6 mi. Out and back with some loops. Hike is described in Baltimore Trails by Bryan Mackay (The J.H.U. Press, 2002). He sez: The Little Gunpowder R. flows nondescriptly along the eastern edge of Balt. Co. The riverside scenery is beautiful and its sense of isolation and intimacy is special. The river changes from a Piedmont stream, sparkling and dancing thru gravel bars, to a brawling creek slamming over steep drops. The sound of water is always close at hand. And the route includes the historic mill with blacksmithing demos and acoustic music. [A.A.Co. folks:] Either go to trailhead on your own or meet at Truman Pkwy park/ride lower lot off Riva Rd nr Annapolis at 8 am. Depart at 8:15 am. Take I-97 N. to the Balt. Beltway, I-695. Exit onto I-895, Balt. Harbor Tunnel. Continue on 895 after the tunnel and merge onto I-95. [D.C. folks: Take I-95 thru Balt.] At the interchange with I-695 NE of Balt., go N. towards Towson. At exit 32, US Rte 1, Belair Rd. [Balt. folks: Get there on your own!], go N. 7.6 mi. At Kingsville, take diagonal R. onto Jerusalem Rd and follow it for 1.9 mi. to the mill & parking. Look for a yellow "AMC" hand sign. Step off at 9:30 am. Trail details & map will be provided. Bring savory snax to share, & water. Boots are recommended. Canines, while not encouraged, shall be leashed. Show & Go. (No RSVPs ). Rain or Shine. Post-hike lunch: Damon's Grill, 9629 Belair Rd, Perry Hall, 410-256-7003
