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Anne Arundel County Outings
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Howard County Outings
Montgomery County Outings
Metropolitan Washington Regional Outings Program
Baltimore Inner City Outings
Catoctin Group (Carroll, Frederick, and Washington Counties)
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Outings Calendar
Every First Sunday of the month: Invasive Plant Removal at Ruth B. Swann Park/Potomac Branch Library. Contact Marc Imlay, (301) 283-0808. Directions: 20 miles S of Beltway on Rt. 210, Indian Head Hwy. then 30 to 40 minutes from the Beltway.
JANUARY 2008
Anytime in January - GB Moderate. Cross Country Ski Trips Ski locally in the Baltimore area or in Western Maryland when there is enough snow. Jack 410-256-3963
Thur. Jan. 3 GB - Outings Planning Meeting New and prospective outings leaders are welcome to attend the next quarterly meeting of the Greater Baltimore Group's Outings Committee on Thursday, January 3. Come plan new outings and meet other outings leaders. If you're interested in leading outings and are curious about what is involved, come and talk with the outings leaders. The meeting will be held at the Panera Bread restaurant in Timonium, beginning with dinner and socialization at 6:30 in a quiet corner and meeting to follow at 7:00. From I-83 north, take exit 16 Timonium Rd. east, turn left on York Rd., then turn right at the next light for the Timonium Center. For more information, call Bette at 410-666-2696.
Sat. Jan. 5 GB - Easy. Cromwell Valley Park Hike (Children and dogs are welcome) 3 miles through this Baltimore County park that is a working farm with draft horses, woodlands, hilly meadows, streams, old limestone kilns, and a brook bubbling out of the ground. Check out the success of invasive plant removals and native plantings. Meet at 10:30 AM in the parking lot beside the house in the park's Sherwood Farm section on Cromwell Bridge Rd. north from the Baltimore Beltway. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Stay for brunch at Sander's Corner Restaurant nearby. For details, call Mary at 410-248-0423/410-239-4590 or 443-386-0862 (cell), or email at XxDiTz4LyFxX@aol.com.
Sat. Jan. 12 - GB Moderate. Great Falls Hike and Dinner History meets nature at Great Falls section of the C&O Canal in Potomac, MD. We will examine how the canal and locks were constructed and operated. We will take the boardwalk to the Great Falls overlook on Olmsted Island. Length of hike will be 4 miles or less depending on weather and condition of trails. Entrance fee required. There will be a dinner stop in Rockville after the hike. Meet at 1:00 PM at the South West Park & Ride (for map to park & ride see http://www.mtamaryland.com/services/sports/ravens/New_Southwest_Map.cfm)
Call Bill for details at 410-574-1453.
FEBRUARY 2008
Anytime in February - GB Moderate. Cross Country Ski Trips Ski locally in the Baltimore area or in Western Maryland when there is enough snow. Jack 410-256-3963
Sat. Feb. 23 GB - Moderate. Gunpowder at Belair Rd. (Older children and dogs are welcome) 4 miles along the Gunpowder River. See how river habitat changes in the winter. Dress for the weather. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. Meet at 11 A.M. in the parking lot for the trails on Belair Road, on the north side of bridge over the river. Call Mary at 410-248-0423/410-239-4590 or 443-386-0862 (cell), or email at XxDiTz4LyFxX@aol.com.
Mon. Feb. 25 GB - Easy. Special Meeting with Speaker and Hiker Quiz Come to a special general meeting of the Greater Baltimore Sierra Club. Baltimore Trails author Bryan MacKay will talk about updates to his book and present a slide show about the John Muir Trail in California. There will be a hikers quiz with questions about local trails, trail skills, and trail threats, with a backpack donated by REI as the prize. For more information, contact Richard Klein at 410-654-3021 or Rklein@ceds.org.
MARCH 2008
Anytime in March - GB Moderate. Cross Country Ski Trips Ski locally in the Baltimore area or in Western Maryland when there is enough snow. Jack 410-256-3963
Sun. Mar. 2 GB - Moderate. Cross Country Ski Trip Possible Cross County sking but if there is no snow or not enough snow, a hike will be held. Meet at the Mt. Carmel Road Park & Ride at 12:00 noon. For detail call Jack at 410-256-3963.
Sat. Mar. 15 GB - Moderate. Patapsco Hike About 4 miles. Meet at the Rolling Road Park & Ride off I-95 south at 10 AM. For more information, call John at 410-566-0915.
Fri. Mar. 21 GB - Easy: Happy Hour and Social Members and non-members are invited to meet 6 - 8 PM for socialization, happy hour, and dinner at the Charred Rib in the Ridgely Shopping Center in Lutherville near York Road. Walking distance to the Lutherville light rail station. For details, contact Paul at 410-667-4889 pstech@smart.net
Sat. Mar. 22 GB - Invasive Plant Removal along Glen Ellen - Seminary Trail Help cut invasive vines and pull other non-native plants along the Glen Ellen - Seminary Trail in the Loch Raven Watershed. Meet at 9:00 AM on Seminary Ave. just past the light to the left off Dulaney Valley Rd., just north of the Baltimore Beltway. Tools, gloves, and refreshments will be provided. For information, call Mary at 410-248-0423/410-239-4590 or 443-386-0862 (cell), or email at XxDiTz4LyFxX@aol.com.
Sat. Mar. 22 GB - Moderate. Prettyboy Reservoir Hike (Older children and dogs are welcome) 4-6 miles along the shoreline and through forests around Prettyboy Reservoir along the old Prettyboy Trail, newly re-discovered and maintained by the GB Sierra Club in collaboration with the Prettyboy Watershed Alliance and the Mountain Club of Maryland. Enjoy the pristine water and wildlife along this isolated trail. Look for the beginning signs of spring. Meet at 1:00 PM at the Mt Carmel Rd. park and ride just west off Rt. 83 north of the Baltimore Beltway. For details, call Mary at 410-248-0423/410-239-4590 or 443-386-0862 (cell), or email at XxDiTz4LyFxX@aol.com.
Sun. Mar. 23 GB - Easter Sun-rise Service Celebrate the true meaning of Easter at a non-denominational Sunrise Service at Rocks State Park. It will be followed by fellowship with coffee, cocoa, and donuts, and an easy to moderate hike of about 3-4 miles. Children OK with prior approval. Meet at church parking lot on Seminary Ave W of Dulaney Valley Rd at 5:30 AM. Call Paul at 410-667-4889 or email pstech@smart.net for details.
Sat. Mar. 29 GB - GUNPOWDER STATE PARK SERVICE TRIP MCM in partnership with the local Sierra Club will clear and repair trails in the Hereford Area of Gunpowder State Park. Please come out and help us get the trails ready for the spring and summer hiking seasons. We will meet at 9:00am at the Mt. Carmel Road Park and Ride (Exit #27 of I-83). Bring lunch, water, and work gloves. Contact Mike O'Connor at (410) 871-0066 or email sharonmike2002@msn.com.
APRIL 2008
Thurs. April 3 GB - Outings Planning Meeting New and prospective outings leaders are welcome to attend the next quarterly meeting of the Greater Baltimore Group's Outings Committee on Thursday, April 3. Come plan new outings and meet other outings leaders. If you're interested in leading outings and are curious about what is involved, come and talk with the outings leaders. The meeting will be held at the Panera Bread restaurant in Timonium, beginning with dinner and socialization at 6:30 in a quiet corner and the meeting to follow at 7:00. From I-83 north, take exit 16 Timonium Rd. east, turn left on York Rd., and turn right at the next light for the Timonium Center across from the State Fairgrounds. For more information, call Bette at 410-666-2696.
Sat. April 5 GB - Moderate. Gunpowder River Hike About 4 miles. Meet at the Mt. Carmel Road Park & Ride off I-83 north at 11 AM. For more information, call John at 410-566-0915.
Sun. Apr. 6 GB - Moderate. Muddy Run Hike 6-7 miles in Southern Pennsylvania. Meet at 11:00 at K-Mart on Belair Road just north of Beltway excit 32. Call Jack 410-256-3963.
Sat. April 19 GB - Moderate. Earth Day Stream Cleanup at Double Rock Park (Child-Friendly Outing) Celebrate Earth Day (April 22) a few days early by cleaning up trash (bottles, cans, plastic bags, etc.) in and around the stream at this neighborhood park that includes a waterfall and trails through woodlands. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. Wear footwear for wading in shallow water. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Meet at 10 AM in the parking lot at the park's entrance at the end of Texas Ave. off Harford Rd. in Parkville. For more information, contact Mary at 410-239-4590 (home), 443-386-0862 (cell), or email at XxDiTz4LyFxX@aol.com.
Sat. & Sun. Apr. 26-27 GB - Moderate. Car Camping at Caledonia State Park in PA Day hiking along lakes and streams in the Michaux State Forest. For details, call Jack 410-256-3963
MAY 2008
Sun. May 4 GB - Perry Point Veterans Hospital Brighten the lives of patients at the Perry Point Veterans Hospital with a visit and sing-along accompanied by guitar and other instruments you may bring. Many of the people here do not have family and friends to visit them, and they appreciate interaction with other people, which is how we can show our appreciation for their sacrifices for our country. We will follow our visit with a short walk around Havre De Grace (they have a special celebration that weekend), and an early dinner at an inexpensive diner with great food. Meet at church parking lot on Seminary Ave W of Dulaney Valley Rd at 1:00 PM. Children OK with prior approval. Call Paul at 410-667-4889 or email pstech@smart.net for details.
Wed. May 7 GB - Easy. Gunpowder River Hike See wildflowers. Easy mile or two. Meet at Gunpowder River and Belair Road at 6:30 p.m. Call Jack at 410-256-3963.
Sat. May 17 GB - Moderate. Invasive Plant Removal in Leakin Park. Help cut invasive vines out of beautiful old trees in Leakin Park in Baltimore City. As well as getting satisfaction from freeing trees that are being choked and strangled, you will be rewarded with excellent exercise. Tools and gloves will be available. Meet at 10 AM at the Carrie Murray Nature Center in Leakin Park, off of Windsor Mill Road in Baltimore City. For more information, contact Mary at 410-239-4590 (home), 443-386-0862 (cell), or email at XxDiTz4LyFxX@aol.com.
Sat. May 17 GB - Moderate. Bicycle Ride on the Gwynns Falls Trail (Older children are welcome). Explore all or part of the new 15-mile bike trail that runs from near Rt. 70, through a series of parks along the Gwynns Falls to Middle Branch Park at Baltimore City's waterfront. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. Meet at 1 PM with your bicycle at Trailhead # 2, Winans Meadow - Leakin Park, 4500 Franklintown Rd off of Cooks Lane/Security Boulevard in Baltimore City. For more information, contact Mary at 410-239-4590 (home), 443-386-0862 (cell), or email at XxDiTz4LyFxX@aol.com.
Wed. May 21 GB - Easy. Evening Hike at Cylburn Arboretum (Children and dogs are welcome). 2 mile evening stroll along woodland trails and through formal gardens around a mansion house from the 1880s. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. Dogs must be friendly and leashed. Meet at 6:30 PM in the parking spaces along the side of the road just before the mansion. The park is in Baltimore City on Greenspring Ave. just off the Jones Falls Expressway between Coldspring Ave. and Northern Parkway. For more information, contact Mary at 410-239-4590 (home), 443-386-0862 (cell), or email at XxDiTz4LyFxX@aol.com
JUNE 2008
Sat. June 14 GB - Easy. Kayaking and Day at the Beach at Hammerman State Park Kayak where the Gunpowder River and Dundee Creek empty into the Chesapeake Bay. Explore the marshes and shoreline and look for wildlife in the air, in the water, and along the shores. Meet at 10 AM on the beach at the Hammerman Area of Gunpowder State Park. The park is on Ebenezer Rd. reached from the Whitemarsh Blvd. east exit off I-95. Bring your own or rent a kayak from Ultimate Watersports. It is required to wear a life jacket. There is an admission fee to the park. Stay afterwards or join us later for a picnic lunch and day at this sandy beach, which has picnic tables, a bathhouse, playground, etc. Kayaking is weather-dependent-no threat of thunderstorms and no high waves in the Bay. For more information, contact Mary at 410-239-4590 (home), 443-386-0862 (cell), or email at XxDiTz4LyFxX@aol.com.
Wed. June 18 GB - Easy. Evening Hike at Prettyboy Reservoir (Older children and dogs are welcome) 2 miles along the shoreline and through forests around Prettyboy Reservoir along the old Prettyboy Trail, newly re-discovered and maintained by the GB Sierra Club in collaboration with the Prettyboy Watershed Alliance and the Mountain Club of Maryland. Enjoy the pristine water and wildlife (maybe a beaver) along this isolated trail. Meet at 6:30 PM at the Mt Carmel Rd. park and ride just west off I-83 north of the Baltimore Beltway. For more information, contact Mary at 410-239-4590 (home), 443-386-0862 (cell), or email at XxDiTz4LyFxX@aol.com.
JULY 2008
Sun. July 6 GB - Moderate. Gunpowder River Tube Trip Bring a tube or rent one at the Monkton Station. Meet at the Monkton Station at 1:00 p.m. For details call Jack at 410-256-3963
Abbreviations Used
Most outings in the Maryland Chapter are run at the group level, with a few chapter and inter-chapter events. The group originating the outing is identified in parentheses by the leader's name. These and other abbreviations used are listed below:
AA: Anne Arundel County Group
AMC: Appalachian Mountain Club
AT: Appalachian Trail
GB: Greater Baltimore Group
GWNF: George Washington National Forest
HC: Howard County Group
MNF: Monongahela National Forest
MW: Metropolitan Washington Regional Outings Program (MWROP)
P&R: Park and Ride (meeting locations)
SNP: Shenandoah National Park
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