Gunpowder falls if you want an easy hike, it’s beautiful but not challenging.

I’m always glad to see it too. I tried to go to Astronomy on Tap at Guilford hall a couple weeks back and although my wife and I couldn’t get in, I’m rooting for Baltimore residents to go out and enjoy events so I wasn’t upset.

I noticed there were A LOT of people out last night too and it was great to see.

Their recipe is more traditional, not really Baltimore style. Still good, just maybe not what you'd expect.

Plus the fines. If you're caught on the tracks they will fine the shit out of you and maybe lock you up depending on how mouthy you feel about the fine lol. I was putzing in the river and watched a few teenagers with an older guy get got up on the bridge before the tunnel. The older guy wasn't happy and left in the back of a cruiser.

Also, as far as dayhikes, it's really not a difficult or a long drive to reach the Apalachian trail if you want to build a habit of hiking.

You just hop on 70 and drive to Myersville, MD. Or take 795 and keep going straight as it turns into 140 to 16 and hit Waynesboro, PA. In both cases it's really easy to pack the night before and not give much thought about directions because you just keep going straight and cruise, so you can just hop in the car in the morning and sleep drive to the trailhead.

That and Baltimore has three awesome Reservoirs nearby that have endless trail systems.

Oregon Ridge in Cockeysville

Wow I actually had no idea Patapsco Valley has that many trails! Growing up, my family would do the same trail pretty much every time, the one that leads down to the train tracks and river under route 40. Pro tip: even if you don’t hear any trains coming, you are taking a chance by walking through that tunnel. Saw my life flash before my eyes one time getting caught in the tunnel while a train came through. Luckily there was enough clearance but terrifying…

You stated that you are upset because the article doesn’t feature any black people.

You claim you want to have a conversation about systemic racism.

These are two very different things.

The fact that a media outlet published an article about issues with the transit system without publishing any interviews with black people is not racism. It is also not systemic racism.

The article is about how shitty the transit system is.

Again, the article is about how shitty the bus system is.

It’s not an article exploring how poverty and systemic racism plague this city, etc. etc.

You have become a white person who is now dictating the skin color of people local media outlets are allowed to interview.

This ^ is racism. This is dictatorship. Google “Hitler.”

Take a step back.

If the crappy transit system disproportionately affects black people, isn’t it a good thing the news article published a piece on it?

Racism is a real issue. When everything is “racist,” no one is gonna care anymore.

Answer the question. Edit: please

I did not know. I kinda figured the name would be changed but a quick Google search still showed that name

Yep, in addition to the Gwynn Falls paved trail, there are several small hiking trails in the upper part of Gwynn Falls Leakin Park. Map: https://friendsofgwynnsfallsleakinpark.org/Maps

Agree 100% with using AllTrails! Just wanted to add that Patapsco has more than 200 miles of trails, many of which are connected with one another, so you can make a long hike out if it very easily.

Yeah, the Friday/Saturday shows were sold out immediately

Rock state park and Patapsco

It's no longer Robert E Lee park. No reason to mention that as the name to someone not from the area as it's not on any signage or maps

To add to this. In the wooded section there's a web of hilly trails. Nothing steep or treacherous but good for a bit more challenging terrain

Not what you asked but there are no good places to buy gunpla unless you drive like an hour away.

1. The city and surrounding areas are very LGBT friendly but there are still assholes out there.
2. Unless it's a sports rivalry thing people don't really care where you're from.
3. Some people are friendly and outgoing. Others just want to keep to themselves. It will depend on your neighbors and where you hang out. Every dive bar will have a handful of chatty regulars.
4. It's not as much of a foodie city as other cities in the NE but there are restaurants that serve everything you asked about.
5. We just have fios. It almost never goes out. When it does it's usually a severe wind thing and it's back up within hours.

Have you considered Frederick? Two good gunpla shops and a pinball arcade

I’m straight but I’m a transplant so I’ll give my 2 cents -

(i) I am not part of the LGBTQ+ community but I do have friends who are part of it. As someone else said Mt Vernon used to be the “gayborhood” but I don’t think it’s so centralized there anymore. Everywhere I go I see & meet new people, some who I’m sure are queer. Idk I don’t ask anyone their sexual orientation because I don’t care. I think most people here don’t care, as long as you’re not an asshole, you’re good!

(ii) The majority of my friends are people who moved here from elsewhere. Between the military, hospitals, and schools, there are people from everywhere. You won’t stick out and you’ll be accepted.

(iii) I think just like everywhere else it’s a little column A, a little column B. It was very hard for me to make friends when I first moved here because I am an introvert and have a lot of social anxiety. Through the years I’ve gotten more comfortable, now consider myself a local, and have gotten to meet a lot more people. I try to meet someone new every time I go out. I don’t need new friends but I do like to be friendly and make connections. It’s a small city and you never know who you’re going to see again.

(iv) you won’t be disappointed with the food

(v) xfinity has a monopoly in the city so that’s your provider unless you’re going to go with tmobile or Verizon 5g. I don’t usually have any problems.

Some trails at Robert E. Lee park in Mt. Washington (Lake Roland). Bunch of trails around Loch Raven in Baltimore county. NCR trail in Baltimore county, though that’s probably better for casual biking, it’s pretty flat as far a hiking goes. Hike the Gunpowder river near Pretty Boy further north in Baltimore county. Bunch of parks near the bay with some trails, like North Point State Park. If you’re up for a drive and want something a bit more scenic, the Catoctin mountains in Frederick county offer good hikes.

> I’ll email this suggestion if commenting isn’t enough

Just fyi, commenting here does nothing. You have to fill out the form at the link, or send an email.

I’ll email this suggestion if commenting isn’t enough, but I think Baltimore should legitimately aim to mimic the V&A waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa. I was there in 2020 and all I could keep thinking was how cool it was, even though it was fairly touristy, and how great the Inner harbor would be if it mimicked the style. It acts as an area that obviously aims to attract a lot of tourists but is also not so overly touristy that the local community can also enjoy it. Idk if there’s a way to study another cities successes like that, but I think it’s a great model to aim for

Yup, corrected. Don’t know why I wrote Walker.

Depends on your definition of close.

In Baltimore: It’s not exactly a hike but walking along the entire waterfront promenade between canton and locust point with Fort McHenry tagged on is a really nice walk and might scratch the itch if you don’t feel like leaving the city

Within 30 minutes: Some nice but fairly short hikes at Patapsco State Park.

Within 1 hour: Billy goat trail along the C&O canal near DC is really nice.

If you’re willing to get up very early and make a long day of it or for an overnight trip, Shenandoah National Park is beautiful and has tons of trails to explore

Also, just in general, AllTrails.com is a great site to explore local hiking and find trails nearby

Lake Roland?

If my friend bails on me tomorrow I'll let ya know

Nah it's not laid out like that. A find out when you get there thing.