Maryland Hiking Clubs
- A 40 mile segment of the famous Appalachian Trail provides great hiking opportunities in Maryland.trail image by michael langley from Fotolia.com
Despite the sprawling urban environment of Baltimore, Frederick, and greater Washington D.C., Maryland is predominantly rural. The national and state parks of Maryland provide countless hiking opportunities, including 40 miles of the Appalachian Trail and 37 miles of the Assateague Island National Seashore. With such a wealth of resources, it is no surprise that hiking clubs are active in the state. Maryland hiking clubs are social clubs that organize hiking trips and promote the preservation of wilderness areas. - Maryland Outdoor Club is a non-profit organization for adults who want to be involved in outdoor activities. The club provides opportunities for individuals with any level of experience to come together and participate in non-competitive outdoors events in and around Maryland. Hikes currently offered by the club include a 6 mile loop in Patapsco Valley State Park, an urban hike through waterfront neighborhoods of Baltimore and an excursion to White Mountain in New Hampshire. Members create a personal profile on the club website. Although there are no membership fees, many activities have participation fees to cover expenses.
Maryland Outdoor Club
mdoutdoorclub.org - The Mountain Club of Maryland, founded in 1934, is the oldest hiking club in Maryland. The club headquarters are in Baltimore. Although the club sponsors activities of all sorts, it's main focus is providing hiking opportunities to people of all skill levels. The clubs schedules hikes year-round on Wednesdays and weekends to locations like the National Scenic Trail and the Appalachian Trail. Activities are for members, though guests may pay a $2 fee per activity to participate. Membership is $20 per adult or $25 per household for a 6-month period which grants access to trip schedules, newsletters, and a membership roster. The club is financed in part by grants and donations.
Mountain Club of Maryland
7923 Galloping Circle
Baltimore, MD 21244
410-377-6266
contact@mcomd.orgrnmcomd.org - The MD.DC.VA Hiking Group is a volunteer club based in Laurel. The club sponsors hikes of all types, from leisurely strolls down the C & O canal towpath or the Rock Creek Trail to 30 kilometer backpacking trips. Activities are scheduled almost every day of the week. On weekends, members do regional trips to the Appalachians, Shenandoah National Park and George Washington National Forest. The club also organizes other outdoors activities, skills workshops, and social events. Membership is contingent on creating a personal profile on their website. Most activities require a modest fee to cover costs.
The MD.DC.VA Hiking Group
meetup.com/Maryland-Hiking/
