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Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of MD is a Jewish hiking/social club for the Washington Metropolitan Area, MD, Washington DC, VA. Our parent organization is Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America.
If you're under 18, you must be accompanied by a responsible adult (parent or guardian).
Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Maryland, Inc.
An affiliate of Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America
Release of Liability and Attendance Form
I am aware that the activities of the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Maryland (Mosaic) may be extremely hazardous and I am voluntarily participating in these activities with knowledge of the dangers involved. I hereby accept and assume any and all risks including but not limited to injury, damage, or death.
I am aware that this is a release of liability between myself and Mosaic, including but not limited to its officers, directors, members, agents, leaders, instructors, guides, volunteers, employees, and representatives. I sign this of my own free will and am not under the influence of alcohol,drugs, or narcotics.
I agree to be solely responsible for my own safety and that of any minors in my charge. I represent and warrant any minors in my charge, and agree to make my own decisions regarding my own safety and the safety of those in my charge while participating in the activities of Mosaic. If I am not currently a member of Mosaic, I agree to pay the specified non-member fee, if required.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- City WALK: the Van Ness 'Embassy Express' (D.C.)Van Ness-UDC Station, Washington, DC
This 3.7mile easy walk is paved with some benign inclines, but full of stairs! Pace: 2.5mph. The trek expeditiously tours the Uni. of the D.C. (UDC) then embraces enigmatic embassies in Van Ness, collectively known as the Int'l Chancery Center (ICC). After ambling through alleys the walk wanders by the Newton Apple Tree prior to descending a snaky staircase. Latter of the circuit encircles new & old Howard Uni. School of Law buildings, offering a vacuous vista of D.C. before concluding amongst terracing towers. Highlights include the UDC 'amphitheater ascent', an odd alley of eyes, & a grandiloquent grotto. Can you enumerate all the embassies?
NOTES:
1. Trail Forecast= MAP | Commuting via Metro advised: alight from Van Ness- UDC station (RD line), exit via south/western portal. (Paid-) parking is available for Cars in nearby Garages.
2. This event is cross- listed & attendance is strictly limited, RSVP w/ only one Meetup if you're committed to attending.
3. Footnote: An epic expedition!A 'yes/ attending' RSVP is your digital signature that you've read, understood, & agreed to the Liability Wavier hyperlinked here.
- Neighborhood Hike: Sandy Spring via the Underground RR exp.Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park, Sandy Spring, MD
This 5.6mile easy hike is relatively flat & sometimes paved. Pace: 3mph. The trek explores the small community of Sandy Spring, first departing from the Woodlawn Manor which is also headquarters for the Montgomery County Police horse stables. After a stream- side saunter the hike GINGERLY ganders in a Graveyard at the Sandy Spring Meeting House then traverses through town. Latter of the circuit proceeds through a corridor of trees, entering a nice neighborhood before taking a sneaky shortcut back to the trailhead. Highlights include colossal Champion Trees*, the somber (1745) Sandy Spring, & an orchestral conclusion from Spring Peepers. A historical & Horsey hike!
NOTES:
1. Trail Forecast= MAP | Trail shoes ok; muddy after rainfall. Expect traffic congestion if commuting south/ eastbound via Norwood Rd.
2. Trees*: the "Y", the Hollow (MD's 10th Biggest), the Graveyard Guardian, & the Lone Wolf.
3. Post-social @El Andariego Restaurant (Salvadorean/ Mex.)
4. Footnote: This popular hike is traversed as an Out & Back, but instead will be a specially modified lariat.A 'yes/ attending' RSVP is your digital signature that you've read, understood, & agreed to the Liability Wavier hyperlinked here.
- Beautiful Rachel Carson/Northwest Branch 8-mile loopBurnt Mills West Park, Silver Spring, MD
Fabulous 8-mile natural trail loop starting at the Rachel Carson trail and crossing over bridge to return on the Northwest Branch trail of the Anacostia Watershed. (NOTE: This is Burnt Mills Park WEST by the dam.)
There are hills and at least one or two water crossings. If we’re lucky we may see some spring ephemerals, and even wildlife. I’ve seen hawks, eagles, herons, barred owls, horned owls, deer, snakes, turtles, ducks, skinks, toads, etc.
Pace will be a fairly brisk 2.5-3 mph when moving, so this is not a beginner hike.
We will hike straight through without major stops except to take a photo or a swig of water or ponder a view.
There are no bathrooms at the trail though across Colesville is Burnt Mills Shopping Center with Trader Joe’s and Starbuck’s. And there’s always the woods.
If parking lot is full, you can park across the street at Burnt Mills Park East and cross over at the light.
Hike will leave precisely at 9 am so please plan for traffic and parking time so you’re not left behind!
I’m limiting the hike to 10, as trails get narrow on RC side.
Wear good trail shoes, bring water, and your adventurous spirit!
A 'yes/ attending' RSVP is your digital signature that you've read, understood, & agreed to the Liability Wavier hyperlinked here.
- Historical Hike w/ Picnic: C&O Towpath in Hancock, MDHancock/ Little Tonoloway Boat Ramp, Hancock, MD
This ~4.5mile easy hike is nearly both all flat & paved. Pace: 2.5mph. The trek traverses the town of Hancock. After a meander on Main Street the hike wanders along the Western MD Rail Trail then bops by the Bowels House, which offers an opportunity to "stand in a lock". Latter of the circuit spurs to the ruins of a lachrymose Lock (#51) House before paralleling the Potomac river, eventually viewing lustrous lily pads. The trek concludes with a BYO picnic for Lunch (tables, grills, & restrooms available). Highlights include a pocket park, a tiny trestle, & an apt aqueduct*. A historical hike!
NOTES:
1. Trail Forecast= Town map | Parking/ MEET SPOT @ lot furthest from the boat ramp. Picnic area has a puny path that passes a terrific Tree & Swim Spot. Please consider bringing a lawn chair/ picnic blanket as seating is limited. Bring your trunks/ suits too if interested in a post- social soak!
2. Aqueduct*= A mini- scramble loop traversing underneath may be available for anyone interested.
3. Acquire a perfect PIE & other custom crafts @Blue Goose market.
4. This event is cross- listed, RSVP w/ only 1 Meetup.A 'yes/ attending' RSVP is your digital signature that you've read, understood, & agreed to the Liability Wavier hyperlinked here.
