Hiking Plans

Trbo6gn · Jan 4, 2018

I've hiked just about every trail in the area. Alberton Road trail at Patapsco Valley is pretty cool. There are remnants of a town that was washed away by a flood all throughout the trail. I'd be in for some hiking.

MacGuns · Jan 4, 2018

gamer_jim said:
We just watched "A Walk in the Woods" and now I want to hike the Appalachian trail.
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The "A Walk in the Woods" book and the My Way movie with Martin Sheen about the Camino de Santiago got me interested in walking/hiking several years ago. I spent half of 2016 and the start of 2017 training for the 50K one day hike on the C&O. I haven't done much after I did that hike, so I want to get back into it. The Camino is my new goal (France to Spain.)

Sealion · Jan 4, 2018

MacMoov said:
The "A Walk in the Woods" book and the My Way movie with Martin Sheen about the Camino de Santiago got me interested in walking/hiking several years ago. I spent half of 2016 and the start of 2017 training for the 50K one day hike on the C&O. I haven't done much after I did that hike, so I want to get back into it. The Camino is my new goal (France to Spain.)

Thanks for the movie suggestions, I have not seen those. I biked the entire C&O with friends about 7 years ago. I was in running shape, not biking shape. My butt looked like a baboon's @ss and felt worse. Lesson learned.

welder516 · Jan 4, 2018

gamer_jim said:
I would be very much interested in this. Saturday morning would work well for me too.

We just watched "A Walk in the Woods" and now I want to hike the Appalachian trail.

This is actually something I've been thinking about for a while, getting into hiking and backpacking. A few years ago I dreamed about doing overnight backpacking on the weekend as sort of a stress relief and exercise plan. One of my fantasy vacations is to go backpacking in the middle of nowhere by myself. I've got a lot to learn and get in better shape in order to do that.

A little over a year ago , my brother and I went to Texas to meet a gun forum member and his friend . We drove to Oklahoma to hike in and spend 5 days in the wilderness . (Broken Bow area)

We/I had the best time of my life , we took several guns in and ammo , fishing gear . And packed in an area around a lake , it was remote , it was a 45 minute drive off road and an 1 hour plus walk on top of that .

We heard noises and howling at night , it was amazing .

welder516 · Jan 24, 2018

Okay couch potatoes , This Sat. 27th of Jan. I am planning a hike . Can we get a MDS crew together for a hike at Patapsco State Park either location , we just need to see where to meet up at the park .

Let's make it happen .

welder516 · Jan 24, 2018

I forgot to mention it will be in the mid 50's

trailman · Jan 24, 2018

Too far to get too plus we have the mountian here for me. I'll toss this out though there is a very active mid Atlantic hiking group on Meetup that you should look into.

nedsurf · Jan 24, 2018

I miss Patapsco a ton. One of the best state parks.

doggyjacket · Jan 24, 2018

welder516 said:
Okay couch potatoes , This Sat. 27th of Jan. I am planning a hike . Can we get a MDS crew together for a hike at Patapsco State Park either location , we just need to see where to meet up at the park .

Let's make it happen .

I'm interested. Am I able to bring my dog?

SummitCnty · Jan 24, 2018

My Saturday to work of course. My luck.

Half-cocked · Jan 24, 2018

I'm interested... If it's the McKeldin area.

I'm not sure of my availability on Saturday yet though. Will know for sure by Friday.

What time?

And what trail(s) were you thinking of doing? I'm 55 and a little overweight, so I'm more of a "slow and steady"-style hiker.

BigTrain · Jan 24, 2018

If dogs are welcome, I'd be interested.

welder516 · Jan 25, 2018

doggyjacket said:
I'm interested. Am I able to bring my dog?

Half-cocked said:
I'm interested... If it's the McKeldin area.

I'm not sure of my availability on Saturday yet though. Will know for sure by Friday.

What time?

And what trail(s) were you thinking of doing? I'm 55 and a little overweight, so I'm more of a "slow and steady"-style hiker.

Yes dogs are fine with me , and walking style will average out with the group we have . It is not a race , as far as time I do like to get an earlier start because then I have the rest of day for other things .

I like to at least be at the location we chose by 8 ish and we can pick Marriotsville or Elkridge both are great hikes . As far as distance and trails we all can agree to mileage I do a minimum of 3 plus miles and I am willing to do 6 or more if needed . The walk is not written in stone and we can adjust accordingly .

Sorry I did not respond last night but I am a early to bed early to rise guy .

welder516 · Jan 25, 2018

Once we have someone making a commitment I will send my cell number and fine tune meet-up at McKeldon in Marrioteville off Rt 70

welder516 · Jan 25, 2018

BigTrain said:
If dogs are welcome, I'd be interested.

Yes , dogs need walking to

Sealion · Jan 25, 2018

I've got to get some hours in the car with my son for his driver's license. We're headed to Gettysburg this weekend. I'll try to make it another time.

I like the dog idea. I suppose only on leash? Anyone have experience letting them off leash to run? I know some areas have enforcement in place resulting in tickets.

welder516 · Jan 25, 2018

Sealion said:
I've got to get some hours in the car with my son for his driver's license. We're headed to Gettysburg this weekend. I'll try to make it another time.

I like the dog idea. I suppose only on leash? Anyone have experience letting them off leash to run? I know some areas have enforcement in place resulting in tickets.

I have not seen any Rangers on trail , i have seen a couple off leash but most on leash .

welder516 · Jan 25, 2018

Doing a bump just in case some have not seen it .

ar15dave · Jan 25, 2018

I might be interested in this as well.

Dave

doggyjacket · Jan 25, 2018

Ok, I'm in. Here's the Park Pet Policy:

http://dnr.maryland.gov/Publiclands/Pages/pets.aspx

Park Rules
All pets must be licensed and have all required vaccinations, including a rabies vaccination.
Pets must be leashed. Pets may be off-leash and under voice control while swimming in designated areas or hunting (with the appropriate permit).
Pet owners must clean up after their pet. Waste disposal containers are available in most areas.
Service animals are permitted in all pedestrian areas.
Pets, with the exception of service animals, are not allowed in park buildings.
Pets, with the exception of service animals, are not allowed in playgrounds.
Pet owners must obey all park signs that prohibit the entry of pets into specific areas.
Excessive barking is not permitted in any park area, especially during campground "quiet hours" (10:00 p.m.- 7:00 a.m.).

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