Hiking and Hops at Rocks State Park and Falling Branch Brewery Register

Date and Time:
Sat, Jun 7, 2025; 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Eastern)

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Drive Solo, Carpool, Bike or ride the bus or light rail to our hikes trailhead with optional beer at local brewery after the 3 hour hike.

1401 Rock Spring Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA

Webinar URL:

39.55735300,-76.36735200 Paul Dongarra pdongarra70@gmail.com MM/DD/yyyy amOUuwqNAzpGSXwtHmnd12740

Organized By: Sierra Club's Greater Baltimore Group

Location: 1401 Rock Spring Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA

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Event Organizers:
Paul Dongarra
   pdongarra70@gmail.com
   410-733-6077
Jack Wise
   hikingjack@netzero.net
   (443) 903-9042

Hiking and Hops Outing at Rocks State Park and Fall Branch Brewery

Join Sierra Club for another Hiking and Hops outing,
whereby we visit a nearby brewery after our hike (optional).

NOTE!!!!! This is one of our more vigorous hikes. It is not too long but it is steep and goes up and down quite a bit. Please wear appropriate shoes and consider bringing hiking poles as they really help!

SCENIC ALERT! This hike is during the height of mountain laurel bloom season. This combined with scenic overviews, hiking alongside class III rapids makes this a hike not to be missed!!!

Cost: Free but please consider making a donation to BICO, Sierra's arm that supports inner city youth by taking them out into nature.

Date: June 7th, 2025
Time: 10:00am-2:30 pm
Location: Giant Food Parking Lot: 1401 Rock Spring Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014

MEETUP NOTES: We will be meeting in the Giant Food parking lot.
Paul your outing leader drives a lime green Toyota Prius. Jack our other leader drives a white Subaru wagon with storage containers on the roof.

SAVE THE PLANET ALERT!!!: PLEASE VISIT this link to look for a carpool with or sign up to offer someone a ride by adding a trip.

TRANSIT OPTIONS:
PICK UP AVAILABLE AT HALETHORPE MARC TRAIN STATION
or
The City Purple and R40 Buses has stops 1 block from our Catonsville carpool location.
or
Call Paul if you'd like to be picked up at one of the following Park and Rides: Southwest in Catonsville, White Marsh MTA, Park and Ride at 3510 Woodsdale Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009 or Mountain Road Park and Ride

LAND RECOGNITION: this hike is taking place on the ancestral lands once occupied by the Susquahannock peoples

Trailhead Restroom facilities: there are no restrooms at the trailhead or along the trail. There will be a restroom in the Giant where we will be departing from. Use your best judgement if you want to hit the potty before the hike.

LEAVE NO TRACE: Be prepared to carry your trash out with you, better yet, bring a small bag to pick up trash left by others.

CHILDREN over 8 are welcome if accompanied by a legal guardian.

DOGS: welcomed, but must be leashed and waste picked up after.

WATER: please bring your own water to stay hydrated.

Hiking poles and hiking boots are not required but always a good idea. Susquehanna has lots of hills and poles help. Laced, closed toe shoes are required. Hat, bug spray and sunscreen suggested if needed.

TICK warning: Protection strategies include: treating clothes with Permethrin, wearing long pants tucked into socks and wearing a hat and long sleeves, insect repellent, and of course performing a tick check afterwards is always suggested.

DAY OF CONTACT: Paul Dongarra, 410-733-6077 or Jack Wise: 443-903-9042

Hike Details: 10:00am -2:00pm

This hike should take approximately 3.5-4.5 hours to complete. Keep in mind that 30 minutes of this time is traveling from our meetup location to the trailhead in the park. Along the trail there may be tripping hazards such as rocky conditions or exposed roots. We will be finding a spot to stop for lunch if you'd like to pack something to eat.

Brewery Details:
Falling Branch Brewery, 825 Highland Rd, Street, MD 21154
Live music and Food is also available.

For other ideas about making a whole day of the outing visit Harford County Tourism!

Level: Strenuous

Cost: Free

Signup Instructions: Everyone who attends needs to register and sign the waiver. Guardians will have to sign the waiver for any minors under the age of 18 that is under their care.

Bring: Water, trekking poles if you use them and wear sturdy shoes

Signup Restrictions: This event is limited to 70 participants.

Additional Directions: We will be meeting at the Giant Parking lot at 10am and then carpooling to the Park's parking lot to minimize the risk of not having enough parking.

Carpool: Please offer up your car for a carpool and/or look for a ride being offered close to you. See carpool Sing UP URL

Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.

Cancellation Policy: Heavy rain cancels

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