In addition to the programs below, there are regular volunteer and community service activities scheduled on the Trail! For more program or general information, contact Nate Payer at 410-396-0440 or visit the main office at 1920 Eagle Drive in Gwynns Falls and Leakin Parks.
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Event Details (note that some of the events below are not scheduled to occur this month)
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Bike and Brunch or Canoe and Lunch
410-396-0440
10:00 AM
Join fellow park lovers for a chance to ride with a group in Baltimore and then enjoy a leisurely brunch (or lunch). Every third Saturday from April to October. A different area is explored each month by bicycle or canoe/kayaks. Pre-registration is required; please call at least 24 hours in advance. Cost is $20 and includes brunch or lunch. Age 18 & up. Call now for more details!
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Campfire Hike
Gwynns Falls Trail/Leakin Park (Windsor Mill Trailhead)
4300 block of Windsor Mill Road
410-396-0440
7:30 PM
Follow us high atop the hills of the Gwynns Falls Valley as the evening darkness creeps in. We’ll roast s’mores, listen to the night sounds of the forest as we tell stories around the fire. Bats! Owls! Who knows what! Ages 6 and up. Admission is $5. Please register in advance.
* Listed in Baltimore Magazine as one of “101 Things to Eat, See or Do Before You Die” article, June 2009.
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Gardening in Winans Meadows
Winans Meadow Trailhead 2
4500 Franklintown Road
Baltimore, MD 21229
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Gardening and garden maintenance opportunities available every Tuesday morning. Join two regular volunteers to maintain and improve two of our native plant gardens. Tools, gloves and refreshments will be provided. For more information, please call 410-945-0586.
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Gentle Adult Walks on the Gwynns Falls Trail
Leakin Park/Winans Meadow
4500 Franklintown Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-396-0440
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Join in the fun every Thursday morning with a member of the Friends of Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park on one of their weekly walk along the Gwynns Falls Trail. Route length and destination change weekly based on those who sign up. A great way to get outdoors with someone else to lead the way. Admission is free!
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Green Spaces and Brown Fields: Restoring Natural Heritage Along the Gwynns Falls
The Village Learning Place
2521 Saint Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
7:00 PM
Join Ed Orser, author of the book, Gwynns Falls ~ Baltimore Greenway to the Chesapeake Bay for a talk entitled “Green Spaces and Brown Fields: Restoring Natural Heritage Along the Gwynns Falls”. Refreshments at 7:00 PM followed by a talk at 7:30 PM.
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Gwynns Falls/Jones Falls Bike Trek
410-396-0440
6:00 PM
The Gwynns Falls Trail now extends from the I-70 Park & Ride to the Inner Harbor and Middle Branch Park. You’ll travel through forests, meadows, along rivers, historic neighborhoods, and over and under railroad passes. The Jones Falls takes you through wonderful Druid Hill Park and around the Reservoir, Clipper Mill and along Falls Road to Penn Station. Trip length varies depending on age, size and general ability of the group. Bikes and helmets provided. Pre-registration required. Please call at least 24 hours in advance. Recommended for ages 10 and above. Admission is $5.
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Gwynns Falls Trail Council Meeting
Parks & People Foundation Office
800 Wyman Park Drive, Suite 010
Baltimore, MD 21211
410-448-5663, ext. 113
6:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Monthly meeting of the Gwynns Falls Trail Council, the membership-based public/private partnership consisting of government agencies, non-profit organizations, and the citizens of Baltimore to promote, support, and improve the Gwynns Falls Trail. The Council works with the Baltimore City Department of Recreation & Parks to promote enjoyment and continuous improvement of the Trail. All are welcome.
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Morning Canoe/Kayak Escape
Middle Branch Park
3301 Waterview Ave
Baltimore, MD 21230
10:00 AM
Paddle the quite waters of Baltimore’s other harbor. Enjoy the grand view of the downtown skyline, the Hanover Street Bridge and feel the cool breeze blowing off the water before the summer sun scorches the city on this morning jaunt across the water. Ages 5 and up. Admission is $5. Please register in advance.
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Music in the Park
Leakin Park
1920 Eagle Drive
Baltimore, MD 21207
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Grab a picnic basket and come out and enjoy some beautiful music on the lawn in Leakin Park. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and listen to the soothing sounds of Craig Alston, tenor sax.
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National Trails Day on the Gwynns Falls Trail
Middle Branch Park
3301 Waterview Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
8:30AM to 1PM
Celebrate National Trails Day in Baltimore by joining REI and the Gwynns Falls Trail Council for the 2009 Service Project focused on the Middle Branch Park of the Patapsco River. We will rid Middle Branch waterfront of trash and invasives to make room for the fish, birds and wildlife! Please call 410-448-5663 ext. 113 to register or email info@gwynnsfallstrail.org
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Night Hike by the Moon
Winans Meadow
4500 Franklintown Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-396-0440
7:30 PM
Come out for a quick paced 3-mile hike. We’ll let the moon guide us as it lights the Gwynns Falls Valley from above. For hikers with moderate experience or more. Ages 12 and older. Admission is $3. Please call to register.
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Rides Around the Reservoir
Druid Hill Park – near Tennis Courts and reservoir
4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Join fellow park lovers for a chance to borrow a bicycle and ride around the reservoir in Druid Hill Park. Every Wednesday evening throughout the summer. Pre-registration not required; please simply show up!
Cost: $2 suggested donation
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Saturday Afternoon Hikes on the Gwynns Falls Trail
Winans Meadow on the Gwynns Falls Trail
4500 Franklintown Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-396-0440
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Get familiar with the Gwynns Falls Trail system with a guided tour that covers many topics of interest related to history, the city and nature. We will base our journey on the abilities of the participants. Pre-registration is required. Please call at least 24 hours in advance. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes or boots. Recommended for ages 6 and over. Admission is $2.
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Second Sundays in Leakin Park
4921 Windsor Mill Road
Baltimore, MD
410-396-0440
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Join in the fun (it’s free!!) every second Sunday from April through November. For younger ones, bring the kids to see the animals at Carrie Murray Nature Center and/or ride the miniature trains with the CALS (Chesapeake and Allegheny Steam Preservation Society). Adults may wish to join a member of Friends of Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park on one of their monthly hikes at 1 PM or the Family Hike. The historic grounds on the Crimea Estate are open to explore. The historic mansion and chapel are open from 1 PM to 4 PM. Other activities are being added so call 410-396-0440 for more information and details. Carrie Murray Nature Center and the miniature trains are open from 11 AM to 3 PM.
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Trail Sweep/Weed Wipe-out
Winans Meadow on the Gwynns Falls Trail
4500 Franklintown Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-396-0440
10:00 AM
Trash won’t pick up itself, so we’ll collect what doesn’t belong on the Trail. We’ll focus on a particular section each week to clean. For those who would rather tackle/pull invasive, you can work with other volunteers to remove unwanted vegetation in the park. Gloves provided. Great for school community service hours. Pre-registration required; please call at least 24 hours in advance. Weekdays are available for groups. Recommended for ages 10 and above.
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Twilight Canoe Escape
Middle Branch Park
3301 Waterview Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
6:00 PM
Paddle the quite waters of Baltimore’s other harbor. Enjoy the grand view of the downtown skyline, the Hanover Street Bridge and the brackish water at dusk. Ages 5 and up. Admission is $5.
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