About us
The Patapsco Hikers has moderate hikes most Thursdays centered in Howard, Baltimore, and Carroll counties. Most hikes are 7-10 miles in length and involve 500 – 1500 feet of climb at a pace of 2.5 – 3 mph. We also have occasional, easier (five miles or so, less than 800 feet of climb) hikes on Mondays.
Upcoming hikes are posted on the internet on Sunday or Monday for the following Thursday, weather permitting. We typically start at 9:30 sharp and end around 1 PM or so with an optional lunch at a modest nearby venue or trailside.
Note that the hike description gives the estimated length and cumulative climb of the hike along with some descriptive elements (rocky, rooty, muddy, etc). Please judge carefully if this hike will be a pleasant experience for you (we want to come back) or an unpleasant struggle that will kill your enthusiasm for hiking.
Hikes are limited to 10 attendees. “Yes” RSVP’s are required for each hike. We ask you to donate $1 per hike to pay Meetup fees but no one will be turned away if they choose not to donate.
Well-mannered dogs are permitted but only with prior approval from the group organizer.
Please note that I do not answer my phone unless I know who's calling. You can send me a message through the Meetup website.
WARNING Patapsco Hikers (PH) takes a common-sense approach to hiking/walking. We encourage participants use their best judgement and err on the side of caution when participating with the group. This is an outdoor activity and mishaps do occur.
By registering for any hike, you agree to the following waiver of liability:
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“I am aware of the risks inherent in outdoor activities. Therefore, I will be responsible for my own well-being while participating in the activities of the Patapsco Hikers, and while traveling to and from these activities. I agree that the Patapsco Hikers Meetup Group, its officers, representatives, other participants and trip leaders are not liable individually or collectively for any injury, disease, sickness, loss, or damage to my person or property, direct or consequential, arising out of the activities of the Group. Neither I nor anyone in my household is currently in quarantine, is awaiting the results of a corona-virus test, or has a fever, or any flu-like symptoms.”
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Upcoming events
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Sunday Funday Hike at Patapsco Hilton Area + Manor Hill Brewery
Patapsco Valley State Park - Hilton Area, 1101 Hilton Avenue, Catonsville, MD, USJoin me for a pre-work week hike....it's a moderate hike of about five miles, with rocks, roots, and some elevation change especially on the way back. We will be taking the Forest Glen Trail to the Saw Mill Branch Trail and Buzzard Rock Trail, with a side excursion down the bike path to the swinging bridge.
After the hike please join us for a well earned Drink/Food/Music at the Manor Hill Tavern
Take I695 Exit 13 Frederick Ave West towards Catonsville. In a few miles, take a left at South Rolling Rd (Light). In 100 yards, take a right at the fork to Hilton Ave. Proceed on Hilton for about 1.5 miles and take a right into the park entrance. Take the first right turn to shelter 245
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A Monumental Occasion - 55th Annual lighting of the Washington Monument
HomeSlyce, 336 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, USWe will meet at HomeSlyce Pizza place on Charles at 5:30 for drinks...and head up to the Monument around 6:30.
Don't miss the 55th Annual Lighting of the Washington Monument. Enjoy holiday entertainment, refreshments, fireworks finale choreographed to music.
Pre-event festivities start at 5:00 pm in Mount Vernon, I was thinking we could check out the festivities at the Walters Art Gallery if the weather is cold, or the outside ones if it is nice out. The ceremony begins at 5pm with the official lighting at approximately 7:20pm.
https://mountvernonplace.org/monument-lighting/
Baltimore's Monumental Occasion is going green with energy-saving LED lights replacing old-fashioned bulbs on the Monument this year. BGE Smart Energy Savers Program (www.bgesmartenergy.com) is a proud partner of the Monument Lighting, providing this year’s energy-efficient holiday lights to help Baltimore save energy and money. Coordinated by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore in conjunction with the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts and the Department of Recreation and Parks. The event is sponsored by Saul Ewing. The media partners are WBAL-TV 11 and MIX 106.5.5 attendees
Past events
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