The Big Hike & Beyond

  • September 14, 2025
  • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • McKeldin Area_11676 Marriottsville Rd, Marriottsville, MD 21104
  • 179

Registration

  • Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway for a fun and educational Family Hike designed for explorers of all ages! This easy and engaging 1-hour hike on wide natural surface trails, (expect exposed roots and uneven trail surface!) is the perfect way for families to enjoy the outdoors together while learning more about the plants, history, and natural beauty of Patapsco Valley State Park.

    Along the way, families can enjoy:

    Plant identification activities

    Fun and interactive nature games

    A relaxed pace with plenty of time to explore and ask questions

    This hike is great for:

    Families with young children

    First-time hikers

    Anyone looking for a relaxed, social, and nature-filled experience

    Led by the enthusiastic team at Patapsco Heritage Greenway, the Family Hike is all about connection between people, place, and nature.

    Note: The $10 registration fee is for a 4-person family.
  • Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway for a fun and educational Family Hike designed for explorers of all ages! This easy and engaging 1-hour hike on wide natural surface trails, (expect exposed roots and uneven trail surface!) is the perfect way for families to enjoy the outdoors together while learning more about the plants, history, and natural beauty of Patapsco Valley State Park.

    Along the way, families can enjoy:

    Plant identification activities

    Fun and interactive nature games

    A relaxed pace with plenty of time to explore and ask questions

    This hike is great for:

    Families with young children

    First-time hikers

    Anyone looking for a relaxed, social, and nature-filled experience

    Led by the enthusiastic team at Patapsco Heritage Greenway, the Family Hike is all about connection between people, place, and nature.

    Note: The $10 registration fee is for a 4-person family.
    Along the way, families can enjoy:

    Plant identification activities

    Fun and interactive nature games

    A relaxed pace with plenty of time to explore and ask questions

    This hike is great for:

    Families with young children

    First-time hikers

    Anyone looking for a relaxed, social, and nature-filled experience

    Led by the enthusiastic team at Patapsco Heritage Greenway, the Family Hike is all about connection between people, place, and nature.

    Note: The $10 registration fee is for a 4-person family.
  • Be a hike leader/sweeper, help out with set up, food, and beverages, and generally pitch in at The Big Hike!
  • Be a hike leader/sweeper, help out with set up, food, and beverages, and generally pitch in at The Big Hike!
  • Be a hike leader/sweeper, help out with set up, food, and beverages, and generally pitch in at The Big Hike!

Registration is closed

Come Play in the Park!

Join us for a free, drop-in event celebrating all the ways we enjoy Patapsco! From yoga and disc golf tutorials to fishing demos, a guided family/adaptive hike, suggested hiking routes, and a free pizza lunch- there’s something for everyone!

No registration required! Just stop by between 10 AM and 1 PM at the McKeldin Area (Shelter 576).

Free pizza, beverages, and swag while supplies last!

This event is offered in partnership with:
The Mountain Club of Maryland, Black Girls Hike, Patapsco Heritage Greenway, Yoga with Coffey, Patapsco Valley Disc Golf Club, Serenity Ridge, and the Maryland Park Service.

All activities include accessible and adaptive options. If you have special considerations, please contact us HERE.

Please see below for UPDATED schedule of activities:

Timed Activities:

  • 10- 10:15 AM Yoga 

  • 10:30- 10:45 AM Yoga 

  • 11AM-12PM Family & Adaptive Hike (1-hour guided hike, out-and-back on Tall Poplar trail)

  • 11:15-11:30 AM Yoga 

  • 11:45- 12:00 PM Yoga 

  • 12:00- 1:00 PM Free Pizza Lunch!! 

Please bring your own yoga mat if you plan to participate in a yoga session.

Ongoing Activities (10:00am- 1:00pm)

  • Disc Golf Tutorials

  • Fishing Demos

  • Suggested Hiking Routes




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