Spring Summer Fall Hiking

Our most popular guided hiking tours are the 3 Hour Family River Walk and the 2 Hour Swallow Falls Nature Tour.
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We are Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake’s original guided hiking tour company. Our guided hikes are more than just a ‘follow me’. Your experienced guide and outdoor leader will teach you about the local plants, animals, and the environment. Regardless of the time of year you will find a guided hike or snowshoeing tour enriches your experience and helps you to gain knowledge to feel like local. We also get you off-the-beaten-path at times to find solitude and share special hidden areas with you and the group.

Easier walks range in distance from 1 mile to 2 miles, more difficult hikes are a distance of 4-5 miles. Some may feature nice elevation gains of up to 1,250 feet. Hikes for groups can be custom designed and incorporate a focus on survival skills, bushwhacking off trail, nature photography, bird watching, wildflowers or just chill ‘laxin. We explore exciting wildlands and ‘seldom seen’ areas such as Whiskey Hollow, Middle Fork Wildlands and the Swallow Falls backcountry.

Large families or groups (16+) can customize a day of adventure with kayaking and hiking! Kayaking in the morning. Stop for a nice picnic lunch and take a nice guided walk in the afternoon

Fun for Groups! We have led customized hikes for many years for numerous groups. Please call to find out about all the fantastic hiking and nature opportunities we offer. From mild to wild we’ve got you covered!n.

Swallow Falls Tours

$150, for up to 6 people

Most Swallow Falls Tours are offered Saturday and Sunday morning from 9am until 11:00pm. Other days and times may be available, including same day bookings.

There is an additional parking fee charged at the park.

Cost: Minimum flat fee is $150, for up to 6 people. Each additional person is $20. Example: A couple can make a confirmed reservation and if we add to the group, the cost will drop.

Wear suitable walking shoes (some form of tread suggested) and dress for the weather.Trips run rain, snow or shine.Bring cameras and phones for picture talking.Small day pack for water bottle and snacks for the kids is suggested.See and learn about the park in a way you may have never seen it before.

See and learn about the park in a way you may have never seen it before.You will learn some outdoor skills – just ask your guide : )

Swallow Falls Nature Tours are offered year round and almost any day with advance reservations.

Cancellation Policy: Full refunds are available if you cancel 24 hours before your confirmed tours start time and day.

River Walk

Cost: $100 for 1 to 4 people. Each additional person $20.00.

When – Summer Season: Wednesday and Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm.

Other seasons, days and times may be available.

Easy Walk~ Tour Lasts 3 hours, with 45 minutes of gentle walking each way.

Where: Yough River Wild and Scenic Corridor. Hike departs from Friendsville, All Earth Headquarters.

We will supply you with directions, and what to bring. 20 minute drive from Deep Creek Lake, McHenry Area.

Call to schedule a tour or to make information inquiries. 301-746-4083 or 800-446-7554. If we are out please leave a message.

What you will do and see: This easy relaxing trip is ideal for families and folks of most ages. The trail is even stroller friendly (sort of).

What to wear and bring: Dress for walking and bring an extra layer and/or rain coat depending on weather. Sneakers are fine. But…may get wet. Most folks wear bathing suit under clothes. Small daypack suggested. We’ll help you on what to wear when you call. Private tours are available. River sandals or water shoes are great for wading in the river.

Bring a lunch or snack to enjoy at the Great Ledge.

Bring baseball hats or hats to help keep gnats out of your eyes. Bug juice, sunscreen. Bugs are not bad.

Cameras and phones for picture taking.

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