate elevation gain: 2,000’. Pace averages 2.5 miles per hour. LEAVE: 7:00 A.M. from Howard County Fairgrounds, take I-70 Exit 80 south 0.25 mile on MD-32, west on MD-144 0.5 mile to fairgrounds. Possible stop for dinner on the way back. LEADER: Chuck Randall 301-933-8362, [email protected]. CARPOOL COST: $10.00. SATURDAY – JULY 7 – APPALACHIAN TRAIL WORK CREW – 4 TO 6 HR MODERATE WORK ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Treadway improvements near the Ensign Cowell Shelter. 2nd of 2 trips to this location. Activities involve creating crush & fill, bringing in gravel, grip hoist work to drag rock slabs for a walkway, draining wet areas, moving dirt to cover fill, installing water bars and other dirt & rock moving activity. Bring lunch, water, work clothes, gloves and boots. We will supply tools. Meet in trail head parking lot on Wolfsville Rd. near Smithsburg at 9:30AM. Contact Jerry Wright [email protected] or 443-803-5416. SATURDAY – JULY 7 – MASON–DIXON TRAIL LOCK 12 – 10M/H ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED The Lock 12 hike starts along the south side of the Susquehanna River just before Rt.
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