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Mountain Club of Maryland

JULY – Trip Schedule OCTOBER, The Mountain Club of Maryland is a non-profit organiza- Trail Policies and Etiquette2009 tion, founded in 1934, whose primary concern is to provide its The Club is dependent upon the voluntary cooperation of members and friends with the opportunity to enjoy nature those participating in its activities. Observance of the through hiking, particularly in the mountainous areas accessible guidelinesfollowing will enhance the enjoyment of everyone. to Baltimore. 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 2. Trips are seldom cancelled, even for inclement weather. If family groups of all ages. Non-members take responsibility for you must cancel, call the leader before he or she leaves for their individual safety and welfare on MCM excursions. the starting point. Members and guests who cancel after trip A “guest fee” of $2.00 is charged non-members. Club mem- arrangements have been made are billed for any food or other bers, through their dues, underwrite the expense of arranging expenses incurred. this schedule. Guests share these obligations through the medium 3. Arrive early; the time schedule is for departure – NOT of the guest fee. assembly. From its beginning, the MCM has recognized that mountain 4. Check with the leader before bringing small children. Pets are trails would not remain in their natural beauty and availability in not permitted. Radios, alcoholic beverages and drugs are not our expanding population unless interest in maintaining those in harmony with our program. The consent of a parent or trails was fostered. Therefore, the Club has affiliated with the guardian is required for unaccompanied guests under 18 years Appalachian Trail Conference and the Keystone Trails Associa- of age. Smoking is permitted only at break time. tion. The Club maintains over 40 miles of the Appalachian Trail 5. Adjust to the leader’s pace, neither forging ahead nor falling in Pennsylvania and Maryland, as well as trails in the Baltimore too far behind. The leader should be told if you drop out, even area. Also, the MCM joins with others in supporting conserva- temporarily. tion efforts that improve the hiking environments of Maryland 6. Leave all flowers and other plants for others to enjoy. and adjoining areas. 7. Do not litter; “Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but More information and additional copies of the schedule may footprints, kill nothing but time.” be obtained from our web site at http://www.mcomd.org/ or by calling 8. Courtesy to the leader, your fellow hikers, and the landowners 410-377-6266. is a primary consideration. Suggestions to Hikers 9. The Mountain Club of Maryland, Inc. and/or its leaders, Clothing that will stand rough usage is essential. Wear enough officers, or representatives, shall not be liable for any injury, to keep warm while walking and carry a jacket or sweater for loss or damage to persons and/or property, direct or con- inactive periods. Sturdy footwear is a must. On long trips, it is sequential, arising out of any trips and/or activities of the advisable to bring a change of shoes and clothing, and carry a Club. The assumption of risk, which is inherent in this type of flashlight and full canteen. Bring your own lunches on both one- rugged outdoor activity, is implied on the part of each person day and weekend trips. A day pack is recommended for hiker who attends any club trip; and every personparticipatingin any convenience. of said trips participating in any of said trips and/or activities Transportation is on a share-expenses basis. The “cost” listed assumes all risk and liability in connection therewith. for each trip is an estimate. The leader will adjust this figure to All trips, unless otherwise specified, require registration reflect actual costs at the time of the trip. before the trip date to allow the leader to make preparations. On overnight trips bring your own sleeping bag, and check Leaders may close registration early when necessary to limit with the leader concerning other equipment needed. Food for thesize of the hike. The leader may also refuse registration to breakfasts and suppers is purchased by the leader and the cost is personswho may not be sufficiently strong to stay with the group. pro-rated.

Denotes Midweek Leisure Hikes Denotes hikes which qualify for the MW (Prior Registration not required) MHAMaryland Hiker Award

HIKE GRADING TABLE The symbol consists of two characters: a number and a letter. The number designates the length of the hike to the nearest mile. The letter designates the difficulty of the hike: E for Easy, M for Moderate, H for Hard, and S for Strenuous

PLEASE NOTE: all trips require advance registration unless otherwise specified.

Phone: 410-377-6266 / E-mail: [email protected] / Internet: http://www.mcomd.org/

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WEDNESDAY – JULY 1 – PATAPSCO VALLEY STATE PARK – RIDGE TRAIL – 5-E MW Hills in first half. Lunch at Cascade Falls. Flat, easy second half. Leave 10:00 AM. From I-695, take exit 11 onto I-95S toward DC. Take I-195 toward BWI. Take exit 3 onto US 1 south. Turn right immediately onto South St. and immediate left into park. Go to stop sign. Left to Avalon parking. LEADER: Joan Valentine, 410-737-2050 before 8:00 PM. [email protected] MHA WEDNESDAY – JULY 1 – GREENBRIER STATE PARK TO ANNAPOLIS ROCKS – 13H/S This out-and-back hike offers two impressive views of Greenbrier Lake -- one as we’re swooping down on it from within the park, and the second as we’re overlooking it from our lunch spot atop Annapolis Rocks. The hike has about 2,000 feet of ascent (including two 500 foot climbs), contains a number of rocky sections of trail, has no stream crossings to speak of, and has two crossings on the I-70 footbridge. Our pace will be moderate (that is, average speed while moving will be 2.5 - 3 mph). LEAVE: 7:45 AM from Howard County Fairgrounds parking area. (From Exit 80 on I-70, take MD-32 south for .25 mile; then go west on MD-144 for .5 mile and see fairgrounds parking on right.) LEADER: Jim Koury, at [email protected] or 410 747-2868. CARPOOL COST: $6.00. MHA WEDNESDAY – JULY 1 – LITTLE PATUXENT RIVER – 8E Tweener “Sneaker” hike (boots are superfluous) of eight easy, figure-8 miles on the paved trails of Columbia/Ellicott City along the Little Patuxent River and around Centennial Lake. No significant hills or stream crossings. Bring water, lunch and sunscreen. Possible ice cream stop near end. MEET:10 A.M. Parking Lot of Northfield Elementary School. .From US-29 northbound, take Exit 22 to MD-100, then promptly exit from MD-100 to Long Gate Parkway. From Long Gate Parkway, turn left at the traffic light on MD-103 (Montgomery Road) and proceed over US-29 to St. John’s Lane. Turn left on St. John’s lane just past the Mormon Church, then right on Northfield Road. Follow Northfield Road to its end (a half mile or so) at Northfield Elementary School (9125 Northfield Road). From US-29 southbound, exit at MD-103 (Exit 23). Turn right at the stop light at the top of the ramp and proceed a quarter mile or so to St. John’s Lane, then follow the directions as above for northbound travelers LEADER: Keith Kuhlemeier 410-750-8512/[email protected]. No calls after 8PM. NOTE If the Baltimore Sun weather report predicts a daily high of 90 degrees or more, the hike will be cancelled. WEDNESDAY – JULY 8 – BOLLINGER MILL – 5M MW Leave 10:00 AM. West on Liberty Rd, Rte. 26. Turn right at Rte. 32. Continue 3.6 miles to Bollinger Mill Rd. Turn right and continue to end and parking. LEADER: Emily Durkee, 410-922-6928. MHA WEDNESDAY – JULY 8 – PATUXENT RIVER PARK – 9M Circuit hike of approximately 9 miles over rolling wooded terrain in Jug Bay Natural Area of Patuxent River Park in Prince George’s County. Several moderate short climbs on well maintained trails. Pace will be 2.5 to 3.0 miles per hour. LEAVE: 8:30 A.M. from Benfield Blvd../Veteran’s Hwy. Park-N- behindRide Exxon station Exit 10-A from I-97 south. LEADER: John Knepley,[email protected] / (410) 987-8341 CARPOOL COST:$2.00 MHA WEDNESDAY – JULY 8 – BIG GUNPOWDER – 9E Shaded flat tweener hike on the south bank of the Big Gunpowder River with a couple of stream crossings. LEAVE: 10.00A.M. Parking lot on Belair Road I-695 exit 32N drive 5.5 miles to parking lot on right. LEADER: Liz Kristoffersen or [email protected]. MHA SATURDAY – JULY 11 – GREENBRIER STATE PARK TO ANNAPOLIS ROCKS – 13H/S This out-and-back hike offers two impressive views of Greenbrier Lake -- one as we’re swooping down on it from within the park, and the second as we’re overlooking it from our lunch spot atop Annapolis Rocks. The hike has about 2,000 feet of ascent (including two 500 foot climbs), contains a number of rocky sections of trail, has no stream crossings to speak of, and has two crossings on the I-70 footbridge. Our pace will be moderate (that is, average speed while moving will be 2.5 - 3 mph). LEAVE: 7:45 AM from the Rte 32 Park and Ride just north of I-70 (exit 80). LEADER: Jim Koury, at hikerj@verizon. net or 410 747-2868. CARPOOL COST: $6.00. MHA SUNDAY – JULY 12 – ROCKBURN BRANCH PARK/PVSP: AVALON AREA – 6E/M This 6 mile hike through mature forests and open fields has two stream crossings, very little by way of rocky terrain, and a total ascent of only a few hundred feet. Our pace will be moderate (that is, our average speed while moving will be 2.5 - 3 mph). Bring water and a snack. LEAVE: 10:00 AM from Rockburn Branch Park parking lot , located at 5400 Landing Road, Elkridge 21075. (After entering the park at Landing Road, go .4 mile to end of parking lot.) LEADER: Jim Koury, at [email protected] or 410 747-2868. SUNDAY–JULY 12–GUNPOWDER CANOE/KAYAK TRIP Beat the heat and paddle the cool waters of the upper Gunpowder River in nearby northern Baltimore County. Length of trip will depend on the water level. You will need to provide your own boat. Call leader for details. LEADER: Mike O’Connor (410) 871-0066 or email [email protected]. WEDNESDAY – JULY 15 – SOAPSTONE & ROCKBURN TRAILS – 4-5 E-M MW Leave 10:00AM from Southwest P & R. I-695, exit 12 Wilkins Ave. West on Wilkins Ave. to “T”. Left on Rolling Rd for ¼ mile to entrance of P&R on left. LEADER: June Peterson, 410-242-3982. WEDNESDAY – JULY 15 – GWYNN FALLS TRAIL – 12M MHA An out-and-back hike from Leakin Park to Carroll Park Golf Course. Average pace 2.5 mph. Leave 9:30 AM from Winans Meadow. Take I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) Exit 16, I-70 East/Local Traffic/Park & Ride. Exit at I-70 Exit 94 Security Blvd. Stay in the right lane and turn right at the Ingleside Ave. traffic light. Cross the bridge and turn right at the top of the bridge (just before the Franklintown sign). Proceed one block to the stop sign at Franklintown Rd. and turn left. Proceed on Franklintown Rd. approximately 1.5 miles to the Winans Meadow Trailhead on the left. LEADER: Reuben Dagold (410)486-8737 or [email protected]. FRIDAY-SUNDAY – JULY 17-19 – SWALLOW FALLS CAR CAMP Come and enjoy Maryland’s most beautiful waterfalls. Second time the club has offered this trip. Car camp for two nights at Swallow Falls State Park in Garrett County, Maryland. Enjoy hiking and swimming at Swallow Falls and Herrington Manor State Park. There is a limit of 12 people, registration must be made in advance, and those registering must pay a non-refundable deposit in order that the needed campground spots can be reserved. LEAVE: Friday evening by arrangement with leader, Barry Jung. (410)-866-3890 or [email protected]. SATURDAY – JULY 18 – POND RUN-HALF MOON LOOKOUT/WHITE ROCKS, GREAT NORTH Mt., VA-W.VA. – 15SLength: 15 miles; Elevation gain: 1600 ft. Hike on Pond Run Trail crossing stream a total of 9 times to overlook at Half Moon Lookout, and White Rocks. 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 or [email protected]. CARPOOL COST: $11.00. WEDNESDAY – JULY 22 – SMITHSONIAN CENTER – 3-4 E MW Hike trails of Environmental Research Center, then picnic & swim at leader’s home. Leave 10:00 AM from Giant on Rte. 2 in Edgewater. Take I-97S to exit 22. Immed. Right on Rte. 665. Right on Rte 2S. Cross bridge. Right at 4 th traffic light into Giant. LEADER: Shirley Heintz, 410-867-1229; [email protected]. Cell day of hike, 410-353-3816.

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MHA WEDNESDAY – JULY 22 – CROMWELL VALLEY PARK/LOCH RAVEN RESERVOIR – 10M Hike approximately 10 miles on the trails of Cromwell Valley Park and Loch Raven Reservoir. Pace averages 2.5 miles per hour. MEET: 10:00 A.M. at the Willow Grove Farms parking area, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, at Cromwell Valley Park. Take I-695 Exit 29 east on Cromwell Bridge Road for approximately 1 mile to the second left entrance into park.. LEADER: Ron Cully (410) 956-2010 / [email protected]. MHA SATURDAY – JULY 25 – PVSP: OELLA TO PICKALL – 9M This 9-mile hike over unmarked and unmaintained trails goes up and down hardwood hillsides, along the defunct Oella Mill Race, past the ruins of the Union Dam, under the Rt. 40 Bridge, and over a few small streams. Lunch is in a park pavilion. Total ascent is less than 1,000 feet, with a few moderate hills. Our pace will be moderate (average speed while moving: 2.5 to 3 MPH). LEAVE: 9:30AM from the municipal parking lot behind the Trolly Stop Restaurant, at the the corner of Frederick Rd. and Oella Ave. in Ellicott City (use 2 Frederick Rd., 21043 for mapping). LEADER: Gerry Hemming, [email protected] or 410-747-1081. CARPOOL COST: $1.00 SUNDAY – JULY 26 – UNION MILLS AND HASHAWHA – 10H MHA The planned hike starts on the Kowomu Trail portion of the Union Mills trails and transits Spiegle Hill before entering Hashawha. We’ll visit the raptor cages and have lunch near the nature center before returning to the Union Mills trails. Expect some mud. LEAVE: 9:30 AM from the Owings Mills metro station parking lot (north/east side of I-795). LEADER: Peter Johnson, at [email protected] or cell 805-300-4698. ESTIMATED CARPOOL COST: $2.00 WEDNESDAY – JULY 29 – OREGON RIDGE – 5M MW See adjoining description. LEADER: Wendy Matt, 410-542-0533. MHA WEDNESDAY – JULY 29 – OREGON RIDGE – 5M or 7M Tweener/ leisure hike on wooded trails, with rolling hills and some stream crossings. Will start out with Leisure group but will add on a couple of miles and an additional hill MEET: 10 A.M.. Parking lot for Nature Center. .From I-83 to exit 20B, west on Shawan Road, then left on Beaver Dam Road, follow signs to Nature Center. LEADER: Wendy Matt (410)542-0533. WEDNESDAY – JULY 29 – CROWNSVILLE PARK – 8M MHA Some steep hills, pace moderate. Leave 9:30 AM from the Benfield Park-N-Ride on Veterans Highway in A.A. County. Take I-97 south to Exit 10A, Benfield Blvd to Veteran’s Hwy. Turn left onto Veteran’s Hwy for approx. 200 yards to left into Exxon gas station to Park-N-Ride behind the Exxon. LEADER: Dick Whiteford: 410 849-2191. Carpool cost: $1.00. MHA SATURDAY – AUGUST 1 – ROCKBURN BRANCH PARK/PATAPSCO STATE PARK, MORNING CHOICE TRAIL – 6-8This Mis an easy hike for a summer’s morning. We’ll do part of the hike in Rockburn (Howard County Park) and part across the road in Patapsco State Park. LEAVE: 10 am at Rockburn Branch Park, near the concession stand across from the main parking lot, 5400 Landing Road, Elkridge 21075. Park is just under a half a mile from the park entrance on Landing Road. Leader: Susan Middaugh at [email protected] or 410 536 1956.Afterward we’ll stop for ice cream. WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 5 – MCKELDIN STATE PARK – 5M See adjoining description. LEADER: Allen Slutsky, 410-998-9255. MHAMW WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 5 – MCKELDIN AREA PATAPSCO STATE PARK – 5M or 8M 8 mile tweener hike, for those who want a shorter hike we will be back at the parking lot at 5 miles, . LEAVE: 10.00A.M. from parking lot at gatehouse. From Liberty Rd W(Rt.26) south on Marriottsville RD. 4.4 miles to park entrance on left. From I-70W, exit on Marriottsville RD north 4 miles to park entrance on right. LEADER: Allen Slutsky 410-998-9255 MHA WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 5 – PATUXENT RESEARCH REFUGE, NORTH TRACT – 10 M The hike will be on wooded trails and unmaintained paved roads, through what was part of Ft. Meade Army Post. Terrain is mostly flat with no stream crossings expected. Pace will average between 2.5 and 3 mph. Lunch at overlook of pond or wetlands. LEAVE 10:00 AM from parking lot at Visitor’s Center. From, I 695, Baltimore Beltway, take Exit 7 south onto I 295, Baltimore Washington Parkway. Go about 11.5 miles to the MD 198, Laurel Fort Meade Road Exit. Go up ramp and turn left, east, onto Fort Meade Rd. away from Laurel. At 1.6 miles turn right, south, onto Bald Eagle Drive. Go about one mile to Visitor Center parking lot on left, at 230 Bald Eagle Dr., Laurel, MD 20724. LEADER: Bob Ginsburg (410) 992-5707 / chellerg@verizon. net [Hike day only: Cell phone 213 284- 8248] MHA SATURDAY – AUGUST 8 – GAMBRILL STATE PARK – 10H This hike employs five of the six trails found in the park, has many very rocky sections of trail, includes three scenic overlooks, and has a total ascent of 1,500+ feet (including several steep climbs). Our pace will be moderate (that is, average speed while moving will be 2.5 - 3 mph). LEAVE: 8:45 AM from the Rte 32 Park and Ride just north of I-70 (exit 80). LEADER: Jim Koury, at [email protected] or 410 747-2868. CARPOOL COST: $5.00. FRIDAY-SUNDAY – AUGUST 7-9 – CANOE/KAYAK TRIP, POTOMAC RIVER, PAW PAW, WV AREA Paddle the Potomac River and/or 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 arrive early Saturday morning and camp one night. You are on you own for all lunches, dinners and snacks. Two breakfasts and cookie breaks will be provided. Cost est. $12.00. LEADER: Wayne Lipscomb (410) 298-0885 or [email protected]. CO-LEADER: Amanda Greene. Register with leader only. No calls after 9:30 PM. SUNDAY – AUGUST 9 – PATAPSCO VALLEY STATE PARK: GLEN ARTNEY AREA – 6M MHA This 6 mile lollipop-shaped hike has several stream crossings, a total ascent of 600+ feet, and a couple of sections of rocky terrain. Our pace will be moderate (that is, our average speed while moving will be 2.5 - 3 mph). Bring water and a snack. LEAVE: 10:00 AM from the Southwest Park and Ride, at I-195 and Rolling Rd (Rte 166). LEADER: Jim Koury, at [email protected] or 410 747-2868. WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 12 – PATUXENT RESEARCH REFUGE – 4-5E MW Leave 10:00 AM. 295S toward DC, to Rte 198 toward Ft. Meade. Go about 2 miles to Bald Eagle Dr. Turn right to entrance & parking. LEADERS: Rose Redd, 410-799-4273 & Anne Reinhart, 410-788-1566. MHA WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 12 – GAMBRILL STATE PARK – 10H This hike employs five of the six trails found in the park, has many very rocky sections of trail, includes three scenic overlooks, and has a total ascent of 1,500+ feet (including several steep climbs). Our pace will be moderate (that is, average speed while moving will be 2.5 - 3 mph). LEAVE: 8:45 AM from Howard County Fairgrounds parking area. (From Exit 80 on I-70, take MD-32 south for .25 mile; then go west on MD-144 for .5 mile and see fairgrounds parking on right.) LEADER: Jim Koury, at [email protected] or 410 747-2868. CARPOOL COST: $5.00.

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SATURDAY – AUGUST 15 – CATOCTIN HIKE, SWIM & PICNIC – 10M MHA We’ll start our hike at the Hunting Creek Picnic area and do a 10 mile loop that will include Wolf & Chimney Rocks. After the Misery Trail descent, we’ll head back to the lake for a swim & a pot luck picnic. Burgers and hot dogs will be provided by the leader, side dishes will be assigned to participants by the leader. LEAVE: 8am, I70 & Route 32 Park & Ride. Leader: Ron Eshleman 410-926-9298 or [email protected]. Park Entrance Fee: $2.00, Carpool Fee: $6.00. MHA SATURDAY – AUGUST 15 – PATAPSCO VALLEY STATE PARK / MARRIOTTSVILLE ROAD – 8M This 8.5 mile hike over unmarked and un-maintained trails, has about 1,000’ of climbing, and multiple minor stream crossings, with no rocky sections. Scenery is varied open field vistas, river overlooks, ponds, streams and mature forest enclosures. Our pace will be moderate (that is, our average speed while moving will be 2.5 - 3 mph). LEAVE: 9:45 A.M. from the Rte 32 Park and Ride just north of I-70 (exit 80). LEADER: Gerry Hemming, at [email protected] or 410 747-1081. CARPOOL COST: $1.00. SATURDAY-SUNDAY – AUGUST 15-16 – LOYALSOCK BACKPACK, PA – 22H A 17 mile loop plus a 5 mile out and back to The Haystacks using the Loyalsock Trail and the Link Trail. Elevation change: 4,600ft. LEAVE: 7:00am from I-83 and Mt. Carmel Rd. Park and Ride. LEADER:Steve Weber (410)592-5379 [email protected] CARPOOL COST:$15 SUNDAY – AUGUST 16 – GUNPOWDER STATE PARK – DUNDEE CREEK – KAYAK TRIP – 4M Bring your own kayak or rent one at the park. Paddle along the fringes and across the open water of Dundee Creek. LEADER: Dorothy Guy. Phone: 410-744-6057 for more information. WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 19 – ROBERT E. LEE PARK – 5M MW Leave 10:00 AM. Meet at BCPS Home & Hospital Center, 6229 Falls Rd. South on Falls Rd., turn left on Copper Hill Rd. to parking behind center. North on Falls Rd., just above Lake Ave., turn right on Copper Hill Rd. LEADER: Sydney Bass, 410-484-2211. WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 19 – LAKE WILLIAMS/REDMAN RESERVOIRS – 9M Approximate 9 mile circuit hike with some hills and minor stream crossings. Enjoy views of Lakes Williams and Redman water reservoirs for City of York, PA, with a stop for lunch at the Nixon Nature Center. Pace averages 2.5 miles per hour. LEAVE: 9:00 A.M. from Mt. Carmel Road Park-N-Ride, I-83 north, Exit 27. LEADER: Ron Cully (410) 956-2010 / [email protected]. CARPOOL COST: $3.00. FRIDAY-SUNDAY – AUGUST 21-23 – BLACKWATER FALLS CAR CAMP Come and enjoy the spectacular Blackwater Falls as well as the other hidden gems of the state park rarely seen and enjoyed. Car camp for two nights at Blackwater Falls, enjoy hiking, rock scrambling, swimming in secluded water holes, and just having a good time hanging out. There is a limit of 12 people, registration must be made in advance, and those registering must pay a non refundable deposit in order that the needed campground spots can be reserved. LEAVE: Friday evening by arrangement with leader, Barry Jung. (410) 866-3890 or [email protected]. SATURDAY – AUGUST 22 – OVERALL RUN, SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK – 13S Length: 13 miles; Elevation gain: approx. 2,600 ft. Hike on the Tuscarora Trail from outside park boundary to Overall Run Trail. Steep climb up Overall Run Trail to overlook with views of the Upper Falls, Big Falls and Massanutten Mountains. This hike involves a stop at a swimming hole, so we can cool LEAVE:off! 7:00 AM, Park & Ride, Exit 80, I-70 W and Rt. 32 N. Possible dinner stop. LEADER: Karen Klinedinst, 410-889-8225 or kskdesign@earthlink. net. CARPOOL COST: $11.00 SUNDAY – AUGUST 23 – LOCH RAVEN GLEN ELLEN TRAIL – 10M MHAThis is an out and back hike that follows the Loch Raven shoreline between Dulaney and Providence Road. Expect a few minor stream crossings and some mud. LEAVE: 9:30 AM from the Timonium Park & Ride, north lot. LEADER: Peter Johnson, at [email protected] or cell 805-300-4698. ESTIMATED CARPOOL COST: $1.00 WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 26 – HAVRE DE GRACE WALK & CRUISE – 2E MW Walk & two hour cruise on skipjack Martha Lewis. Walk leaves yacht basin 10:00 AM and returns there 10:45 for 11:00 cruise departure. Those wishing not to cruise may continue exploring town on own. Those wishing only to cruise should arrive yacht basin 10:45 AM. Send $17 to Anne Reinhart, 6110A-2 Edmondson Ave., Baltimore, MD 21228, by Monday, August 10. Guests welcome. Priorty given to MCOM members, space limited to 28 persons. I-95N to exit 89, Rte. 155. Right on Rte 155, continue downhill. Go STRAIGHT when 155 goes right. Right on Juniata at bottom of hill. Left at light at Ostego. Right on Union Ave. Go to end (Commerce) & turn left. Right into yacht basin. LEADER: Anne Reinhart, 410-788-1566. WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 26 – MORGAN RUN/LIBERTY RESERVOIR – 9M MHA This 9 mile hike along Morgan Run and Liberty Reservoir will be conducted at a moving average pace of 2.5-3 mph pace with minor stream crossings. LEAVE: 9:45 A.M. from the Park-N-Ride on the east side of Sykesville Road (MD-32) about 0.5 miles south of Liberty Road (MD-26). From I-695, Exit 18, take Liberty Road about 12.5 miles west to MD-32 turn left (south) for about 0.5 miles. LEADER: Richard Parenti (410) 857-9324 / rgparenti@hotmail. com. ESTIMATED CARPOOL COST: None. (We will carpool to the nearby, smaller parking area at the trailhead.) MHA WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 26 – HARFORD ROAD TO JERUSALEM MILL – 7M Moderately paced tweener hike of approximately 7.5 miles from Harford Rd to Historic Jerusalem Mill with some hills and streams LEAVE; 9.30A.M. from Carney Park and Ride. .5 miles north of I-695 exit 31. LEADERS: John and Sally Heyn 410-363-2620 CARPOOL COST: $1.00 MHA SATURDAY – AUGUST 29 – APPALACHIAN TRAIL-GATHLAND TOWHITE ROCK – 8M This is an out-and-back hike of a total of 8 miles going north from Gathland State Park to White Rock overlook via Bear Spring Cabin. Total elevation gain is 950’ with the longest climb of 450’ over 1.5 miles. Pace averages 2.5 miles per hour. LEAVE: 8:45 A.M. from MD-32 Park-N-Ride, just north of I-70 80).(exit LEADER: Reuben Dagold (410) 486-8737 / [email protected]. CARPOOL COST: $5.00. WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 2 – SUDBROOK PARK/GWYNNS FALLS – 4-5E MW Leave 10AM at Milford MTA station parking lot. From Reisterstown Rd. & Milford Mill Rd., east one mile to MTA Windsor Mill station parking lot on left. LEADERS: Bob & Liz Wolfson, 410-486-8898. MHA WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 2 – APPALACHIAN TRAIL IN MARYLAND – 8M An out and back hike of a total of 8 miles going north from Gathland State Park to White Rock overlook via Bear Spring Cabin. Total elevation gain is 950’ 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: Reuben Dagold (410) 486-8737 / [email protected]. CARPOOL COST: $5.00. SATURDAY–MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 5-7 – ROARING PLAINS BACKPACK – 20H Join us for a Labor Day backpack in this high, remote and scenic area of the Monongahela National Forest. LEAVE: By arrangement with leaders. LEADERS: Steve and Patty Williams, (410) 751-2947 or [email protected]; no calls after 9:30 PM. ESTIMATED CAR POOL COSTS: $25.00.

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WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 9 – ANNUAL LEISURE GROUP HIKE & LUNCHEON MW HIKE: Leave 10:00 AM Catoctin Visitor Center. Easy hike to Cunningham Falls. I-70W to Rte 15N to Rte 77W (just past Thurmont) to visitor center on right. LEADERS: June Peterson, 410-242-3982 & Joan Valentine, 410-737-2050. LUNCHEON: Served at 12:30PM at Cozy Inn with all-you-can- eat buffet. To Cozy Inn, I-70W to Rte 15N. Exit at Thurmont onto Rte 806. Right at stop sign, left at traffic light. Go ½ block to Cozy Inn on left. FOR RESERVATIONS: Send check for $11, by Friday, Sept. 4, payable to Richard Behrens, and mail to 1600 Ruxton Rd., B-9, Ruxton, MD 21204. PLEASE BRING ITEM WORTH ABOUT $1-2 FOR EXCHANGE. Questions????, call Dick, 410-583-7402. MHA WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 9 – PATUXENT TRAIL BRANCH/COLUMBIA ASSOC. TRAILS – 10E 10 mile walk on paved trails starting at Lake Elkhorn in Columbia. Wear walking shoes. Pace averages 2.5 – 3.00 miles per hour. MEET: 10:00 A.M. at the Owen Brown Interfaith Center From I-95, take Exit 38B for MD-32 west; or from MD-29, take Exit 16A for MD-32 east. From MD-32, Exit 14 for Brokenland Parkway north. 0.7 mile, turn right at light onto Cradlerock Way, 0.2 mile turn left. Park in large lot behind McDonald’s. LEADER: Monica Fortner (410) 381-5489 / MHA [email protected] WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 9 – PANTHER BRANCH, GUNPOWDER STATE PARK – 6M A beautiful 6 mile tweener hike from Camp Puh’tok through the Gunpowder State P ark, Hereford Area. Following Panther Branch to the Gunpowder MHA River with small stream crossings and varied terrain, including hills. LEAVE: 9.45 A.M. Mount Carmel Park and Ride for short distance carpool. I-83 to exit 27, Mt. Carmel Rd, left onto Mt. Carmel Rd to the Park and Ride. LEADER: Sue Leslie 410-429-4954 SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 12 – APPALACHIAN TRAIL SERVICE TRIP Come help maintain MCM’s portions of the AT in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Work for all skill levels is available. The only requirements are a willingness to work hard and a desire to give back to the Trail. LEAVE: By arrangement with the leaders. LEADERS: Paul Ives (410) 377-5625 and Jerry Wright (410) 737-9084. MHA SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 12 – PVSP: HILTON, GLEN ARTNEY, ORANGE GROVE AREAS – 11H Points of interest on this 11 mile hike include Bloedes’ Dam, two Swinging Bridges, Ilchester Rocks, Cascade Falls, and the “local art gallery.” The hike has six stream crossings, a total ascent of about 2,000 feet (including a few worthwhile climbs), and numerous rocky sections of trail. Our pace will be moderate (that is, our average speed while moving will be 2.5 - 3 mph), and lunch will be on the water. LEAVE: 9:15 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] or 410 747-2868. MHA SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 13 – PATAPSCO VALLEY STATE PARK: WOODSTOCK AREA – 6E/M This hike has a special feature: It offers fairly easy access to one of the best overlooks in the entire Patapsco Valley State Park system. Total ascent will be modest at less than 500 feet, our pace will be moderate (that is, our average speed while moving will be 2.5 - 3 mph), and there are only a few minor stream crossings (though some of the crossings may be muddy). Bring water and a snack. LEAVE: 9:45 AM from the Rte 32 Park and Ride just north of I-70 (exit 80). LEADER: Jim Koury, at [email protected] or 410 747-2868. CARPOOL COST: $1.00. WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 16 – PINEY RUN PARK – 5E MW Wide trails with gentle hills & streams that have bridges. Leave 10:00AM inside front gate near tennis courts. West on Rte. 26, Liberty Rd., for about 2 miles past Rte. 32, to White Rock Rd., left 2 miles to Martz Rd., left for 1 mile into park. DO NOT TURN ON MARTZ RD. AT ST. JOSEPH CHURCH. LEADERS: Nancy & Jerry Rescigno, 410-795-6005. MHA WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 16 – PVSP: HILTON, GLEN ARTNEY, ORANGE GROVE AREAS – 11H Points of interest on this 11 mile hike include Bloedes’ Dam, two Swinging Bridges, Ilchester Rocks, Cascade Falls, and the “local art gallery.” The hike has six stream crossings, a total ascent of about 2,000 feet (including a few worthwhile climbs), and numerous rocky sections of trail. Our pace will be moderate (that is, average speed while moving will be 2.5 - 3 mph), and lunch will be on the water. LEAVE: 9:15 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] or 410-747-2868. MHA WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 16 – FAIR HILL – 8M Tweener hike of about 7 - 8 miles with some minor stream crossings. Hike across rolling hills, an open field, pass through a covered bridge and cross Elk River - pass by the hunting lodge of William Dupont, Jr. MEET: Park & Ride on Route 95 at Exit 89 (Havre de Grace) at 9:00A.M LEADER: Meg Muth 410-879-7443 (no calls after 8:00PM) or email [email protected] SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 19 – AT: WOLFSVILLE ROAD TO BLACK ROCK CLIFFS – 10H MHA This 10 1/2 mile out-and-back hike on the AppalachianTrail begins with a challenging 500 foot climb in the space of a half mile, then traverses some extremely rocky terrain, and then continues for several miles till we arrive at the Black Rock Cliffs for lunch. Total ascent will be about 1500 feet and pace will be moderate (that is, our average speed while moving will be 2.5 - 3 mph). LEAVE: 7:30 AM from the Rte 32 Park and Ride just north of 1-70 (exit 80). LEADER: Mark Beck, at [email protected] or 410 312-9005. CARPOOL COST: $5.00. SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 20 – SAVAGE PARK / PATUXENT BRANCH TRAIL – 7M MHA 7 mile moderate pace circuit hike in Howard County. LEAVE: 10:00 A.M. Patuxent Valley Middle School, 9151 Vollmerhausen Road, Jessup, MD 20794, From I-95, take Exit 38B for MD-32 west; or from MD-29, take Exit 16A for MD-32 east. From MD-32, Exit 14 for Brokenland Parkway south (stay in left lane). Left onto Guilford Road, right onto Murray Hill Road, 0.4 mile left onto Vollmerhausen Road. 1.7 miles to school on right. LEADER: Monica Fortner (410) 381-5489 / [email protected] WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 23 – BALTIMORE CITY – 5E MW Tour Lower Charles Village, Mt. Vernon with notable stops on the way. Leave 10:00 AM St. Mark’s Church parking lot, 20 th & St. Paul St. St. to right on 20 th St. & immediate right into lot. OR north on Calvert St. to left on 20 th St. Cross St. Paul St. to lot entrance. BringSouth your on lunch St. Paul or nearby deli/coffee shops in Mt. Vernon. Lunch Mt. Vernon Square. LEADER: Dick Behrens, 410-583-7402.buy at MHA WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 23 – GREENBELT PARK – 8M Circuit hike of approximately 8 miles over rolling wooded terrain in Greenbelt Park, 6565 Greenbelt Road (MD-193), Greenbelt, Prince George’s County MD. Moderate short climbs on well maintained trails. Pace will be 2.5 to 3.0 miles per hour. MEET: 9:30 A.M. at Sweetgum parking lot in Greenbelt Park or LEAVE: 8:30 A.M. from Benfield Blvd./Veteran’s Hwy. Park-N-Ride behind Exxon station Exit 10-A from I-97 south. LEADER: John Knepley [email protected] (410) 987-8341. CARPOOL COST: $2.00. MHA WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 23 – PATAPSCO VALLEY STATE PARK AT RIVER ROAD IN HOWARD COUNTY – 7MThis is a moderate paced 7 mile tweener-hike over unmarked and unmaintained trails with about 1,000’ of climbing and minor stream crossings. Scenery consists of river overlooks, streams, and mature forests. LEAVE: 9:45 A.M. from Howard County Fairgrounds parking lot (I-70 Exit 80 south on MD-32, 0.25 mile to west on MD-144, 0.5 mile to fairgrounds). LEADER: Richard Parenti (410) 857-9324 / [email protected]. CARPOOL COST: $1.00.

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SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 26 – PATAPSCO VALLEY STATE PARK: GLEN ARTNEY AND HILTON – 9M This 8.6 mile hike offers great variety: mature forests, open fields, hiking along streams and the river, historic Bloedes’ Dam, and a couple of nice overlooks (including lunch at Ilchester Rocks). The hike has six stream crossings, a total ascent of 1,000+ feet, and some sections of rocky trail. Our pace MHA will be moderate (that is, our average speed while moving will be 2.5 - 3 mph). LEAVE: 9:00 AM from the Southwest Park and Ride, at I-195 and Rolling Rd (Rte 166). LEADER: Mark Beck, at [email protected] or 410 312-9005. MHA SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 27 – CEDARVILLE STATE FOREST – 9M Approximate 9-mile circuit hike on mostly flat terrain. The area may be swampy so be prepared for a wet trail. Pace averages 2.5 miles per hour. 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 Exxon station. LEADER: John Knepley (410) 987-8341, [email protected]. CARPOOL COST: $3.00 plus a possible $2.00 parking fee. SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 27 – LOCH RAVEN MERRYMAN TRAIL – 10M MHA This is an out and back hike that follows the Loch Raven shoreline between Dulaney and Warren Road. Expect about half a dozen stream crossings and some mud, with several moderate and one steep climbs. LEAVE: 9:30 AM from the Timonium Park & Ride, north lot. LEADER: Peter Johnson, at [email protected] or cell 805-300-4698. ESTIMATED CARPOOL COST: $1.00 MHA SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 27– COOT PENINSULA IN LIBERTY RESERVOIR – 10M This moderate 10-mile hike follows the northern bank of Liberty Reservoir immediately off MD-32 in Carroll County. We will hike through mixed hardwoods and pines on mostly smooth, unmarked dirt service roads and single-track side trails used by local equestrians. Lunch will be at Coot Peninsula with a 270-degree view of the water. Total ascent is minimal, with a few small hills, and there are a few stream crossings. Our pace will be moderate (average speed while moving: 2.5 to 3 MPH). LEAVE: 9:00AM from the Rt. 32 Park-and-Ride just north of I-70 (Exit #80). LEADER: Gerry Hemming, [email protected] or 410-747-1081. CARPOOL COST: $3.00 WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 30 – BOWLEY’S QUARTERS – 5E MW Flat nature trail, small beach, paved roads. Tour waterfront community that was damaged by Tropical Storm Isabel & is still rebuilding. Lunch on shore of Chesapeake Bay. LEAVE: 10:00 AM I – 695E, I 95N. Take 1 st exit, 67A, Rte. 43E, toward Rte. 40. Continue to end of Rte. 43. Left at Rte. 150, Blvd. One mile to second light (Carroll Island Rd.) Right on Carroll IslandEastern Rd., right second light, Bowley’s Quarters Rd. Follow for 2.5 miles. (DO NOT bear right at Susquehanna). Left on Goose Harbor Rd. Follow into Miami Beach Rd. to Miami Beach Park entrance, park in lot. LEADER: Deanna Phelps, 410-335-2266 before 10 PM, [email protected]. Cell 443-629-8563 after 9:30 AM morning of hike. WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 30 – ROSARYVILLE STATE PARK – 9M MHA Hike approximately 8 miles over relatively flat wooded and open terrain (with no significant hills), mud and bush– whacking included. Park contains Mt. Airy Mansion, one of the oldest Calvert family mansions in the state, visited by Col. Washington. Pace averages 2.5 miles per hour. LEAVE: 8:45 A.M. from Benfield Park-N–Ride on Veteran’s Highway in Anne Arundel County. Take I-97 south to Benfield Blvd., Exit 10A to traffic light. Turn left onto Veteran’s Highway. for a short distance. Turn left into EXXON service station’s north driveway and continue a short distance into Park-N-Ride just behind the service station. LEADER: Bob Ginsburg (410) 992-5707 / [email protected]. CARPOOL COST: $2.00. MHA WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 30 – PATAPSCO VALLEY STATE PARK/ AVALON AND ORANGE GROVE AREA – 7MThis is a 7-mile tweener hike with several significant stream crossings. LEAVE:10:00 A.M. from Swinging Bridge parking lot. Take exit 11 from I-695 onto I-95 towards BWI. Take exit 3 onto US-1 towards Washington. Turn right immediately onto South Street. Turn left immediately into park entrance. Drive 1.2 miles to stop sign, turn left and go 1.9 miles to parking lot just past Swinging Bridge. LEADERS: Chet and Alice Miller [email protected] or 410 747-3346. No calls after 9:00, please. FRIDAY-SUNDAY – OCTOBER 2-4 – CANOE/KAYAK TRIP, PINE BARRENS, NEW JERSEY Paddle the Oswego and Wading rivers in the Pine Barrens. Arrive Friday night and camp two nights at the Bodine Field campground in the Pine Barrens. You are on your own for all lunches. Two breakfasts, one dinner and cookie breaks will be provided. Cost est. $20.00. Toll roads: $11.00. LEADER: Wayne Lipscomb (410) 298-0885 or [email protected]. CO-LEADER: Amanda Greene. Register with leader only. No calls after 9:30 PM. WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 7 – WOODSTOCK TRAILS – 5E MW Some hills & stream crossings. Leave 10:00 AM parking lot St. Alphonsus Church, 10800 Old Court Rd.. I-695, Liberty Rd. W. Left on Old Court Rd. to church on right. From end Rte 29, Ellicott City, left on Rte 99 to Woodstock Rd. Turn right (changes into Old Court Rd.) cross Patapsco River, pass the Woodstock Inn, church on left. LEADERS: Patsy Stroessner, 410-552-3398 & Dolores Gill, 301-498-3006. MHA WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 7 – APPALACHIAN TRAIL IN MARYLAND – 10M An out and back hike of a total of 10.4 miles going south from US-40 to Washington Monument State Park and on to Turner’s Gap Campground. Total elevation gain is 2,200’ with the longest climb of 400’ 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: Ron Cully (410) 956-2010 / [email protected]. CARPOOL COST: $5.00. MHA WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 7 – JERUSALEM MILL TO KINGSVILLE AND BACK – 7M Tweener hike from Jerusalem Mill to Kingsville Athletic Fields and back.. Some rock scrambling and possible mud. MEET: 9.30 A.M. :Carney Park and Ride From I-695 exit 31B Harford Rd .5 miles to parking lot on left.. LEADERS: Carolyn and Bill Bauer 410-661-3182 or [email protected]. No calls after 9.30 PM . CARPOOL COST;$1.00. SATURDAY – OCTOBER 10 – APPALACHIAN TRAIL SERVICE TRIP Come help maintain MCM’s portions of the AT in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Work for all skill levels is available. The only requirements are a willingness to work hard and a desire to give back to the Trail. LEAVE: By arrangement with the leaders. LEADERS: Paul Ives (410) 377-5625 and Jerry Wright (410) 737-9084. MHA SATURDAY – OCTOBER 10 – ROCKBURN BRANCH PARK/PVSP: ORANGE GROVE AND AVALON AREAS – 8M This 8 mile circuit hike has a total ascent of about 1,000 feet, includes three stream crossings, has little by way of rocky terrain, and will have a moderate pace (that is, our average speed while moving will be 2.5 - 3 mph). LEAVE: 9:45 AM from Rockburn Branch Park parking lot , located at 5400 Landing Road, Elkridge 21075. (After entering the park at Landing Road, go .4 mile to end of parking lot.) LEADER: Jim Koury, at [email protected] or 410- 747-2868. SUNDAY – OCTOBER 11 – AT: WASHINGTON MONUMENT TO LAMBS KNOLL – 11H MHA This 11 mile out-and-back hike on the Appalachian Trail passes briefly through a nice section of pines, includes many rocky sections of trail, and has a total ascent of 1,800+ feet, including a climb of 750 feet over 1.6 miles. Our pace will be moderate (that is, our average speed while moving will be 2.5 - 3 mph) and lunch will be at the White Rock Overlook. LEAVE: 8: 30 AM from the Rte 32 Park and Ride just north of I-70 (exit 80). LEADER: Jim Koury, at [email protected] or 410 747-2868. CARPOOL COST: $5.50 (includes park entrance fee). – 6 –

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MHA SUNDAY – OCTOBER 11 – JERUSALEM MILL TO KINGSVILLE AND BACK – 7M This is a pleasant hike from Jerusalem Mill to Kingsville Athletic Fields and back. Some rock scrambling and mud. Meet 9:30 a.m. at Carney Park and Ride, about 1/2 mile from I-695 exit 31 north. LEADERS: Carolyn and Bill Bauer, 410-661-3182 or [email protected]. No calls after 9:00 p.m. CARPOOL COST: $1.00 WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 14 – DRUID HILL PARK – 5E MW Leave 10:00 AM from Maryland Zoo main parking lot. From Greenspring Ave. south, after entering park, look for sign to zoo on left. From I-83, take exit 7 west, Druid Park Lake Drive & follow signs on right side to zoo. LEADERS: Renate Milewich, 410-764-3234 & Shirley Heintz, 410-867-1229. WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 14 – OLD RAG MOUNTAIN, SNP – 8S 8 mile circuit hike in Shenandoah National Park. Spectacular view from big boulders on top of Old Rag. Trail is rocky at places and includes challenging scramble through, over and around boulders. Elevation change: 3,000’. LEAVE: 7:00 A.M. from Howard County Fairgrounds (I-70 Exit 80 south 0.25 mile on MD-32, west on MD-144 0.5 mile to fairgrounds.) LEADER: Dan McQueen at [email protected] / (410) 730-5957. CARPOOL COST: $10.00. MHA WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 14 – LEAKIN/GWYNNS FALLS PARKS – 8M An approximately 7-1/2-mile circuitous Tweeners hike through this Baltimore City woodland. LEAVE: 10:00 A.M. from Leakin Park entrance parking lot (1920 Eagle Dr, 21207). Take I-695 (Baltimore 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 first traffic light turn right onto Forest Park Ave. After 8 short blocks, at first traffic light, turn right onto Windsor Mill Rd. Pass large meadow on right and turn right onto Eagle Dr to parking lot before tennis courts. LEADER: Reuben Dagold (410)486-8737 / [email protected]. THURSDAY – OCTOBER 15 – CEDAR RUN / WHITEOAK CANYON, SNP – 9S A follow on hike for those who stay over after yesterday’s Old Rag hike. 8.3 mile circuit hike in Shenandoah National Park. Proceed down beautiful Cedar Run and return climbing up 2900’ in spectacular Whiteoak Canyon with its stunning waterfalls. SATURDAY – OCTOBER 17 – 75 th ANNIVERSARY HIKE Come join us as we retrace the footsteps of our founders’ first MCM hike from Crampton Gap to Weverton Cliffs. We will get together for refreshments and special activities at the Gathland State Park pavilion before and after the hike. (Note: The pavilion is covered in the event of rain.). Other information about the hike can be found in the June edition of Hikers High Points. Unless you choose to travel on your own to Gathland State Park, we will organize car pools from the Route 32 Park and Ride just north of Interstate 70 (Exit 80). We will depart promptly at 8:00am and return following the hike. Car pool cost is $6.00. All participants will receive a commemorative copy of the 75 th Anniversary Booklet as well as other anniversary mementos.To register hike, please contact Mike O’Connor at 410-871-0066 or email [email protected] theby Monday, October 12, 2009. Registration is $5.00 and will be collected on the day of the hike. SUNDAY – OCTOBER 18 – CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK – 10H MHA There are many highlights to choose from on this 10 mile circuit hike: Cunningham Falls, Hog Rock, Blue Ridge Summit Overlook, Thurmont Vista, Wolf Rock, Chimney Rock, and a beautiful section of trail along Hunting Creek. Feel free to bring along a camera. Many sections of trail are rocky, total ascent is 1,500+ feet (including a climb of 500 feet in less than a half mile towards the end of the hike), and lunch will be at Chimney Rock’s spectacular overlook. Our pace will be moderate (that is, our average speed while moving 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: Gerry Hemming, at [email protected] or 410 747-1081. CARPOOL COST: $5.00. WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 21 – CROMWELL VALLEY PARK/LOCH RAVEN – 5M MW Several hills & 2 stream crossings. Leave 10:00 AM I-695 to exit 29A, Cromwell Bridge Rd. (From east, take Loch Raven exit) At stop sign, turn left on Cromwell Bridge Rd. Go 1.6 miles to Cromwell Valley Park – Willow Grove Farm (NOT Sherwood Farm), turn left, into park & parking. LEADER: Ursula Scheffel, 410-542-5553, (8am – 8pm), [email protected]. MHA WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 21 – LAUREL HIGHLANDS/PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR – 9M A 8+ mile hike with some hills and a tricky bushwhack to the reservoir. LEAVE: 9:30 a.m. from Middletown Road Park-N-Ride, I-83 north, Exit 31. LEADERS: Carolyn and Bill Bauer (410) 661-3182 / [email protected]. No calls after 9:00 P.M. CARPOOL COST: $1.00. MHA WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 21 – HASHAWA – 6M Tweener hike with no streams, some hills. LEAVE: 10A.M. Hashawha Nature Center Directions: MD140 to Westminster then MD97 North from Westminster. Go approx. 3 miles on MD97North to John Owings Rd. Turn right & go approx. 1 mile to park entrance on left. Follow signs to Nature Center. LEADERS: Sally & John Heyn 410-363-2620 MHA SATURDAY – OCTOBER 24 – AT: WASHINGTON MONUMENT TO ANNAPOLIS ROCKS-11H This out-and-back hike on the Appalachian Trail covers 11 miles, includes numerous rocky sections, has a couple of interesting overlooks, and has a total ascent of 1700+ feet, including a climb of 500 feet over .8 mile. Our pace will be 2.5 - 3 mph. LEAVE 8:30 AM from the Rte 32 Park and Ride just north of I-70 (exit 80). LEADER: Marge Guinard, at 410 721-1106 or [email protected]. CARPOOL COST: $5.50 (includes park entrance fee). SATURDAY – OCTOBER 24 – BUZZARD ROCK LOLLIPOP LOOP – 15S My favorite fall hike in the Massanuttens. This is a 15 mile section in the northern tip of the Massanuttens which includes the Elizabeth Furnance area and the “feel the burn” ascent of Sherman Gap. Elevation gain is roughly 3200’ with the some great views from the ridgeline. Hopefully, we’ll have some vibrant fall colors to take in. Meet: 7AM, I70 & Route 32 Park & Ride. Leader: Ron Eshleman 410-926-9298 or [email protected]. Carpool Fee: $10.00. SUNDAY – OCTOBER 25 – 75th ANNIVERSARY DINNER This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the Mountain Club of Maryland. To celebrate this special occasion, we are hosting an Anniversary Dinner on Sunday, October 25, 2009, at Snyder’s Willow Grove Restaurant http://www.snydersrestaurant.com/index.tmpl). All dinner guests will receive a commemorative copy of the 75th Anniversary Booklet as well as other anniversary mementos. To register for the dinner, please complete the form in the receivedJune edition by Saturdayof the Hikers October High 17, Points 2009. newsletter. If you have The any newsletter questions, also please contains contact other Carolyn information Bauer atabout (410) the 661-3182 anniversary or [email protected] dinner. Reservations must. be WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 – MIDDLE PATUXENT TRAILS – 5M MW Leave 9:45AM (NOTE EARLY DEPARTURE) from Cedar Lane Park. From Rte 29, take Rte 108W toward Clarksville. Turn left into main entrance of Cedar Lane Park. From Clarksville, take Rte 108E, turn right into park entrance. Park near restrooms. Carpool to trailhead. LEADER: Dorothy Marvel, 410-747-2366.

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WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 28 – GAMBRILL STATE PARK – 9H MHA An 8.6 mile circuit hike in Gambrill State Park starting at 1,060’ elevation reaching a high of 1,730’ for a cumulative total of about 2,000’ up and down. There are 5 climbs over 50’ with longest 530’ over 0.57 miles for an average grad- ient of 17.7%. Trails are mostly in good shape and therefore easy. 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: Dan McQueen [email protected]./ (410) 730-5957. CARPOOL COST: $5.00. MHA WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 28 – MIDDLE PATUXENT ENVIRONMENTAL AREA – 7E “TWEENER HIKE” This is a relatively flat hike in Howard County. Moderate pace. MEET: 9:45 A.M. at Clarksville Park-N-Ride 500 Signal Bell Lane 21029 (near the intersection of MD-32 and MD-108). Take MD-32 either south from I-70 (Exit 80) or west from I-95 (Exit 38B) or west from MD-29 (Exit 16B). Once on MD-32, take Exit 20 for MD-108 east. Turn right at light onto Signal Bell Lane and turn right immediately into Park-N-Ride. There will be a short carpool from the Park-N-Ride. LEADER: Monica Fortner (410) 381-5489 / [email protected]. FRIDAY-SUNDAY – OCT 30 – NOV – 1 EASTERN SHORE CANOE TRIP Arrive Friday afternoon at the Manokin River property on Stewart Neck Road in Princess Anne. There is an option to arrive early and have dinner provided by Adrenaline High. Saturday will be shuttled over to Kings Creek and will paddle back to the Manokin River property approximately 9 miles. This trip can be added to by paddling into Princess Anne. Will go right under an Eagles nest. Sunday we will do an out and back paddle up Jones Creek which also has an Eagles nest with two babies and two adults. An alternate paddle could go out to the Manokin River to Raccoon Point the latter is more open water. The former is a more winding protected paddle. It’s your groups choice. Decision could be made on site based on weather and desires. Depart for home early Sunday afternoon. Kayak rental available. Call 410-828-8604. SATURDAY – OCTOBER 31 – CAMP ROOSEVELT AREA, MASSANUTTEN MOUNTAINS, VA. – 9S or 18S Length: 9.5 or 18 miles; Elevation gain: approximately 3000 ft. In the morning we will hike a 9.5 mile circuit hike on the Stephens Trail and the Massanutten East trail to Kennedy’s Peak returning to Camp Roosevelt. Excellent views east to the Blue Ridge Mountains. In the afternoon, hike out-and- back on the Duncan Hollow Trail and the Gap Creek to Duncan’s Knob. Rock scramble to the top of Duncan’s Knob and enjoy excellent views west to West Virginia. 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: $11.00 MHA SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 1 – SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN – 14H/S This is circuit hike utilizing most of the trails in the park. Lunch will be at White Rocks. The total elevation change will be approximately 2000 feet. LEAVE: 8:30 AM from the Rt 32 Park & Ride, north lot. LEADER: Peter Johnson, at [email protected] or cell 805-300-4698. ESTIMATED CARPOOL COST: $5.00 SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 7 – APPALACHIAN TRAIL SERVICE TRIP Come help maintain MCM’s portions of the AT in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Work for all skill levels is available. The only requirements are a willingness to work hard and a desire to give back to the Trail. LEAVE: By arrangement with the leaders. LEADERS: Paul Ives (410) 377-5625 and Jerry Wright (410) 737-9084.

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