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Sunset Hike & Camping at Annapolis Rock/Black Rock Cliff
Boonsboro/Myersville, Maryland
Saturday, May 6, 2017

Mary's Rock Sunset
http://gmp.cbwra.org/

Join the GMP for a hike up Mary's Rock. It is one of high points in the Shenandoah National Park and you will have some great views from there. It will be steep up to the summit.

This is a sunset hike, so we will take the shortcut to the summit. You will need a headlamp/flashlight or you could use your smartphone's flashlight.

TRAIL: 1.8 miles (parking lot to the summit) It should take us about 1 hr 30 min to the summit (3,514 ft). We will gain 1,210 ft of elevation. This hike is short but strenuous.

GMP: Sky Meadows State Park
http://gmp.cbwra.org/node/146

http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sky-meadows?rewrite_uri=state_pa...

Join us in a scenic seven mile hike at Sky Meadows State Park, about 1.5 hours west of DC. This approximately four hour hike is strenuous in parts, with a 1,000 foot climb to the ridge, and includes hiking along the Appalachian trail.

Date: Saturday, April 1 at 1:00 pm

Where to meet: Parking lot at Sky Meadows near the gift shop and historic buildings.

Contact: Michael Beaghen, 301-763-2981

Cost: $5 per car

Old Rag
Shenandoah National Park, VA
http://www.hikingupward.com/SNP/OldRag/

Old Rag, a rocky mountain in the middle of Shenandoah National Park, has the 360-degree panoramas near the summit.

*** This hike is STRENUOUS. The first 2-miles are steady uphill hiking. The next mile or so requires scrambling over boulders and is exposed. The net gain from the parking lot is approximately 2,500 feet. The entire loop is 8 miles and takes about 6 hours.

WHEN: Saturday, April 15, 2017 @ 8am

MEETING PLACE (2 Options):

GMP City Hike
Clarendon to US Capitol

We will hike from the Clarendon station (the orange line) to the US Capitol. Along the way, we will visit the following places and covering about 8 to 9 miles.

- US Marine Memorial
- National Cemetery
- Lincoln Memorial
- Dr. King's Memorial
- Tidal Basin (Cherry Blossom???)
- Washington Memorial
- US Capitol

NOTE: Since we will be near metro stations, you are free to leave and take the metro home without completing the hike.

WHEN: Saturday, March 18th, @ 9:30am

MEETING PLACE: the Clarendon metro station

Join the Green Mountain People (Census Outdoor Club) as we take a one hour relaxed Western-style trail ride over the rolling hills and through the shady woods of Clinton, MD. ***No experience necessary***

When: Sunday June 4 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 pm. Participants will need to arrive at the stable by 11:30 a.m.

Where: Piscataway Riding Stables, 10775 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD.
http://piscatawaystable.com/

Cost: $50 cash only + optional tip if you want to for trail hand

Attire: Long Pants, Shoes with a heel, helmet (optional -- bike helmets okay)

Join the GMP for our festive annual Harpers Ferry holiday hike. Expect a short, scenic, 2-3 hour hike of moderate difficulty. Most of the afternoon will be available for exploring the town, shopping, and taking in history. A possible optional post-hike Holiday snack and drink location will be determined. Harpers Ferry celebrates Christmas 1860's style https://www.nps.gov/hafe/planyourvisit/living-history-events.htm.

DATE: Saturday, December 2, 2017

Join the GMP for our festive annual Harpers Ferry holiday hike. Expect a short, scenic, 2-3 hour hike of moderate difficulty. Most of the afternoon will be available for exploring the town, shopping, and taking in history. A possible optional post-hike Holiday snack and drink location will be determined. Harpers Ferry celebrates Christmas 1860's style https://www.harpersferryhistory.org/2016-schedule-events.

DATE: Saturday, December 3, 2015