2026 HAM on the Appalachian Trail: sponsored by the Mountain Club of Maryland
Serious Hikers: This hike is intended for the serious hiker who has done three or more hikes of 15 miles or more. At a bare minimum, hikers should be able to hike at a rate of 2.5 to 3 miles an hour for 14 hours over mountainous terrain.
Checkpoints: There are 9 checkpoints along the way providing water/Gatorade and snacks to the hikers, including lunch food at the Washington Monument checkpoint which is the halfway mark (21 miles).
Camp Round Meadow: Stay the night of May 22nd at the Catoctin Mountain Park, Camp Round Meadow (https://www.nps.gov/cato/planyourvisit/camp-round-meadow.htm). Cost is included in the registration fee which is $60.00 plus fees.
More Information/Registration: For more information about the HAM and/or to register please visit https://2026HAM.eventbrite.com.