Campus Recreation offers day and weekend outdoor trips led by Towson University students for Towson University students.
SPRING 2020 TRIPs
Date: February 22
Fees:
Student: $15
Faculty/Staff: $18
Alumni: $23
Registration: Jan. 27 – Feb. 19
Description: Join us for the first trip of the semester to enjoy a snowy hike in Gunpowder Falls State Park! Appreciate the beauty of winter in Maryland while your trip leaders serve up trail-side hot chocolate to keep the cold at bay.
Date: March 8
Fees:
Student: $15
Faculty/Staff: $18
Alumni: $23
Registration: Jan. 27 – March 4
Description: What’s better than views of early spring and the impressive rock formations of King and Queen seat towering almost 200 feet above you? Getting to take a break mid-way through your hike and chow down on your favorite breakfast foods served up by your trip leaders.
Date: March 28
Fees:
Student: $35
Faculty/Staff: $45
Alumni: $55
Registration: Jan. 27 – March 25
Description: Our first climbing trip of the semester is a great opportunity to try climbing for the first time. This area is a short walk from the car and hosts excellent climbing overlooking western Maryland from the top of Sugarloaf Mountain!
Dates: April 3 - 5
Fees:
Student: $70
Faculty/Staff: $90
Alumni: $110
Registration: Jan. 27 – March 29
Description: Make your first backpacking trip one to remember in one of the country’s most famous National Parks, Shenandoah. Rolling hills, brilliant wildflowers, and clear mountain streams are your reward for choosing to be adventurous this weekend!
Date: April 17
Fees:
Student: $15
Faculty/Staff: $18
Alumni: $23
Registration: Jan. 27 – April 16
Description: Had a long week? Come destress with a relaxing hike in Patapsco Valley State Park. We’ll leave campus at 3 p.m., enjoy a few hours of hiking, and take in the sunset overlooking the Patapsco River.
Dates: April 18 - 19
Fees:
Student: $65
Faculty/Staff: $82
Alumni: $100
Registration: Jan. 27 – April 12
Description: Join Outdoor Adventures and head west with us to the mountains of western Maryland in Green Ridge State Forest. This shorter backpacking trip is a perfect option for someone with limited time or who is looking to “try it out” before committing to one of our longer trips.
Date: April 19
Fees:
Student: $5
Faculty/Staff: $6
Alumni: $8
Registration: Jan. 27 – April 15
Description: Outdoor Adventures will be celebrating Earth Day a little early this year with a first of its kind trip for us. In addition to hiking and exploring Susquehanna State Park, we’ll spend a few hours giving back to our public lands during a service project.
Dates: April 24 and May 15
Fees: FREE
Registration: Jan. 27 – April 23
Jan. 27 – May 14
Description: Classes are done for the week and it’s time to Treat Yo Self! Join Outdoor Adventures for a group bike ride to The Charmery for an ice cream, milkshake, or other tasty treat. We’ll meet at 3 p.m. in the OAC, check out bikes to those who need them, and enjoy our just desserts for getting through another week of classes!
Date: April 26
Fees:
Student: $35
Faculty/Staff: $45
Alumni: $55
Registration: Jan. 27 – April 22
Description: No ropes, no problems; try out bouldering for a new take on climbing. Northwest Branch offers climbing for all abilities and is a great location to try bouldering outdoors for the first time!
Date: April 26
Fees:
Student: $35
Faculty/Staff: $45
Alumni: $55
Registration: Jan. 27 – April 21
Description: What’s better than kayaking or hiking by waterfalls? Doing both in one trip! Spend your day with Outdoor Adventures for a one of a kind experience kayaking in the morning on the clear lake of Cunningham Falls State Park and hiking in the afternoon past the largest waterfall in Maryland.
Date: May 3
Fees:
Student: $15
Faculty/Staff: $18
Alumni: $23
Registration: Jan. 27 – April 29
Description: Join Outdoor Adventures and Group Fitness for this collaborative, full-day retreat featuring stand up paddleboarding, yoga, hiking, and informative discussions on self-care through mindfulness, movement, and connecting with the natural world.
Date: May 3
Fees:
Student: $25
Faculty/Staff: $32
Alumni: $40
Registration: Jan. 27 – April 28
Description: Join us as we paddle from Rocky Point State Park to “island hop” and see the Chesapeake Bay from a brand new perspective. We’ll see wildlife, historic lighthouses, and enjoy lunch on a secluded island beach.
Date: May 8
Fees:
Student: $15
Faculty/Staff: $18
Alumni: $23
Registration: Jan. 27 – May 7
Description: Join us for our first ever full moon paddleboard trip! We’ll leave campus at 8 p.m. and the full “Flower Moon” will be all the light we need as we take a relaxing paddle along the calm waters of Bear Creek, a tributary of the Chesapeake bay.
Date: May 9
Fees:
Student: $35
Faculty/Staff: $45
Alumni: $55
Registration: Jan. 27 – May 5
Description: Don’t let the name fool you, Muddy Creek is crystal-clear with a beautiful streambed in one of the most scenic gorges in eastern Pennsylvania. The great views are almost as good as the rapids you’ll be paddling, which are a perfect introduction to whitewater kayaking.
Date: May 10
Fees:
Student: $35
Faculty/Staff: $45
Alumni: $55
Registration: Jan. 27 – May 6
Description: Welcome to classic Maryland rock climbing! These cliffs are just a few minutes walk from the parking area and have great views of the Potomac River. Most Maryland climbers first learned the ropes at Carderock, so come out and join them!
Date: May 16
Fees:
Student: $15
Faculty/Staff: $18
Alumni: $23
Registration: Jan. 27 – May 14
Description: There is no better way to escape the heat of the city than on a SUP. Strike your best yoga pose or just paddle around and take in the scenery - it’s up to you as long as you’re having fun in the sun. This trip offers two time slots (9 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 2 - 6 p.m.) for a shorter duration trip than many of our other offerings.