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Gunpowder Falls State Park First Day Hike
Gunpowder Falls State Park, 10000 Belair Rd, Kingsville, MD | Get Directions »
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Gunpowder Falls State Park First Day Hike
A Big Gunpowder Start to 2013
Time of Event: 10 a.m.
Meeting Location: Meet at the trail head on the Big Gunpowder River and the parking area on the downstream side of Rt 1. (Near Perry Hall)
Degree of Difficulty: Easy to moderate hike for families of all ages.
Length of Trail: Approximately 2 miles round trip. Hike will cover some wet or uneven terrain.
Things to Bring: Participants are asked to wear clothes and shoes appropriate for the weather (rain, snow or shine), and bring water for drinking, and a camera (optional). Sturdy footwear is recommended.
RSVP: Reservations required. Call Gunpowder Falls State Park at 410-592-2897 to let us know you are going to join us!
Additional Information: Take a hike with two experienced Rangers on the scenic Big Gunpowder River and explore one of Gunpowder Falls State Parks most popular trails. Hike may include a visit to sawmill ruins or the striking “Pot Rocks” geological formation. Dogs on a leash are welcome.
Event Details
| Where | Gunpowder Falls State Park 10000 Belair Rd, Kingsville, MD 21087 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 10:00 am |
| Website | http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/firstdayhikes.asp |
| Price | $0 |
More About Gunpowder Falls State Park
What appears to be nothing more than a parking lot off Belair Road is actually a gateway into multiple hiking and biking trails along the Gunpowder River. Sandy banks, rills and intricate rock formations provide the ideal landscape for an intimate picnic, an afternoon stroll or a run with your favorite (leashed) pet. Signs with environmental facts, mileage markers and fenced nature preserves add to the park's educational appeal. Local water-lovers will also enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking and tubing down Perry Hall's most popular natural landmark. Park rangers ask that visitors take all of their trash with them upon exiting the area.
