Mountain Club of

Trip Schedule JULY – OCTOBER 2005

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 . 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. 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.org SATURDAY–MONDAY — JULY 2–4 — DOLLY SODS BACKPACK Our current plan is to hike in the less-traveled (hopefully) northern section of Dolly Sods. LEAVE: By arrangement with leaders. LEADERS: Patty and Steve Williams (410) 751-2947, or email [email protected]. No calls after 9:30 PM. CARPOOL COST: $20.00 (estimate only). WEDNESDAY — JULY 6 — — B MW Wooded trails, views of Lake Roland. LEAVE 10:00 AM. From Falls Road just north of Lake Ave, turn right into Robert E.Lee Park (same entrance as light rail stop) and proceed to park near pedestrian bridge and dam. LEADERS: Renate Milewich, 410-764-3234 and Cathy Alden, 410-583-0039. WEDNESDAY — JULY 6 — SEVERN RUN ENVIRONMENTAL AREA — C MHA Approximate 8 mile hike, some park paths, some fisherman's trails, some bushwacking, one short rock scramble and two stream crossings. MEET 10;00 A.M. From Baltimore Beltway take I-97 south to Exit 10A Benfield Blvd., turn right at traffic light onto Veterans Hwy and proceed south for 1.6 miles, turn left onto MD-178 Generals Hwy. and proceed south for 0.9 miles to traffic light where you will turn left onto Indian Landing Road (Note: at this inter- section the left hand road is Indian Landing Road and the right hand road is Millersville Road). Proceed 1 mile on Indian Landing Road and park on shoulder. CO-LEADERS: Dick and Susan Whiteford (410)- 841-6319. MCOM members need not register. SATURDAY — JULY 9 — GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD — C This is a 9-10 mile circuit hike through the historic Gettysburg battlefield. We will hike mostly through fields and on horse trails, portions of which may be muddy. The hike will be led at a moderate pace with stops at various sites along the route. Leave 8:00 AM, Owings Mill Mall parking lot in front of Hechts. LEADER: Mike O'Connor (410) 871-0066. CARPOOL COST: $5.00. SUNDAY — JULY 10 — JERUSALEM MILL — C+ MHA A 9.5 mile hike along the Little Gunpowder using trails on both sides of Jerusalem Road. We will hike on the Sherwood, Jerusalem Mills and Little Gunpowder Trails. Lunch at the Kingsville Athletic Fields. LEAVE: 10:00 from the parking lot on Jerusalem Road near the Blacksmith Shop and across from the Gunpowder State Park Headquarters. LEADER: Bradley Alston (410) 337-6713 before 9 PM or [email protected] WEDNESDAY JULY 13 — MCKELDIN AREA — PATAPSCO STATE PARK — B MW LEAVE: 10:00 AM from Ranger Station. Take Liberty Rd. West, turn left on Marriottsville Rd.; go 4.4 miles to entrance on left; OR take I-70 West, exit on Marriottsville Rd. North for about 4 miles to entrance on right. Park at Ranger Station. LEADER: Emily Durkee, 410-922-6928. WEDNESDAY — JULY 13 — ,HARFORD COUNTY — C MHA Hike about 6 miles through wooded trails. There are several climbs and a spectacular view at the King and Queen's seat. LEAVE: 9:00 A.M. from Carney Park-N-Ride, 0.5 mile north of I-695 Exit 31. LEADERS: Bill and Carolyn Bauer (410) 661-3182 or e-mail [email protected]. No calls after 9:00 P.M.CARPOOL COST: $2.00. SATURDAY — JULY 16 — APPALACHIAN TRAIL SERVICE TRIP Trail reconstruction at Hunter's Run Road in Pennsylvania. Work clothes and gloves recommended. LEAVE: 7:00am, Timonium MHA Park and Ride, Exit 16B off I-83. Use lot immediately North of the Light Rail Stop. LEADERS: Paul Ives (410-377-5625) or Ted Sanderson (410-335-2146) SUNDAY — JULY 17 — JEREMY’S RUN/KNOB MOUNTAIN — E+ Approximately 13 miles on woodland trails. Moderate pace (2-2 Ω mph) 1400 foot significant climb. Total elevation gain approxi- mately 2100 feet. Hiking boots required. Approximately 18 easy stream crossings. Bring lunch, plenty of drinking water and your swim suit! Brief breakfast stop and optional dinner stop. LEAVE: 8:00 AM from the Rt. 32 & I-70 park and ride. LEADERS: Art & Rain Hall 301-946-2792. COST: $2.00 MCM visitor’s fee, $5.00 park fee and est. $9.00 to reimburse drivers. WEDNESDAY — JULY 20 — & WATER FRONT COMMUNITIES IN PASADENA — B MW LEAVE: 10:00 AM, church parking lot. Walk through some neighborhoods to Downs Park. Route follows road shoulders on Mountain Rd., neighborhoods to & from Downs Park; paved & natural paths in park. Lunch: BROWN BAG in park facing Chesapeake Bay. Take I-695/Bltwy. East to Exit #2 Route 10 South to MD-100 East towards Gibson Island. Continue straight on MD-100 through 2 traffic lights to end (Second light will be Magothy Beach Rd. To left is McDonalds for bathrooms stop. Also on Mountain Rd. are some convenience stores for B.R. stop; church may not be open when we arrive.) Merge onto MD-177 East (Mountain Rd.) Continue about 3.4 miles to Ventnor Rd. (Sign for Our Lady of Chesapeake RC Church on left) Turn left on Ventnor, church is on right. Park in rear lot. LEADER: June Peterson, 410-242-3982, ([email protected]) WEDNESDAY — JULY 20 — FREDERICK MUNICIPAL FOREST / BAUGHER RD — D+ MHA Hike up to 10 miles in a circuit including several miles on the Catoctin Trail. Four significant climbs and a stream crossing. Bushwack up to 2 miles. LEAVE: 8:30 A.M. from Howard County Fairgrounds, take I-70 Exit 80 south on MD-32, 0.25 mile to west on MD-144, 0.5 mile to fairgrounds. LEADER: Dan McQueen (410) 730-5957 or e-mail [email protected]. CARPOOL COST: $4.00.

2 SATURDAY — JULY 23 — BLUFF TRAIL/MOUNT MARSHALL SNP — E+ Hike 14.4 miles in this scenic section of northern SNP.Elevation change 2000’ and includes a nice lunch spot off Big Devil’s Staircase. Breakfast stop at Cindy Dee’s and Ice cream stop on the way home. LEAVE: 7am at I-70 & Rt 32 Park & Ride. LEADER: Ron Eshleman 410-926-9298. CARPOOL COST: $10.00. WEDNESDAY — JULY 27 — SMITHSONIAN CENTER, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY — A MW Hike trails of Environmental Research Ctr., then picnic & swim at leader’s pool. LEAVE: 10:00 AM, Giant on Rt. 2 in Edgewater. Take I-97 south to Exit 22. Immed. right on Rt. 665. Right on Rt. 2 south. Cross bridge. Count 4 traffic lights and turn right to Giant. LEADER: Shirley Heintz, 410-867-1229; [email protected]. WEDNESDAY — JULY 27 — GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK / SWEET AIR AREA — C MHA Moderate hike of about 8 miles. We will cross the river so be prepared to get wet (bring Tevas). MEET: 10:00 A.M. at parking area. From I-695 take Exit 27, Dulaney Valley Road north. After crossing bear left on Jarrettsville Pike. 11.7 miles north of the beltway turn right onto Hess Road. Go 1.1 miles on Hess Road then turn right onto Park Road. Go 0.3 miles and turn left on Moores Road. Go 0.9 miles and turn right onto Dalton-Bevard Road which ends at the parking area. LEADER: Liz Kristoffersen (410) 663-9797 or e-mail [email protected]. THURSDAY — JULY 28 — MONITORING TRIP TO PENNSYLVANIA Continue working north monitoring the external corridor boundary survey of federal lands on the Appalachian Trail in five segments in Pennsylvania. Locate, record, clear, uncover and flag survey monuments reporting their condition to the ATC. Also record, repaint as needed, flag and clear all witness trees and boundary marks. Place and replace US boundary signs as needed. Report and take corrective action on all incursions. Three volunteers needed. Contact Dan McQueen at [email protected] or call (410) 730-5957. SATURDAY — JULY 30 — BIG GUNPOWDER FALLS — C MHA About 9 miles out and back beside the river, on a flat, mostly shaded trail. LEAVE: 9.00 am Parking area on Belair Road 5.4 miles north of I-695 LEADER: Liz Kristoffersen 410-663-979 or e-mail [email protected] SUNDAY — JULY 31 — CANOE TRIP — UPPER GUNPOWDER We will canoe/kayak the Gunpowder River in northern Baltimore County. Length of trip will be approximately 13 miles. Please register with leader by Friday, July 29. LEADER: Mike O'Connor (410) 871-0066. WEDNESDAY — AUGUST 3 — ANNUAL LEISURE GROUP ANNIVERSARY HIKE & LUNCHEON MW (ALL WED. HIKERS WELCOME) HIKE: LEAVE: 10:00AM, Catoctin Visitor Ctr.Rt. 77 west from beyond Thurmont.† LUN- CHEON: 12:15 PM, Cozy Inn (food at 12:30); entertainment follows.† Cost:†$10.00 in advance (Not at door). Send check payable to: Pamela Miller (NOT MCM) 1421 Harmony Lane, Annapolis, MD 21401 by JULY 15. To Cozy Inn: I-70 west to Frederick, north on Rt. 15, exit at big green sign marked THURMONT onto Rt. 806.† Right at stop sign, left at traffic light.† Go 1/2 block; Cozy Inn is on left.† HIKE LEADER: Tom Cochran, 410-841-6140. LUNCHEON: Pam Miller, 410-757-6780 or Tecla Murphy, 410-849-2297. WEDNESDAY — AUGUST 3 — PATAPSCO STATE PARK / MCKELDIN AREA — C MHA A circuit hike of approximately 6.5 miles past McKeldin Falls. MEET: 10:00 A.M. at park. Take Liberty Road west, turn left on Marriottsville Road, go 4.4 miles to park entrance on your left, or take I-70 west from Baltimore Beltway to Exit 83 north, continue about 4 miles on Marriottsville Road, turn right at park entrance. Proceed to parking area just past entrance booth. LEADERS: John and Sally Heyn (410) 363-2620. SATURDAY — AUGUST 6 — POND RUN / HALF MOON LOOKOUT,GREAT NORTH MOUNTAIN, VA–W.VA. — E+ Length: 14 miles; Elevation gain: 1600 ft. Hike on Pond Run Trail crossing stream a total of 9 times to overlook at Half Moon Lookout. Spectatular 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. Possible dinner stop. LEADER: Karen Klinedinst, 410-889-8225 or [email protected]. CARPOOL COST: $10.00 WEDNESDAY — AUGUST 10 — SAVAGE PARK — B MW Hills, river views, about 6 miles. LEAVE: 10:00 AM. From MD 32, go south on US 1, take first right onto Howard/Baltimore St. Go to the end, then turn.right into park. LEADERS: Dolores Gill, 301-498-3006 and Art Cohen, 410-730-9031. WEDNESDAY — AUGUST 10 — FREDERICK MUNICIPAL FOREST / HAMBURG RD — C+ MHA Hike up to 9 miles in a circuit. Total elevation gain is about 1,360 feet with one climb of 360 feet and a second of 800 feet over 1.2 miles. LEAVE: 8:30 A.M. from Howard County Fairgrounds, take I-70 Exit 80 south on MD-32, 0.25 mile to west on MD-144, 0.5 mile to fairgrounds. LEADERS: Dick Whiteford (410) 841-6319. CARPOOL COST: $4.00. FRIDAY–SUNDAY — AUG. 12–14 — CANOE/KAYAK TRIP,POTOMAC RIVER, PAW PAW,WV AREA Paddle the Potomac River and South Branch of the Potomac River around the Paw Paw, WV area. Arrive Friday night and camp two nights at the C & O Canal campground at Paw Paw, WV, or early Saturday morning and camp one night. Two breakfasts and one dinner may be provided. Check with leader when you register. LEADER: Wayne Lipscomb (410) 298-0885 or [email protected]. CO-LEADER: Amanda Greene. Register with leader only. No calls after 9:30 PM. COST: estimated $15.00 (with food).

3 WEDNESDAY — AUGUST 17 — — B MW Hike about 5 miles in this pretty Baltimore County. park, through woods, along a stream, past a pond & lake; some hills & stream crossings. LEAVE: 10:00 AM from nature center. From I-83, take Exit 20B, Shawan Rd. West. Follow Shawan Rd. to first light, Beaver Dam Rd., left on Beaver Dam, then immed. right at fork in the road & follow driveway to nature center. LEADER: Wendy Matt, 410-542-0533, [email protected]. WEDNESDAY — AUGUST 17 — LAKE WILLIAMS AND REDMAN RESERVOIRS — D+ 10 mile circuit hike with some hills and possible minor stream crossings. Enjoy views of Lake Williams and Lake Redman water reservoirs for the City of York, PA, with a stop for lunch at the Nixon Nature Center. LEAVE: 9:00 A.M. from Mt. Carmel Road Park- N-Ride, I-83 north, Exit 27. LEADER: Ron Cully (410) 956-2010 or e-mail [email protected]. CARPOOL COST: $3.00 THURSDAY — AUGUST 18 — MONITORING TRIP TO PENNSYLVANIA Continue working north monitoring the external corridor boundary survey of federal lands on the Appalachian Trail in five segments in Pennsylvania. Locate, record, clear, uncover and flag survey monuments reporting their condition to the ATC. Also record, repaint as needed, flag and clear all witness trees and boundary marks. Place and replace US boundary signs as needed. Report and take corrective action on all incursions. Three volunteers needed. Contact Dan McQueen at [email protected] or call (410) 730-5957. SATURDAY — AUGUST 20 — APPALACHIAN TRAIL SERVICE TRIP Trail reconstruction at Sheet Iron Roof Road in Pennsylvania. Work clothes and gloves recommended. LEAVE: 7:00am, Timonium Park and Ride, Exit 16B off I-83. Use lot immediately North of the Light Rail Stop. LEADERS: Paul Ives (410-377-5625) or Ted Sanderson (410-335-2146) SATURDAY — AUGUST 20 — LEADER'S CHOICE This will probably be in the Columbia area. Bring lunch and water. LEAVE: SW Park and Ride on S. Rolling Road in Arbutus at 9:30 a.m. LEADER: Susan Middaugh (410) 536-1956. SUNDAY — AUGUST 21 — LOCH RAVEN — D+ MHA A 11 mile hike using water-side and wooded trails. LEAVE 9:00 AM. Park on the shoulders on Seminary Ave immediately west of Dulaney Valley Rd. LEADER: Bradley Alston 410 337 6713 before 9 PM or [email protected] WEDNESDAY — AUGUST 24 — NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILROAD TRAIL — B MW LEAVE: 10:00 AM, Monkton Station. From I-83 North; take Exit 27, Mt. Carmel Rd. East on Mt.Carmel to light, York Rd., & turn right; go to 1st street on left, Monkton Rd.; left on Monkton; go about 3 miles. It's on left. LEADER: Jim Bonnett, 410-823-4992. WEDNESDAY — AUGUST 24 — MASON–DIXON TRAIL / FISHING CREEK TO WILSON RUN — D+ An out and back hike of a total of 10.4 miles, from Fishing Creek south to Wilson Run and back. Trail parallels the Susquehanna River and is rocky at places with numerous elevation changes as it drops into and out of stream ravines carved out over the millennia by erosion. LEAVE: 8:30 A.M. from Carney Park-N-Ride, 0.5 mile north of I-695 Exit 31. LEADER: Ron Cully (410) 956-2010 or e-mail [email protected]. CARPOOL COST: $4.00. SATURDAY — AUGUST 27 — BEGINNER’S BACKPACK WORKSHOP — HASHAWHA ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER / BEAR BRANCH NATURE CENTER — 9:30 - 1:00 Want to learn about backpacking? What to pack? What you don't need to take? Come talk with and learn from experienced back- packers, see their gear, get your questions answered. LIMITED SPACE. Register early with coordinator, Rosie Suit at 410-354-1930 or [email protected]. Trainers: Bo Smolka, Amanda Greene, Wayne Lipscomb, Eva Barnhill, Gabriel Barcelo. (Now, THAT'S EXPERIENCE !!) Workshop will be followed up with two overnight beginner's backpacking trips in September and October. See following schedule.) SATURDAY — AUGUST 27 — PATAPSCO STATE PARK / AVALON AREA — C MHA This is a 6-8 mile hike. Bring lunch and water. LEAVE: SW Park and Ride on S. Rolling Road in Arbutus at 9:30 a.m. LEADER: Susan Middaugh (410) 536-1956. WEDNESDAY — AUGUST 31 — MCKELDIN AREA / PATAPSCO STATE PARK — B MW Hike about 5 miles; lunch at the beautiful falls. LEAVE: 10:00 AM from Ranger Station. Take Liberty Rd.-West, turn left on Marriottsville Rd.; go 4.4 miles to entrance on left; OR take I-70 West, exit on Marriottsville Rd.-North for about 4 miles to entrance on right. LEADER: Ron Steinberg, 410-655-8242. WEDNESDAY — AUGUST 31 — GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK / HEREFORD AREA — C+ MHA Circuit hike of 9.2 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 Rd , I-83 north Exit 27. LEADERS: Bill and Carolyn Bauer (410) 661-3182, or e-mail [email protected]. No calls after 9:00 P.M. SATURDAY — SEPTEMBER 3 — CAMP ROOSEVELT AREA,MASSANUTTEN MOUNTAINS,VA. — E+ Length: 18 miles; Elevation gain: approximately 2500 ft. Hike on the Massanutten East trail to Kennedy's Peak returning to Camp Roosevelt on the Stephens Trail. We'll then hike the Duncan Hollow Trail and rock scramble to the top of Duncan's Knob. 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 or [email protected]. CARPOOL COST: $10.00

4 SATURDAY– MONDAY — SEPTEMBER 3–5 — LABOR DAY BACKPACK — CENTRAL BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS — C+ TO D Moderate backpack (5-9 miles/day) somewhere in the middle of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Inquire after August 15 for details. Breakfast stop, Dinner stop at the legendary Mrs. Rowes. LEAVE: 7:00am, Route 32 Park & Ride, off I-70. LEADER: Jesse Dobbs, Co- Leader needed. 410-294-9296, no calls after 9:30, or email [email protected] by Thursday Sept 1. CARPOOL COST: $18.00 WEDNESDAY — SEPTEMBER 7 — HAVRE DE GRACE WALKING TOUR — A MW Visit historic buildings, lighthouse, restored lock.† Walk the North Park Trail loop which, in addition to itself, serves a portion of the Lower Susquehanna Greenway & segment of the Mason-Dixon Trail Sys.† Lunch: brown bag or buy.† LEAVE: 10:00 A.M. from yacht basin.†Take I-95 North to Exit 89 (Havre de Grace).† Right onto Rt. 155.† Continue downhill; go STRAIGHT when 155 goes to right.† Turn right on Juniata St. at bottom of hill.† Left at light (Otsego). Right on Union Ave. Go to end (Commerce) & turn left.† Right into yacht basin.† LEADER: Anne Reinhart, 410-788-1566. WEDNESDAY — SEPTEMBER 7 — APPALACHIAN TRAIL ACROSS MD SERIES — C+ MHA Seventh in a series of 9 hikes on the Appalachian Trail across Maryland. An out and back hike of a total of 7 miles going north from to White Rock Trail. Total elevation gain is 900’ with the longest climb of 450’ over 1.5 miles. 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, 0.25 mile to west on MD-144, 0.5 mile to fairgrounds. LEADER: Mary Moore (410) 239-2003 / [email protected]. CARPOOL COST: $4.00. SATURDAY — SEPTEMBER 10 — SIGNAL KNOB,THE LONG WAY — E+ Length: 15 miles; Elevation gain: 1,600 ft. Hike from Powells Camp to the Signal Knob overlook in the Elizabeth Furnace area of the Massanutten Mountains, VA. Steep climbs, very rocky trails, spectacular views, and 5 stream crossings. LEAVE: 7:00 AM, Park & Ride, Exit 80, I-70 W and Rt. 32 N. Breakfast stop. LEADER: Karen Klinedinst, 410-889-8225 or [email protected]. CARPOOL COST: $10.00 SATURDAY — SEPTEMBER 10 — GETTYSBURG PA FALL BIKE TRIP 17 miles through the Battlefields and backroads. The back roads are wooded and very nice in contrast to the lovely open, historic fields. Trip will be taken at a moderate pace. Bring lunch and water. Bring an extra bike tube to fit your size tire. Leave: at the Appalachian Brewing Co. Restaurant off of Rt. 30 west at 9:30 AM. LEADERS: Dianne Elsom and Mark Holtry at (717) 267-2740. WEDNESDAY — SEPTEMBER 14 — — B MW Hike approx. 5 miles in beautiful Piney Run Park (west side). Directions from intersection of Rt.26 & Rt.32: Take Rt.26-West for 2 miles to White Rock Rd. Turn left on White Rock & continue for 1.7 miles to Martz Rd. Turn left into Martz Rd. & follow to park entrance to the end ñ6 miles. Park in first parking lot after the entrance near the tennis courts. LEAVE: 10:00 AM. Fees: Cars with drivers 62 or older, free. For Carroll Co. resident driver of car $4.00 per car. For non-Carroll Co. resident drivers, fee is $6.00 per car. LEADERS: Nancy and Jerry Rescigno, 410-795-6005. WEDNESDAY — SEPTEMBER 14 — PATAPSCO STATE PARK / DANIELS AREA — C MHA Nice level out and back hike along the Patapsco River of 6-7 miles. One small hill before lunch. MEET: 10:00 A.M. at the river parking area. Take US-29 north to end then right on MD-99 (Rogers Avenue) half a mile to left on Old Frederick Road for 0.6 mile to left on Daniels Road for one mile to river parking area. LEADER: Dan McQueen [email protected] or phone (410) 730-5957. MCOM members need not register. THURSDAY — SEPTEMBER 15 — MONITORING TRIP TO PENNSYLVANIA Continue working north monitoring the external corridor boundary survey of federal lands on the Appalachian Trail in five segments in Pennsylvania. Locate, record, clear, uncover and flag survey monuments reporting their condition to the ATC. Also record, repaint as needed, flag and clear all witness trees and boundary marks. Place and replace US boundary signs as needed. Report and take corrective action on all incursions. Three volunteers needed. Contact Dan McQueen at [email protected] or call (410) 730-5957. SATURDAY — SEPTEMBER 17 — APPALACHIAN TRAIL SERVICE TRIP Join with the Appalachian Trail Crew to construct a turnpike trail across wetland. Work clothes and gloves recommended. LEAVE: 7:00am, Timonium Park and Ride. Exit 16B off I-83. Use lot immediately North of the Light Rail Stop. LEADERS: Paul Ives (410-377-5625) or Ted Sanderson (410-335-2146) SATURDAY — SEPTEMBER 17 — MASSANUTTEN EAST TRAIL — E+ Hike 14.5 miles on this never-crowded ridge trail in the Massanuttens. We will start at Buzzard Rock and hike on the Mass East trail passing Veach Gap and ending on the Tuscarora Trail. Elevation change 2000’.Breakfast stop at Cindy Dee’s and Ice cream stop on the way home. LEAVE: 7am at I-70 & Rt 32 Park & Ride. LEADER: Ron Eshleman 410-926-9298. CARPOOL COST: $10.00. FRIDAY–SATURDAY— SEPTEMBER 16–17 — BEGINNER'S BACKPACK 1ST OVERNIGHT — A Friday afternoon/evening 3 mile hike-in from VA Rt. #9 to David Lesser Shelter for the night. Return to Rt. 9 on Saturday . Limited to 10. Get details from leader when you register. Leader: Bo Smolka at 410-542-1890 or by e-mail to [email protected] . Co-leader: Gabriel Barcelo. Put what you learned at the workshop to use....and learn lots more. Possible lunch/dinner stop near Harper's Ferry after Saturday return.

5 WEDNESDAY — SEPTEMBER 21 — LOCH RAVEN AREA — B MW Hike about 5 miles along the lovely Loch Raven Reservoir. LEAVE: 10:00 AM. from Church of Latter Day Saints parking lot. From I-695, get off at Exit 27-North, Dulaney Valley Rd. Go .8 mile to first light, left on Seminary Ave. Please park at end of lot away from church entrance. LEADER: Roz Berlin, 410-363-8434. WEDNESDAY — SEPTEMBER 21 — — C+ MHA Approximate 9-mile circuit hike on mostly flat terrain. Please be prepared for mud and bushwacking. 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 north side of service station. LEADER: Bob Ginsburg (410) 992-5707 or e-mail [email protected]. CARPOOL COST: $4.00 plus a possible $2.00 parking fee. SATURDAY — SEPTEMBER 24 — HAWK MOUNTAIN SANCTUARY,PA — B TO C+ It’s time for the fall hawk migration spectacle! If the weather patterns are right, we probably won’t hike more than 3 miles(out and back to North Lookout) If we’re real lucky, we might see a Golden Eagle or two, a Peregrine Falcon, and 1500 hawks on their way to Central/South America; two years ago, we only saw about 100. You’ll need boots, jacket, lunch, water, binoculars (or rent them there), and something to cushion the rocks. If it’s rainy, we might as well postpone. LEAVE: 7:00 am Timonium Park & Ride, Deereco W Rd , north end. LEADER: Jesse Dobbs, 410-294-9296, before 9:30 pm, or [email protected] until noon, Sept 23. CARPOOL COST: $10.00 SATURDAY — SEPTEMBER 24 — ANTIETAM BATTLEFIELD — C MHA This is a circuit hike of 9-10 miles through the historic Antietam Battlefield in Sharpsburg, MD. The hike will be led at a moderate pace with stops at various sites along the route. Leave 8:00 AM, Park and Ride, Rt.32 just north of I-70 (Exit 80). LEADER: Mike O'Connor (410) 871-0066. CAR POOL COST: $7.00. SUNDAY — SEPTEMBER 25 — PATAPSCO ST. PARK / GLEN ARTNEY,ORANGE GROVE AREAS — C+ MHA Approximate 9-mile hike on the Soapstone, Ridge, Cascade and Morning Choice Trails. Lunch at Cascade Falls.LEAVE: 10:00 AM Southwest Park and Ride, I-195 and Rolling Road.LEADER: Bradley Alston 410 337 6713 before 9 PM or [email protected] WEDNESDAY — SEPTEMBER 28 — ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY — B+ MW Hike approx. 6 miles, some on B & A Trail, some in woods. Bring lunch; I will provide dessert. LEAVE: 10:00 AM, Park & Ride, Jones Station Rd. (off Rt. 2 by Rite-Aid) LEADER: Catharina Brauer, 410-647-0734. WEDNESDAY — SEPTEMBER 28 — APPALACHIAN TRAIL ACROSS MD SERIES — D+ MHA Eighth in a series of 9 hikes on the Appalachian Trail across Maryland. An out and back hike of a total of 11.6 miles going south from Gathland State Park to Weverton Cliffs overlook. Total elevation gain is 2,000’ with the longest climb of 450’ over .8 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, 0.25 mile to west on MD-144, 0.5 mile to fairgrounds. LEADER: Bill Spangler (410) 744-8697. CARPOOL COST: $4.00. FRIDAY–SUNDAY — SEPTEMBER 30 — OCTOBER 2 — PINE BARRENS CANOE TRIP Join us for another fun time as we canoe in the wilds of New Jersey. We will once again canoe two of the four rivers in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Leave Fri night. Breakfast and dinner will be provided, but you must provide your own lunch. The trip is limited to 24 people. No calls before Sept 12th. LEAVE: By arrangement with leaders. LEADERS: Mike & Bonnie Jenkins, call for information and to register 304-725-4232. SATURDAY — OCTOBER 1 — ASSATEAGUE ISLAND — D MHA This is a beach hike. Hike to the north end of the island (out and back) to view Ocean City. Total distance is 12 miles. There will be breakfast and dinner stops. LEAVE: 7:00 AM, Southwest Park & Ride, Rolling Rd (Md. 166), exit 47B off of I-95. LEADER: John Murrman (410) 477-2465. COST: $10.00. MHA. WEDNESDAY — OCTOBER 5 — GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK — B MW Hike is 6-7 miles. Continental breakfast will be served at 9:45 AM. LEAVE:10:00 AM from Park Picnic Area. I-695 Beltway, turn onto 795 to Exit 9B, Rt.140 West. Proceed 30 miles to Rt. 15 North (to Gettysburg). Go 3 miles on Rt. 15N to Rt 15N-Business. Proceed 3-4 miles; take right onto South Confederate (just after stone bldg.). Park in Picnic Area on right. LEADERS: Pam Miller, 410-757-6780 & Tecla Murphy, 410-849-3000. WEDNESDAY — OCTOBER 5 — RACCOON RUN, MICHAUX STATE FOREST PA — D Length: 10.5 miles; accumulated elevation gain: approximately 900’.Hike from Caledonia State Park on Raccoon Run Trail (an old Appalachian Trail route) to its intersection with the current Appalachian Trail; return on the AT. Trail is very rocky in places. LEAVE: 8:30 A.M. from Howard County Fairgrounds, take I-70 Exit 80 south on MD-32, 0.25 mile to west on MD-144, 0.5 mile to fairgrounds. LEADERS: Fred and Joanne Firman (410) 997-7125 or e-mail [email protected]. Please, no calls after 9:00 P.M. CARPOOL COST: $6.00. SATURDAY–MONDAY — OCTOBER 8–10 — MYSTERY BACKPACK — D+ Exact location not yet determined—considering Laurel Highlands trail. More details will be available when you register. Mileage estimate 5-10-6 per day. Register after September 9. Limit 10. LEADER: Wayne Lipscomb (410) 298-0885 or [email protected]. CO-LEADER: Amanda Greene. Register with leader only. No calls after 9:30 PM. CARPOOL COST: estimate $20.00.

6 SATURDAY–SUNDAY — OCTOBER 8–9 — BEGINNER'S BACKPACK 2ND OVERNIGHT — B Saturday 4 mile hike-in to Pogo Campground with some elevation gain. Stops at Annapolis Rocks and Black Rock Cliffs. Return Sunday. Limited to 10. Register with Rosie Suit, 410-354-1930 or e-mail [email protected] for details. Co-leaders: Eva Barnhill and Bob Hale. SUNDAY — OCTOBER 9 — CANOE TRIP — ANTIETAM CREEK From the bridge at MD 34 to the Potomac; details depend on gage levels that day. This is a classic riffle and pool creek for most of the run. About 100 yards of rapids at the end just before takeout. In the event of low water, the Potomac river from Brunswick to Point of Rocks is the alternate. LEAVE: 8:00 AM, Park and Ride, Rt. 32 just north of I-70. LEADER: Jerry Wright (410) 737-9084: Register with the leader before October 6; no calls after 9PM. WEDNESDAY — OCTOBER 12 — BALTIMORE CITY — B MW , Canton, Fells Point, the water front. LEAVE: 10.00 AM, Korean War Memorial Parking, 3200 Boston St. at South East St.. LEADERS: Liz Kristoffersen, 410-663-9797 & Dick Behrens, 410-583-7402. WEDNESDAY — OCTOBER 12 — CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK — C+ MHA Approximate 9 mile circuit hike at a moderate pace from the Visitors Center to Wolf Rock and Thurmont Vista. LEAVE: 8:45 A.M. from Howard County Fairgrounds, take I-70 Exit 80 south on MD-32, 0.25 mile to west on MD-144, 0.5 mile to fairgrounds. LEADERS: John and Sally Heyn (410) 363-2620. CARPOOL COST: $4.00. THURSDAY — OCTOBER 13 — MONITORING TRIP TO PENNSYLVANIA Continue working north monitoring the external corridor boundary survey of federal lands on the Appalachian Trail in five s egments in Pennsylvania. Locate, record, clear, uncover and flag survey monuments reporting their condition to the ATC. Also record, repaint as needed, flag and clear all witness trees and boundary marks. Place and replace US boundary signs as needed. Report and take corrective action on all incursions. Three volunteers needed. Contact Dan McQueen at [email protected] or call (410) 730-5957. SATURDAY — OCTOBER 15 — APPALACHIAN TRAIL SERVICE TRIP Trail service trip in Pennsylvania. Completion of shelters, privies, and trail repairs for the year. Work clothes and gloves recommended. LEAVE: 7:00am, Timonium Park and Ride, Exit 16B off I-83. Use lot immediately North of the Light Rail Stop. LEADERS: Paul Ives (410-377-5625) or Ted Sanderson (410-335-2146) SUNDAY — OCTOBER 16 — MCM ANNIVERSARY HIKE & PICNIC MHA We will celebrate MCM's 71st anniversary at Gathland State Park with a hike along the Appalachian Trail followed by a picnic. See Hiker High Points for details. WEDNESDAY — OCTOBER 19 — AVALON AREA / PATAPSCO STATE PARK — B+ MW Hike 5 moderately hilly miles in Avalon area; lunch at beautiful Cascade Falls. Return via Grist Mill Trail (flat!). LEAVE: 10:00 AM, Avalon Picnic area. From north, take I-695 South to Exit 12,Wilkins Ave. Go left (or west) on Wilkins to dead end at Rolling Rd. Turn left on Rolling, pass SW P & R on left Road turns into Selford; stay on Selford for approx. 1-1/2 miles to Francis Ave. Turn right on Francis, left on Rolling (again) & follow brown signs for Patapsco Valley St. Pk. Use Golden Age pass at entrance, or tell gate person if you're a senior, and you should be exempt from $2.00 entrance fee. LEADER: Joan Valentine, 410 737-2050. WEDNESDAY — OCTOBER 19 — OLD RAG MOUNTAIN — C+ 8 mile circuit hike in Shenandoah National Park, VA. Spectacular view from big boulders on top of Old Rag. Trail is rocky at places. Sturdy hiking boots required. Elevation change: 3,000 feet. LEAVE: 7:00 A.M. from Howard County Fairgrounds, take I-70 Exit 80 south on MD-32, 0.25 mile to west on MD-144, 0.5 mile to Howard County Fairgrounds. LEADER: Jack Bateman (410) 796-2722. CARPOOL COST: $10.00. WEDNESDAY — OCTOBER 19 — PATAPSCO RIVER / HENRYTON TO LIBERTY DAM — C+ MHA Approximately 9.5-mile out and back hike. Lunch at base of Liberty Dam. LEAVE: 9:15 A.M. from Howard County Fairgrounds, take I-70 Exit 80 south on MD-32, 0.25 mile to west on MD-144, 0.5 mile to fairgrounds. LEADER: Reuben Dagold (410) 486-8737 or e-mail [email protected] CARPOOL COST: $1.00. SATURDAY – SUNDAY — OCTOBER 22–23 — ANNUAL WOMEN'S BACKPACK Several mountain locations are being considered. We will hike 8 to 9 miles each day. More details will be available when you register. Register after September 9. Limit 10. LEAVE: By arrangement with leader. LEADER: Amanda Greene - [email protected] or (410)†2997084. No calls after 9:30 PM. CARPOOL COST: estimated less than $20.00. SUNDAY — OCTOBER 23 — GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK — D+ MHA Approximate 10-mile figure 8 hike from Masemore Rd. using the Gunpowder North, Gunpowder South and Panther Branch trails. Lunch at Raven Rock Falls. LEAVE: 10:00 am., Mount Carmel Road Park and Ride, off I-83 at Exit 27 LEADER: Bradley Alston 410 337 6713 before 9 PM or [email protected] WEDNESDAY — OCTOBER 26 — HEREFORD AREA / GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK — B MW Hike along the beautiful Gunpowder River. LEAVE: 10:00 AM, Park & Ride, Exit #27 off I-83. LEADER: Vance Kopp, 410-252-3789.

7 WEDNESDAY — OCTOBER 26 — FAIR HILL NATURAL RESOURCE MGMT. AREA — C+ MHA Eight mile circuit hike along Big Elk Creek in Cecil County. Moderate rolling hills with two minor elevations and minor stream crossings. Hike through the property of DuPont's hunting lodge and cross one of two covered bridges in Cecil County. LEAVE: 9:00 A.M. from Park-N-Ride off I-95 north Exit 89. LEADER: Meg Muth (410) 879-7443 or e-mail [email protected]. No calls after 8:00 P.M.CARPOOL COST: $2.00. SATURDAY — OCTOBER 29 — (OWENS CREEK AREA) — C+ MHA We will hike 9-10 miles in the less-traveled western section of Catoctin Mountain Park. The hike will be led at a moderate pace. Approximate elevation gain-1000 ft. Leave 8:00a.m., Route 32 Park and Ride just north of I-70 (Exit 80). LEADER:Mike O'Connor (410)-871-0066. CARPOOL COST: Approximately $6.00. FRIDAY–SUNDAY — OCTOBER 28–30 — SNOW HILL CANOE TRIP Leave Friday night. This trip is limited to 24 people. Breakfast and dinner will be provided. You will need to provide lunch for two days. LEAVE: Friday night, by arrangement with leaders. LEADERS: Bob Carson 410-828-8604 ([email protected]) and Adrienne Shriner 410-922-0382.

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