Greater Baltimore Sierra Club Outings May – Dec 2012

Sat. & Sun. May 19 & 20 GB - Moderate. Car Camping at Caledonia State Park in PA

Camp overnight at Caledonia State Park and hike both days exploring lakes and streams in the Michaux State Forest in southern Pennsylvania. We will hike parts of the Appalachian Trail with some good views. Call Jack for details at 410-256-3963.

Sat. May 26 GB – Moderate. Sweet Air Hike.

5 miles. Diverse landscape through fields and forest, along the headwaters of the Little Gunpowder. Meet at 1:00 PM. From the Baltimore Beltway take Exit 27, Dulaney Valley Rd, north. After Loch Raven Reservoir the road bears left and becomes Jarrettsville Pike. Turn right on Hess Rd, 11.5 miles from beltway. Go 1 mile and turn right on Park Rd. Go 0.3 mile and turn left on Moores Rd. Go 1 mile and turn right on Dalton-Brevard Rd. Take to parking lot at end. Cancelled for steady rain or storms. For more details, call Alan at 410-252-5720 or email apenczek@stevenson.edu.

Wed. June 6 GB – Easy. Outings Meeting.

New and prospective outings leaders are welcome to attend a meeting of the Greater Baltimore Group’s Outings Committee. 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 PM 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 Jack at 410-256-3963 or Mary at 443-386-0862 or email XxDiTz4LyFxX@aol.com.

Wed. June 13 GB – Moderate. Evening Hike at Loch Raven

Moderate 3 to 4 mile hike along the shoreline of Loch Raven Reservoir on the Glenn Ellen Trail. Meet on Seminary Ave. to the left at the light off Dulaney Valley Rd. north from the Baltimore Beltway at 7:00 PM. For details, call Jack at 410-256-3963.

Sun. June 17 GB – Moderate. Leakin Park/Gwynns Falls Park Hike.

5-6 miles. Celebrate Father’s Day on this hike along paved and unpaved trails within the parks. Beautiful views of Gwynns Falls valley. Includes visit to Carrie Murray Nature Center. Meet at 1:00 PM. From I-695 take Exit 16, I-70 East (not West). Exit ramp will open onto Security Boulevard. Make the first right on Forest Park Ave. After one-half mi. turn right on Windsor Mill Rd. After one-third mi. turn right into Eagle Dr. and parking. Meet by tennis courts. Cancelled for steady rain or storms. For more details, call Alan at 410-252-5720 or email apenczek@stevenson.edu.

Wed. June 20 GB – Easy. Cylburn Arboretum Evening Hike (older children and dogs welcome).

2 miles. Celebrate the first day of summer. Cylburn is a “well-kept secret” with rare trees, wildflowers, spacious lawns and gardens surrounding a Victorian Mansion. Meet at 6:30 PM in front of the Vollmer Center at end of entrance driveway. Children under 18 must be accompanied by parent or other adult. Dogs must be friendly and leashed. Located at 4915 Greenspring Ave., Baltimore, on the east side of road, between Northern Parkway and Cold Spring Lane, both accessible via western exits off I-83.  The entrance is marked by stone pillars. Cancelled for steady rain or storms. For more details, call Alan at 410-252-5720 or email apenczek@stevenson.edu.

Sun. June 24 GB – Easy. Gunpowder Tube Trip

Meet at the Monkton Station on the NCR Trail at 12:00 noon. Bring a tube or rent one there. Bring water shoes, sun screen, and a way to keep your keys in your pocket like a safety pin. For more details, call Jack at 410-256-3963.

Sat. July 21 GB – Moderate. Mingo Forks/Bunker Hill Circuit Hike

4 miles on the south side of the Big Gunpowder. Pretty circuit through upland forest and narrow stream valleys. Meet at 1:00 PM at Mt. Carmel Park & Ride, just off of I-83 (west side). Cancelled for steady rain or storms. For more details, call Alan at 410-252-5720 or email apenczek@stevenson.edu.

Sun. Aug. 19 GB – Moderate. Daniels Trail Hike.

6 miles. Out-and-back hike along the south side of the Patapsco River, with one climb to the top of the ridge. Good chance of seeing herons. Will examine remnants of the B&O railroad track and visit the Davis Tunnel. Muddy spots possible. Meet at 1:00 PM. From I-70 take Route 29 North to end. Turn right on Rogers Ave. After 0.7 mi. turn left on Old Frederick Rd. After 0.6 mi. turn left on Daniels Rd. Meet at the small lot near the end of Daniels Rd., additional parking is around the corner by the dam. Cancelled for steady rain or storms. For more details, call Alan at 410-252-5720 or email apenczek@stevenson.edu.

Sat. Sept. 22 GB – Moderate. McKeldin Area Hike.

4 miles. Celebrate the fall Equinox with a hike. Explore diverse trail system in McKeldin Area of Patapsco Valley State Park. Meet in parking lot just past entrance station at 1:00 PM. Note: $2 entrance fee per person. From I-70 westbound take Exit 83, Marriottsville Rd. north 4 mi. to park entrance on right. From I-70 eastbound take Exit 82, Route 40 to Marriottsville Rd. and turn left. Cancelled for steady rain or storms. For more details, call Alan at 410-252-5720 or email apenczek@stevenson.edu.

Sat. & Sun. Oct. 6 & 7 GB - Moderate. Car Camping at Caledonia State Park in PA

Camp at the campground in Caledonia State Park and hike both days exploring lakes and streams in the Michaux State Forest in southern Pennsylvania. We will hike a part of the Appalachian Trail with some good views. Call Jack for details at 410-256-3963.

Sat. Nov. 3 GB – Moderate. Jerusalem Mill Little Gunpowder Hike.

6 miles. Late fall hike along Little Gunpowder River from Jerusalem Mill headquarters. Meet at 10 AM at Jerusalem Mill parking lot. From I-695 take Belair Rd. (Route 1) north 7.6 miles. Bear right on Jerusalem Road at Bradshaw Road. Follow Jerusalem Road for 1.9 miles to the mill and parking lot, just beyond the river. For more details, call Jack at 410-256-3963.

Sat. Dec. 1 GB – Easy to Moderate. Big Gunpowder Falls.

6 miles. Nice views of the river and a pretty rapid. Muddy spots possible. Meet at 10:00 AM in parking lot on south side of road. From I-695 take Belair Rd. (Route 1) north approx. 5 miles. You will cross the Big Gunpowder River. Just past the river, turn right into parking lot. For more details, call Jack at 410-256-3963.