Are you adventurous? Do you enjoy escaping civilization and exploring the wilderness? If so, then this group is for you! We welcome any and all experience levels of hikers and backpackers, and will even schedule trips for specific levels. Most of our trips are day hikes, but many are one or two overnights. If you're looking for a group of like-minded nature-lovers, feel free to join us! Welcome to North Carolina Hiking and Backpacking! North Carolina Hiking and Backpacking is a unique group.   …

This is an easy hiking and outdoor activity/nature group for families. Families all all types are welcome - single moms, toddlers, baby daddies, middle-aged schoold kids, high-schoolers, two-parent families, gay, straight, grandparents, tall, short, young & old... I've been watching meetup for a hiking/outdoors fun group for parents & kids and haven't found one that includes older kids. I have a middle-school aged daughter and we enjoy short hikes, waterfalls and the like and would like to try s …

NORTHEAST TENNESSEE TAKE A HIKE (TTAH) is a friendly, non-formal group based out of the Tri-Cities. It's geared for people interested in hiking at a moderate and easy pace. Our focus will be hiking maily in the Northeast TN area on a monthly basis. TTAH was founded February 2, 2012 by Pat Cable.  It is our goal to realize her vision for this group by providing a venue for people of all walks of life at any level of physical fitness to engage in healthy outdoor activities. We are a subset of, and …

This group is for Charlotte area outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, walking, exploring NC nature, and making new friends. We are a network of people who are interested in meeting up for hikes in or around the Charlotte/Piedmont area. Beginners to experienced trailblazers are very welcome. Meetups are mostly held on weekends, but can be scheduled for anytime others want to participate.  Any member is invited to suggest and possibly lead a hike or other activity.  Just e-mail one of the organiz …

Although our mainstay is hiking we've also  been  biking, camping, kayaking, walking and eating with cameras.  Just about anything outdoorsy with camera included.   The trails we choose range from easy to moderately strenuous and almost all include rocks, roots, and elevation changes. On hikes we do the buddy system which allows more opportunities to take pictures as photographers are of a very curious nature and tend to wander off. Cameras are not required but highly recommended. From our exper …

Explore the parks of Mecklenburg County and the Carolinas. This group is dedicated to people who enjoy the great outdoors and want to spend some time hiking while talking about our surroundings.

This purpose of this group is to promote and share the ancient practice and philosophy of yoga and meditation. One of the ways we do this in Asheville is through Hiking Meditation. We are surrounded by such beautiful mountains! Please visit our main website to learn more: www.meditateasheville.org  or www.mipsm.org

Meet up with people from the Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem, Asheboro, and surrounding areas who enjoy hiking, camping, kayaking, paddling, backpacking, trail running, disc golfing, and other outdoor activities. Our events allow you to enjoy the great outdoors and scenic areas around the Triad and throughout North Carolina. Enthusiasts of all skill levels are welcome, just make sure the meetup event is tailored to your skill level-- the event description will note if the meetup requires s …

This group offers those people up fo Adventure and more. $12.00 upon sign up, for membership dues, per year. How to pay dues. Paying dues, most of the members do it through their bank when they pay their bills on line, or you can mail a check to me @ Sharon Decker 8200 Quarters lane Mint Hill,NC 28227 704-573-2245 Thanks, Sharon Decker Interested in taking a short, long, or somewhere in the middle length hike where ever our group might want to travel, Look no further!!! Everything from a qui …

This meet-up group is geared for people who are looking to get some exercise by walking and hiking at a more moderate and easier pace than what the usual hiking club in the greater Asheville area offers. We will seek out more level hiking trails with no more than 1,000 foot elevations and range anywhere from 3 - 7 miles in length with a social element of either starting or ending the walks and hikes with an optional shared meal at a restaurant near the hiking/walking destination. Just because th …

Rogue Dames is hiking club for all women. The Dames are a group of women who are looking for an adventure in a positive and encouraging atmosphere.  We hike slowly, enjoying each others company, because we know it's not a race, it's about enjoying the outdoors.  And when we reach the top of every mountain, you will find us cheering, high fiving, and clapping for each other. We have hiking for all levels!  Beginner hikes, moderate hikes, and more advanced hikes.  We offer all levels of backpackin …

Welcome to The Charlotte Lady Hikers (Charlotte, North Carolina)!  As we start 2013 and begin our 7th year of hiking together, we reflect on the natural beauty found in our state parks, national forests, and local nature preserves.  We have a love of the outdoors and an appreciation for all of God's creation.  Hiking brings release from stress, builds our fitness levels, promotes peace and tranquility of mind, and introduces us to new friends.  We usually hike 5 or 6 miles of easy to moderate le …

This group is to help coordinate group hikes in the High Country area. Day & Multi-day hikes will be planned as meetups within a 50 or so mile radius of Boone, North Carolina. Popular destinations include waterfalls, wildlife viewing areas, mountaintops, and other long-range views. Hikes will be planned for different degrees of difficulty and lengths. We may also plan other types of outdoor trips and sometimes we will coordinate longer range member hikes. (I.E. out of state or out of country tri …

This is a group for anyone interested in jeeping OHV, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, rappeling, camping, kayaking, bouldering, etc. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group because I want to meet other outdoor enthusiasts. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody. Weekdays no children until summer break. Family outings an extreme probability on weekends!

This group is for people who love to hike because that is all we do.  We move along a trail, find a good spot to grab something to eat, take in the views along the way, and take as many photos as we desire.  Share some stories with us and enjoy mother nature in all its seasons of change.  I hope you join in and hike with us.  You're more than welcome to host and post a hike. Happy Trails, The Leadership Team

The Mission of the Carolina Mountain Club is • to explore the mountains of Western North Carolina and adjacent regions through its hiking trails and rivers, • to carry out the responsibilities we have been given by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to develop and maintain our assigned section of the Appalachian Trail and to act as its stewards, • to develop and maintain other hiking trails in Western North Carolina as approved by the Club Council, • to encourage the conservation of our natural s …

I thought it would be great to create meet up where people with similar interest can share information about trails in WNC area and plan group ride/hike. I want all members to enjoy the ride without feeling pressure to catch up. I remembered riding with guys that I felt like throwing up. If you're a guy but don't have instinct to chase other bunnies/racing/compete, or go way ahead of us, you're more than welcome to join our ride. No matter how skilled/experienced rider you are, I hope we can alw …

This is a men's group dedicated to the great outdoors activities such as hiking, camping, backpacking, kayaking, biking, overnight travel, extended travel, etc. to the most beautiful natural places both near and far. This is for men of all ages, single or attached. If you have the passion for the outdoors - the mountains, the raging rivers, the spectacular waterfalls, the grand views, the high mountain meadows, the beauty of our coast line and all of the natural diversity of this state, region, …

Looking to start a walking or hiking group for stay at home moms or stay at home dads with babies or young children. We could take turns meeting up in member's neighborhoods for stroller walks or meet at a local park for short hikes. I'm a new mom who just stopped working to stay at home with my now 4 month old. He and I have been going for walks and short hikes but would love company for interesting adult conversation! Hoping this could be a once a week activity.

The Carolina Berg Wanderers is a Charlotte-area club formed in the 70's by people wanting to make friends with others who enjoy outdoor activities. 'Berg Wanderer' means mountain wanderer in German, which is how the club was named by its founders. With some original members still active, and many new members, the Bergs are very active throughout the year. We invite anyone with an interest in the great outdoors to join the club. Our membership, which includes families, married couples and singles …

SistahsEmpoweringLifeThroughFitness(SELF) is a group of women who desire to improve our health and lifestyle through organized group exercise.  We want to improve our minds and bodies by supporting and challenging each other while doing various exercise activities like hiking, power walks and organized classes.  While exercising together we are able to bond and encourage one another to push our bodies beyond our minds. Taking the time to concentrate on our bodies as a group has brought many of u …

We are Family Friendly and all are welcome. We are a camping based outdoor recreation group. We invite members who enjoy all types of camping. We have tent and RV campers in our group. Our meetups are suggested by our members and individual trips are tailored to the interests of the group attending the particular event. In addition to camping there is usually hiking, cycling, canoeing/kayaking, and other loosly organized activities depending on the venue. Meetups can be initiated by all members …

We are an informal group of freethinkers who come together to exchange thoughts and ideas about philosophy, belief, religion, history, science, culture, the arts, and personal relationships. In addition, we participate in activities together such as hiking, movie night, local events, parties and other civic activities. Freethinkers are those that have the courage to question commonly held beliefs. Whether you call yourself a believer, non-believer, atheist, agnostic, philosopher, scientist, arti …

Were an outdoors group not for the faint of heart. Climbing, camping, hiking, backpacking, paddling, skydiving, if it's outdoors we do it. Were all about having a good time, getting some adrenaline pumping, but above all safety. We keep our group private for the safety of our members.

The purpose of this group is simply, and quite wonderfully, to offer year-round opportunities to get outside and socialize with others that enjoy the outdoors. Our group welcomes members of all ages. During the winter we enjoy skiing, with day trips to the local resorts as our main outings.  Also included in our winter fun are weekend trips, ski vacations, ski school, racing, and cross country skiing.  Our club is an active member of the Crescent Ski Council. During the rest of the year, our …

The Charlotte Breezers Ski and Sports Club, Inc. is a local chapter of the National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS). The major objective of the NBS is to promote winter sports, including snow skiing and snow boarding, within the African-American community with a special emphasis on youth development. While skiing/snow boarding are our primary activities, we are also involved in a variety of other adventures throughout the year- including hiking, white water rafting, wine tasting, skydiving, biking a …

Creation Adventures is a group for adults, young adults, and families to enjoy fellowship and God's Creation together. We have regular outings, which may include visits to area parks, the zoo, hiking, kayaking, bicycling, other recreational activities, and possibly trips; plus watch videos and learn from other resources that increase our appreciation for our Creator and reveal how science, history, and the world and universe He created confirm the Bible. This group is family-friendly and complet …

We are a group of people that get together to share our love of water and the outdoors. We paddle local waters as well as water in NC,VA,and GA. We also share trips, information, knowledge, and even get together for meal. We have many functions that are kid and pet friendly. Get out and take in all the splendor that nature has to offer you. All are welcome. *** Membership to this group is $15 per year. Dues is to be paid within 30 days of joining.*** View Charlotte Area Paddling Locations in a …