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WEDNESDAY- NOVEMBER 1 - DRUID PARK - 5E Mainly flat, mainly sidewalk, explore this historically interesting park. MEET: 10.00 A.M. at Zoo. Entrance. From I-83 exit 7 west to Druid Lake Drive and follow signs to Zoo. LEADER: Marta Harrison 410-241-4918 [email protected] MW WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 1 - RIVER VALLEY RANCH/HEMLOCK GORGE -6.5M An interesting hike in the Prettyboy Reservoir watershed in Baltimore County. There are several HILLS but this route avoids the challenging rock scramble without sacrificing a nice view of the gorge. MEET: Middletown Road P&R, Exit 31 off I-83for a prompt 9.30 AM departure. LEADERS: Carolyn & Bill Bauer 410-661-3182 /[email protected]. No calls after 8.00 PM. Carpool cost $1.00. WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 1 – BILLY GOAT TRAIL – 12H ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED We will be hiking along the Potomac River up to Great Falls and looping back by other trails. This hike includes a difficult rock scramble, creek crossings, and spectacular overlooks of the river. Pace will be 2.5 - 3 mph. LEAVE 7:15 AM from two different locations. LOCATION 1: Presbyterian Circle Park and Ride at intersection of US-29 and MD 108. From I-70 take exit 87 (left lane if you are I-70 westbound) onto US 29 South about 4.5 miles to MD 108 East exit 21A. Turn right at the first street, Presbyterian Circle. P&R is on the right. LOCATION 2: Crofton Country Club. From Baltimore: I:97 South exit 7, Rt 3 South (Crofton/Bowie exit, not Business 3.) About 5.5 miles, take left at light at Crawford Blvd (second light after McDonald's in the median strip.) Bear right and take the first left into the country club. Take immediate left and park on the left side of the parking lot. LEADER: Marge Guinard, [email protected] or 410-721-1106 , no calls after 8:00 PM. CARPOOL COST: $5.00. SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 4 – YORK, PA: LAKE WILLIAMS CIRCUIT #1– 9 M ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED This pleasant hike around Lake Williams in the York, PA watershed includes rolling hills, pleasant views of the lake, and a brief visit to the nature center in Nixon Park. We will hike at a pace of about 2.5mph and will eat lunch near the lake shore. LEAVE: 8:45 a.m. from the Timonium Park & Ride, north lot. From I-83 exit 16B, turn left onto Greenspring, continue on Deereco; go past the Kiss and Ride entrance, then turn right at the Park and Ride sign. LEADER: Bill Saunders, [email protected] (preferred) or 443- 805-5408 . CARPOOL COST: $3.00. SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 4—BUZZARD ROCKS, MASSANUTTEN MOUNTAINS, VA.—16S ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Length: 16 miles; Elevation gain: 3600 ft. Hike on the Buzzard Rock trail to Elizabeth Furnace in the Northern Massanutten Mountains. Return from Elizabeth Furnace on the Sherman Gap Trail and the Massanutten East Trail. Nice views from Buzzard Rocks and the Massanutten East Trail. Sections of the trail are very rocky. Leave: 7:00 AM, Park & Ride, Exit 80, I-70 W and Rt. 32 N. Quick breakfast stop. Possible dinner stop. Carpool fee: $15.00 Leader: Karen Klinedinst, 443-676-1596 or [email protected] SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 5 - GWYNNS FALLS TRAIL -10M Out-and-back on this hiker/biker trail (with a slight diversion on a wooded trail) from Leakin Park to Frederick Ave. LEAVE: 9:30 from Leakin Park entrance parking lot (1920 Eagle Dr. Baltimore 21207). Take I-695 (Balto. Beltway) Exit 16 onto I-70 east and follow to end of expressway. Follow exit ramp to merge with northbound lanes of Security Blvd. (MD-122). At 1st traffic light turn right onto Forest Park Ave. After 8 short blocks turn right onto Windsor Mill Rd. Pass large meadow on right and turn right onto Eagle Dr. to lot before tennis courts. LEADER: Reuben Dagold 410-486-8737 (cell morning of hike 443- 996-4772 ) [email protected] WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 8 – ELLICOTT CITY, MD – 5M ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED This 10 AM history hike has hills. Directions: From I 695, Exit 13 go west for 4.5m, turn R at Ellicott Mills Dr, turn at 1st R onto Fels Ln & R again, park in Parking Lot F. This hike is limited to 25 participants. You must register with Gary Reinoehl at [email protected] MW WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 8 - RED RUN STREAM VALLEY - 8.5M Hike Red Run, Stream Valley, Trout Transit and Soldiers Delight Trails. Some out and back, some through. A few rolling hills and several stream crossings. MEET:10.00 AM Soldiers Delight Visitors Center. Directions from Balto. Beltway I-695, take exit 18 Liberty Rd. West (SR 26) 4 3/4 mi. Turn right on Deer Park Rd. Travel 1 mi. and turn left into Soldiers Delight. LEADER: Les Ansel (410) 356-3833. No calls after 9.00 PM. Members not required to register. WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 8 – RACCOON RUN – 15H ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED A circuit Hike stretching a total of 15 miles. Start at Caledonia State Park and hike south on the Raccoon Run Trail (the old Appalachian Trail route) until it intersects with the current Appalachian Trail, return on the Appalachian Trail to Caledonia State Park. There are no significant stream crossings, a few short rock scrambles, some very rocky sections and an accumulated elevation gain 900 feet. LEAVE: 7:00 A.M. from Howard County Fairgrounds, (take I-70 Exit 80 south on MD-32, 0.25 mile to MD-144, west 0.5 mile to fairgrounds. Also, an optional dinner stop may be included. LEADER: John Breivogel, emails only at [email protected] . CARPOOL COST: $6.00 SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 11 - PRETTYBOY TRAIL – GEORGE’S CREEK TO TRACEY’S STORE ROAD & CCC LOOP - 11M ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Join us on this hike that will begin on the west side of Georges Creek at the Prettyboy Watershed. We will follow the Prettyboy Trail & hike up to Shamberger’s Peninsula. The Shamberger Trail is an old “horse & buggy” road. Two side trails halfway down to different water views. Lunch at the end of the peninsula with 3 different water views of the 2 largest islands in the watershed. An out & back hike that follows a different route when we come back to Georges Creek. A couple of stream crossings. Pace will be 2.5 mph. LEAVE: 9:00 a.m. from the Mt. Carmel Road Park & Ride. I-83 north, Exit 27. LEADER: Caryn Joachim 410-374-4879 . [email protected] . Guests please call by 8 p.m. Thursday. CARPOOL COST: $2.00 SAVE THE DATE OF SUNDAY DECEMBER 3 FOR THE MCM HOLIDAY PARTY/AWARDS AND A SPECIAL PRESENTATION See details in the Trip Schedule entry for December 3rd . SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 11 - LOCH RAVEN RESERVOIR - 8-9 H ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED This is a perfect hike for experienced hikers who like a continuous fast pace for the duration of the hike. We walk the whole time as if we are in a hurry to get somewhere. Enjoy the beautiful reservoir scenery while getting in a good hiking workout . We will stop for a 10 minute snack. The hike should take about 2.5 hours. Trailhead is across the street from 10514 Pot Spring Rd. 21030. Park on the street. We start hiking at 9:00 am. LEADERS: Mary Thayer and Ann Roberts [email protected] , 410-593- 7123 . SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 11 - GREENBRIER STATE PARK TO WASHINGTON MONUMENT - 12H ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED This out-and-back 12 mile hike in Washington County begins in a far corner of the Greenbrier State Park, proceeds past Greenbrier Lake, ascends the Bartman Hill Trail to the Appalachian Trail, and then heads south for lunch at the Washington Monument. There are many rocky sections of trail, no stream crossings to speak of, and about 2,000 feet of total ascent . Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 - 3 mph. LEAVE: 8:15 AM from the Rte 32 Park and Ride just north of I-70 (exit 80). LEADER: Jim Koury, at [email protected] (preferred) or 410 747-2868 . CARPOOL COST: $6.00. SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 12 - PATAPSCO VALLEY STATE PARK: GLEN ARTNEY AREA (ONE) - 6M ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Join us on this 6 mile circuit hike in Baltimore County. The hike has about a dozen minor stream crossings and a total ascent of 600+ feet. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 - 3 mph. There will be a short snack break but no lunch. LEAVE: 9:00 AM from the tennis courts at the Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville campus (800 S. Rolling Road, Catonsville, 21228). LEADER: Jim Koury, at [email protected] (preferred) or 410 747-2868 . SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 12- LOCH RAVEN RESERVOIR - 5-6 M WOOF! ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Both 2 and 4-legged hikers will enjoy this moderate hike on the scenic Loch Raven trails. We will take you with or without a dog, but dogs are encouraged. They have a ball! Please bring snacks and water for you and the dog . Trailhead is across the street from 10514 Pot Spring Rd. 21030. Park on the street. We start hiking at 9:00 am. LEADERS: Mary Thayer and Ann Roberts [email protected] 410-593- 7123 . WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 15 – LIBERTY RESERVOIR, BOLLINGER MILL – 5M Leave 10:00 AM. Out & back hike with hills. I-695, exit 18, to Liberty Rd West. Follow Liberty Rd, Rte 26 for 12 miles. Right on Rte 32 North, Sykesville Rd, for 3.8 miles. Right on Bollinger Mill Rd to end. Parking is limited.