WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 2 - PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR AT GEORGE'S CREEK - 5M We will loop around for about 5 miles along George's Creek, Prettyboy Reservoir, and the woodlands. There are some inclines and several small stream crossings. MEET: 10:00 A.M.. at parking area on west side of bridge on George's Creek Rd. in Baltimore County. Take the Mt. Carmel Rd. exit 27 heading west off I-83 north of the Baltimore Beltway. Turn right onto Foreston Rd. with the sign for Friendly Farms. Continue on the road winding around and turn left onto George's Creek Rd. Cross the bridge over George's Creek and park in the parking area on the right. There are no bathroom facilities. Bring lunch, water, and a hiking stick. Dogs allowed. LEADER: Mary Corddry at cell 443-386-0862 or [email protected]. MW WEDNESDAY-NOVEMBER 2- LIBERTY RESERVOIR: OAKLAND TRAIL- 7/8 M This is an out and back hike with some hills but no stream crossings. Hike will be at a moderate pace of about 2.5 mph on mostly fire roads and some foot paths. Pretty water views and a visit to the ruins of a 19 th century water mill. Leave: 10:00 AM from 35 South Lake Way, Reisterstown, MD 21136. From 695 take exit 18 west, Liberty Road. Go 4.75 miles to a right on Deer Park Road. Go 5.4 miles to end of Deer Park Road (must turn left at stop sign after 3.2 miles to continue on Deer Park). At the end of Deer Park, turn left on South Lake Way (this will be the second entrance to South Lake Way). Go approximately .1 mile and park on the street. LEADER: Les Ansel 410-356-3833. No calls after 9:00 pm. Members need not register. WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 2 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL ACROSS MD SERIES - 8M ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED One of a series of 9 hikes on the Appalachian Trail across Maryland. 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: Beth Cooper [email protected] or 410 461-3659. CARPOOL COST: $5.00. SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 5 – APPALACHIAN TRAIL SERVICE TRIP This trip will be to High Rock to remove the graffiti on the trail and do treadway improvements. The work site is about 1/3 mile from the parking lot. We also need to have blazes painted. Treadway improvement through some very rocky sections will be by creating crush & fill plus hauling dirt about 1/4 mile to stabilize the fill. Expect 5 to 7 hrs. moderate labor. Bring lunch, water, snacks, gloves. We supply tools. MEET: 9:30 AM at the High Rock parking lot. Car pool can be arranged if requested Please let me know if you're coming on the trip so I can plan for supplies and bring tools. LEADER: Jerry Wright - 443-803-5416 ; [email protected] SATURDAY –NOVEMBER 5 - LOCH RAVEN RESERVOIR - 8-9 H FAST PACE ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED This is an out and back 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. Some hills and one very steep climb. 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. LEADER: Ann Roberts [email protected], 410-593-7123. SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 6 - 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. LEADER: Ann Roberts [email protected] 410-593-7123 SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 6 - PVSP DANIELS, MD HILLS, HOWARD CO., MD – 7+M This 9 AM Hike has hills (some steep) and stream crossings. From Baltimore Beltway, take I-70 West for 4m. Take 1st exit (US 29 North) for 0.5m. Turn right on Rodgers Ave (MD 99) for 0.7m. At traffic circle, take 3rd exit onto Old Frederick Rd for 0.8m. Turn left onto Daniels Rd for 1m to parking on right. GPS N39.314495,-W76.815805. Leader Gary Reinoehl 410-381-7212, [email protected] - No Registration but check MCM website for changes. WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 9 - PVSP HOLLOFIELD AREA – 5M This hike has hills; some steep. MEET: 10.00 A.M. at the parking lot near the PVSP Hollofield Entrance Station, 8020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City. From I 695, take US40 west for 3.7m. After entering PVSP, stay to the R & go under US40 to the entrance station. LEADER: Gary Reinoehl, 410-381-7212, [email protected] - No Registration but check MCM website for changes. MW WEDNESDAY-NOVEMBER 9-PATUXENT RESEARCH REFUGE-NORTH TRACT-6E Hike trails at the North Tract area of the refuge. Arrive before 10 am to sign in at visitor office. No fee. No stream crossings. Mostly level. DIRECTIONS: From the north: take B/W Parkway South to the Route 32 exit towards Ft Meade (east). Approximately one mile, exit 8 for Route 198. You will exit into a circle, take the first road out of the circle on Route 198 towards Laurel and travel about 1.5 miles. Look for the brown and white sign North Tract (at the ball fields) and turn left, through the gate for the refuge. For an address use 230 Bald Eagle Drive, Laurel, MD. Additional directions: http://www.fws.gov/refuge/patuxent/visit/directions.html. LEADER: Marilyn Gower, [email protected] (preferred) or 410-519-4370. WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 9 - PV STATE PARK: DAVIS TUNNEL - 9H ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Join us on this nine mile hike in Howard County. The hike makes extensive use of unmarked bike trails, has a number of pleasant water views, a total ascent of 1,500+ feet, multiple stream crossings, and a number of short but very steep ascents and descents. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 - 3 mph. LEAVE: 9:15 AM from curbside parking between 3066 and 3078 Greenhaven Court, Ellicott City, 21042. LEADER: Jim Koury, at [email protected] (preferred) or 410 747-2868 . SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 12 – SAVE THE DATE OF DEC. 4TH FOR THE HOLIDAY PARTY/AWARDS/GEOLOGY TALK Join your hiking buddies on Sunday, December 4th for some holiday fun, the presentation of MCM Awards and a fascinating talk by geologist and HCC professor Karen Bridges. Read the Dec. 4th. trip schedule entry for details and please RSVP. SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 12 - PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR - GUNPOWDER LOOP/HEMLOCK GORGE - 9.5 M/H ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Join us as we hike at the top of the Reservoir on the Gunpowder River. This will be a different hike on many different trails then in previous years. We will start on a fire road to a point up river passed Hemlock Gorge to see the remains of a mill/bridge. After going to the graveyard that dates back to the 1700s we will go to the cave on the north side, flashlight recommended (biggest cave in Baltimore County – pictures on Google Earth) and go to the Betty’s Run waterfall. We will continue on fire roads (different trails) and after seeing River Valley Ranch will continue on the south side of the river and end with the Hemlock Gorge loop, an unusual river gorge that makes you feel like you are in New England. Two significant stream crossings and a slope side precarious rocky trail through the gorge. Pace of 2.5 mph. LEAVE: 9:00 a.m. from Middletown Road Park-N-Ride, I-83 north, Exit 31. LEADER: Caryn Joachim 410-374-4879 . [email protected] . Guests please call by 8 p.m. Thursday. CARPOOL COST: $2.00 SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 13 - PVSP OELLA HIKE – 6M This 6 mile Sunday morning hike in Baltimore County provides a brisk morning hike that starts in Oella and returns in time to watch the football games. We will hike at a pace of about 2.5 mph, much of the time along the Patapsco River, and encounter a couple of steep but relatively short climbs. We will pause for a short snack break on the way, and should return to the starting point around noon. LEAVE: 9:15 AM from the trail head at the end of St. Johnsbury Road in Oella. From I-695, take Exit 13 and follow Frederick Road (Route 144) west for about 4 miles. Before crossing the River, turn right on Westchester Ave (before the Trolley Stop). Go 1.1 miles and at the Oella Ave intersection, make a slight jog to the left as you cross and continue on Westchester. In .7 miles, turn left on St. Johnsbury Road. At the end of St. Johnsbury (.2 miles), park along the street.