January Events
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First Day Hike at Jerusalem Mill |
Gunpowder Falls State Park 1/1/2017 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Jerusalem Mill (2813 Jerusalem Road, Kingsville, MD 21087) City: Kingsville County: Baltimore Description: As part of a nationwide initiative led by the American Hiking Society to encourage people to get outdoors, kids and adults alike are invited to get their hearts pumping while enjoying the beauty of our park. Please wear warm clothes and sturdy shoes. Meet at the bulletin board by the parking lot across from the Mill. All events subject to cancellation due to severe weather. Check our Twitter page for cancellation notices: twitter.com/GunpowderSP Cost: No Cost Directions: URL: http:// Name: Andrea Townsley-Sapp Phone: 443-252-1141 Email: andrea.townsley-sapp@maryland.gov |
First Day Hike at North Point State Park |
Gunpowder Falls State Park 1/1/2017 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: North Point State Park (8400 North Point Road, Edgemere, MD 21219) City: Edgemere County: Baltimore Description: As part of a nationwide initiative led by the American Hiking Society to encourage people to get outdoors, kids and adults alike are invited to get their hearts pumping while enjoying the beauty of our park. Please wear warm clothes, sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight or headlamp. Meet at Parking Lot A (just beyond the Contact Station). All events subject to cancellation due to severe weather. Check our Twitter page for cancellation notices: twitter.com/GunpowderSP Cost: No cost, but park entrance fee in effect. Directions: URL: http:// Name: Andrea Townsley-Sapp Phone: 443-252-1141 Email: andrea.townsley-sapp@maryland.gov |
First Day Hike |
Seneca Creek State Park 1/1/2017 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: 11950 Clopper Road City: Gaithersburg County: Montgomery Description: Join the rangers for an easy to moderate hike traversing several areas of the park. The hike will follow a portion of the Long Draught Trail, Kingfisher Overlook, old farm roads and the Great Seneca Trail for fantastic photo opportunities. Warm up with hot cocoa and s’mores around a fire at the Nuthatch Pavilion after the hike. Pets on a leash are welcome. Wear weather appropriate attire and bring water. Registration is encouraged at (301) 924-2127. Cost: No Cost Directions: From Washington, D.C, Virginia and points south, take I-270 north towards Frederick, Maryland. Take Exit 10, Clopper Road (Route 117). Turn right at the light at the bottom of the ramp. The park is approximately 2 miles on the left. From points north, take I-270 south towards Washington, D.C., take Exit 11 (MD Route 124 west). Turn right at the light at the bottom of the ramp. At the second light, turn right onto Clopper Road (Route 117). The park is approximately 1.5 miles on the left. URL: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/seneca.aspx Name: Park Staff Phone: 301-924-2127 Email: senecacreek.statepark@maryland.gov |
First day Hike: Under the Frost! |
Elk Neck State Park 1/1/2017 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: 4395 Turkey Point Rd North East, MD 21901 City: Noth East County: Cecil Description: Ring in the New Year by breaking in your hiking boots! Join a Ranger on an invigorating one and a half mile trek on the Mauldin Mountain Loop, learning more about the winter behaviors of Elk Neck’s critters along the way. Meet at Mauldin Mountain in the North East River area. Donations welcomed! Cost: Free Directions: URL: http:// Name: Michael Hyde Phone: 410-287-5333 Email: Michael.Hyde@maryland.gov |
First Day Group Hike |
Tuckahoe State Park 1/1/2017 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Location: 13070 Crouse Mill Road City: Queen Anne County: Queen Anne's Description: Meet at the Lake Area. Hike length will vary based on hiker preference. Warm beverages will be provided. Pets encouraged! Cost: No Cost Directions: URL: http:// Name: Tuckahoe State Park Phone: 410-820-1668 Email: heather.mccarthy@maryland.gov |