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“ Nice group of people. Helpfull and seem easy going! ”
— A former member on Mar 7, 2007.
“ I'm having lots of fun so far. Can't wait to participate in more great events. ”
— A former member on Mar 5, 2007.
“ Well organized & planned events, friendly/kind organizers who wait to make sure everyone is comfortable along the hike and before & after. Kudos! ”
— Ashu on Jan 6, 2007.
“ Had a great time with everyone. A little longer than we expect but it was still fun. ”
— KingsleyC on Mar 17, 2008.
“ Enjoyed meeting everyone! Was a wonderful hike, with bueatiful views! ”
— sheila on Feb 27, 2008.
“ Great exercise, and a great way to make new friends. ”
— David on Nov 25, 2007.
“ Great group with good people. Really enjoyed the hike in their company ”
— Pari on Oct 6, 2007.
“ fun group of people, good mix! ”
— A former member on Sep 29, 2007.
“ My group arrived early, so we headed out with out the group. What a wonderful hike and day! ”
— Kimberly on Sep 24, 2007.
“ Nice and interesting. I think this is my favorite Meetup group. Hiking is just grand. ”
— Mike on Sep 23, 2007.
“ I love the group. Hiking is fun. I enjoy the challenge. The people are friendly and fun to talk to. ”
— Mindy on Sep 9, 2007.
“ Erica did a great job organizing this event. I had never been to Harper's Ferry, so it would have helped me to know more about which visitor's center was the meetup site. In spite of minor confusion, everyone seemed to have a really good time. ”
— Jean on Jul 17, 2007.
“ Can't wait to do more! ”
— A former member on Jul 16, 2007.
“ Great group. Everyone seem very nice and welcoming. ”
— A former member on Jul 14, 2007.
“ So far the people I have met have been great. ”
— A former member on Jul 14, 2007.
“ Erica did a great job of getting this group to carpool and do a hike together ”
— Chas on Jul 14, 2007.
“ I have to say that this group was fantastic. Very open and all smiles. Everyone was positive, supportive and there to have a marvelous time. I can't say enough about this small percentage of the group that I met except I can't wait to meet all the others:) ”
— Beth Blais on Feb 12, 2007.
“ Great ”
— A former member on Jan 6, 2007.
“ Thank you for organizing, Gary. It was my first hike with your group -- and I'm looking forward to the next! ”
— Mary on Nov 25, 2006.
“ Very nice group of people and I look forward to hiking with them again. ”
— A former member on Oct 22, 2006.
“ Gary - Maybe you've done this and I just haven't noticed - I'm not sure - but, I was wondering if you could post the difficulty of the planned hikes. ”
— A former member on Oct 22, 2006.
“ Everyone was really social, it seemed like a really good group. ”
— Lindsay Epstein on Oct 14, 2006.
“ Really good type of group to get to know new people in a non-intimidating environment. ”
— Monika on Jul 8, 2006.
“ I had a good camping experience with this group :) Friendly people including great cooks! ”
— Naomi on Nov 21, 2009.
“ It is great for people interested in hiking ”
— Swamy Karnam on Nov 15, 2009.
“ To have fun! Also some great hikes! Meet wonderful peeps! ”
— Mark Philbrick on Nov 8, 2009.
“ It was well organized and it is a nice place to make new friends with same interests. ”
— Sally on Oct 31, 2009.
“ Great people and great hikes, what more could you ask for? ”
— Robert Howe on Oct 19, 2009.
“ If you like to hike and see stuff, you should join. ”
— Jessica M on Oct 17, 2009.
“ Members I have met so far are all very fit and fun to be around. ”
— Tom on Oct 11, 2009.
“ Good places to hike, and good reservation and cancellation policy. ”
— Sheila on Oct 5, 2009.
“ The joy of getting you heart pumping! Love those rock scrambles! ”
— Alex on Sep 19, 2009.
“ We enjoy interesting, stimulating activities together while socializing in a group. You will enjoy this group more if you are an adventurous, fit, easy-going and flexible person. ”
— Jon on Sep 10, 2009.
“ Why not? It's a great group full of strong hikers that enjoy great landscapes and staying active. ”
— Cheryl on Aug 24, 2009.
“ Great people who know how to have a great time...people who can become good friends, which in my book is the highest compliment! ”
— Jim Newman on Aug 24, 2009.
“ If you're interested in hiking, this is the group to join! The guide is very enthusiastic! ;-) ”
— Roberto Ramirez on Jul 26, 2009.
“ This group is a very easily flowing, comfortable group ”
— Monica on Jul 26, 2009.
“ Good people, good fun, good conversation, good exercise. ”
— Meredith Begin on Jul 20, 2009.
“ Very friendly people who will make you feel you are welcome to the group. ”
— Ram on Jul 13, 2009.
“ Non-pretentious, outdoorsy people getting together to do stuff they like to do. What more could you ask for? ”
— Carrie T. on Jul 6, 2009.
“ Plenty of opportunities to go on group hikes throughout the greater DC metro area. ”
— Chet on Jul 5, 2009.
“ This group goes to interesting places and does interesting activities for very efficient cost. It fits my interests and my budget. The people are also very cool, be themselves, easy to get along. ”
— Johnny on Jun 23, 2009.
“ Fun, easy-going, nature-loving people ... what more do you need? ”
— Jenn on Jun 14, 2009.
“ Everyone was very fun to talk with in the group and I met a lot of new hiking friends on this trip! ”
— Cathy on Jun 6, 2009.
“ Didn't talk to others too much, but it seemed like a fun group. ”
— Tanya on Apr 29, 2009.
“ Well organized and nurturing group...One feels very welcome in this group. ”
— A former member on Apr 26, 2009.
“ If you love hiking, and meeting new people while doing so, then this is your group! ”
— Sarah on Apr 26, 2009.
“ If you want to "hike" then, this is a good group to do it with! ”
— A former member on Apr 20, 2009.
“ Interesting group doing interesting events... ”
— Karl Kaufmann on Apr 18, 2009.
“ It is fun! ”
— A former member on Apr 13, 2009.
“ After my second hike, I'm happy to meet such a diverse group. ”
— Esmeralda on Apr 12, 2009.
“ There seems to be room for everything; different opportunities for different skill levels and interests. People are very laid back and friendly. This was my first meetup and I will definitely do more. ”
— Lisa L. on Apr 10, 2009.
“ This is the best hiking group in the area. Need I say more? ”
— Salim on Apr 9, 2009.
“ Keep in shape, enjoy the outdoors and meet others ”
— A former member on Mar 22, 2009.
“ To get outdoors and meet people who also enjoy hiking. ”
— Rosie on Mar 22, 2009.
“ To see all the sights this area has to offer; to get out for some fresh air and exercise; and to meet nice people. ”
— Heather on Mar 21, 2009.
“ A range of hikes: something for beginners, something for die hards, something for everyone in between ”
— Jayne Hiking Addict on Mar 21, 2009.
“ This was my first Meetup Group experience, so my thoughts lack the context of other experience. I enjoyed my experience very much and liked the opportunity to meet others doing something of shared interest. This particular leader was very hands-off. This appealed to me, but others may prefer a little more involvement. However, I expect Jeffrey properly assessed the competence of those of us on the hike (3, besides Jeff) and knew that we needed little guidance to fully enjoy the experience. So, hats off to Jeff for being perceptive and "playing" accordingly. ”
— David Schrock on Mar 9, 2009.
“ Because Jayne rocks. She is a top notch, grade A fun yet responsible organizer. All of her hikes are fantastic and because of the fantasticness of it all, the people who go on her hikes are equally wonderful. ”
— Siri on Mar 8, 2009.
“ It's great to get opportunities to hike with other people, and also the organizers find lots of places to hike that I've never heear about before. ”
— Amy on Feb 8, 2009.
“ The group offers a variety of hikes for both the recreational hiker and the hiker enthusiast. ”
— Yaritza hanley on Feb 2, 2009.
“ It was a very small group, but everyone seemed very nice and amiable. ”
— Jennifer on Jan 21, 2009.
“ Its my first meeting with the group and It wouldn't be my last. Come out and hike with this group, and you will have fun! ”
— gibran on Jan 5, 2009.
“ You can't go wrong with this group-- there are always cool people to hit the trails with :) ”
— Missy on Jan 4, 2009.
“ Free Hikes for All ; Know Your Own "Back Yard"! ”
— "Rocko" Rascal on Dec 27, 2008.
“ Fun, challenging and free ; I love NoVA Hikers when they hike ! ”
— Jeffery Allen on Dec 25, 2008.
“ Fun, Friendly, International group of people with diverse backgrounds and interests. ”
— Johanna on Dec 16, 2008.
“ Very friendly laid back group. Very well organized. I would definitely go back with this group ”
— Neeta on Dec 14, 2008.
“ Nice group of people. Good frequency and variety of hikes. Organized leaders. ”
— Kevin on Dec 7, 2008.
“ I LOVED my first meetup with this group for Bowling at strike Bethesda. Very nice and friendly people. I highly recommend getting out and meeting people from this group from what i have been able to experience. Thanks to the organizer/s of this group for doing a great job of putting this together. I give your group a "Great ++" ”
— O on Dec 6, 2008.
“ to get out of the house and broaden your horizons the more people you meet the higher your chances of finding a soul mate! Plus you can find people who want the same things out of life you want. ”
— Denise di Sandro on Nov 30, 2008.
“ It's a good way to learn where the local trails are. ”
— Mike on Nov 27, 2008.
“ Great workout, great friends! ”
— A former member on Nov 9, 2008.
“ Nice and friendly people. Organizers are great and very helpful. ”
— Tao on Nov 9, 2008.
“ Splendid company! Great organizer! ”
— A former member on Sep 23, 2008.
“ Variety of skill levels gives everyone from beginners to experienced hikers; slow to speed demons a chance to hike some great trails ”
— Gary on Sep 23, 2008.
“ A little more experienced hiker than me. ”
— A former member on Aug 27, 2008.
“ See above. ”
— A former member on Aug 14, 2008.
“ Good hiking group. ”
— A former member on Aug 9, 2008.
“ Join if you want to meet lots of friendly people out to improve their health and enjoy the outdoors. What other reason do you need? ”
— Ron on Jul 27, 2008.
“ Hiking is so awesome and this is the best hiking group ever! ”
— Ronia (Rho) on Jul 23, 2008.
“ Nice people, beautiful locations, great exercise! ”
— Holly on Jul 21, 2008.
“ This is a really awesome group, great people and always make sure that everyone has a good experience. Join this group for a lot of fun and great hiking! ”
— Matt on Jul 19, 2008.
“ I joined the group to meet new people, and I couldn't met a better group of people. Polite, friendly, warm and inviting. Thank you all for your hospitality! ”
— Greg Cothran on Jul 14, 2008.
“ Everyone was very friendly.... ”
— A former member on Jun 29, 2008.
“ everyone in the group are so nice and friendly. I have a lot of fun meeting all of them. ”
— Annie on Jun 1, 2008.
“ Good cross-section of hikers and frequnt and varied hiking choices. ”
— Roy on May 27, 2008.
“ Anyone who enjoys nature and outdoor activities will enjoy this group. ”
— Lavina on May 19, 2008.
“ People are so nice. It definitely a great company ”
— A former member on May 18, 2008.
“ Great way to meet people and enjoy the outdoors. ”
— Vineet Kumar on May 17, 2008.
“ fun people. interesting conversation. thanks to Amy! ”
— mt on May 7, 2008.
“ Join us! It is not just hiking, you will definitely meet so many nice people here. ”
— Mo on May 5, 2008.
“ GREAT exercise, GREAT company, SUPER stories to tell, BIG adventures! Go, Jeff!!! ”
— Bob on May 4, 2008.
“ its great to get out and hike and see the beautiful world around us .... great leaders lead you on trails you are not familiar with to get more comfortable with different hiking trails ... also a good opportunity to make new friends ”
— stephanie on Apr 19, 2008.
“ Great group of people; great ideas for hikes and walks. ”
— A former member on Mar 30, 2008.
“ This was my first hike with NoVa Hikers, and this moon hike was a great idea - the moon was truly beautiful and the moonlight falls were awesome. Again great idea, and I look forward to more hiking with great people and great sites. ”
— A former member on Mar 21, 2008.
“ Great group, well thought-out for the early hour. Hopefully I will make up in the morning again some time :) ”
— Kathleen on Mar 19, 2008.
“ Great group, very spirited and seems everyone had a good time! The hike couldn't have turned out any better not tooo cold ”
— A former member on Mar 11, 2008.
“ I love the NoVA Hikers group. We always have great new events on and off trail. ;) ”
— EricaLee on Jul 24, 2008.
“ great group... lots to do! ”
— Phil on Apr 22, 2007.