Mountain Club Of Maryland

WELCOME TO THE MOUNTAIN CLUB OF MARYLAND

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COVID-19 Announcement

Click HERE to read the Mountain Club of Maryland’s position on COVID-19 Hiking Restrictions:

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The Mountain Club is the oldest hiking club in Maryland (since 1934) and the premier hiking group in the state. We are a volunteer organization that is centered on hiking. We support Leave No Trace principles, and we work on both local trails and the Appalachian Trail. We organize and lead hikes and other outdoor activities such as camping, canoe / kayak trips, and backpacking. We have a year-round schedule with hikes in and around Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey and Delaware. Our trips are rated by length and difficulty, so you are sure to find one that suits you. Our trips are well organized and led by experienced trip leaders.

We are also one of the volunteer clubs responsible for maintaining the Appalachian Trail, and we offer volunteer opportunities and service trips for trail work. Click here for details.

Hiking is one of the best ways to get exercise. No matter what type of trail you choose, hiking is a great whole-body workout. The physical benefits of hiking include: building stronger muscles and bones, improving your sense of balance, and improving heart health.

We welcome guests. And for a very moderate fee, you can become a member and gain access to our members schedule that contains the full trip details, as well as our regular newsletters and email updates. Hiking with the Mountain Club is a great way to stay in shape and make new friends, and it costs a lot less than a gym.

A few important notes: