This group is about 'beings with friends' in or near Tri State area including Southern PA, Mid Maryland Northwestern  VA and W Virgina. We are about getting out there and having a lot of fun, as well as stimulating our minds, bodies, and spirits . If you don't RSVP, show up anyway, the more, the merrier. If you RSVP 'YES' we will wait an additional 5 minutes for you before starting out. Please either change your RSVP or contact the hike organizer if you are unable to attend last minute. Dogs are …

Meet other local hiking enthusiasts. All those who are dedicated to hiking excursions near and far, with a focus on leaving no trace of litter on our lands!

Looking for other singles in your area to hang out with and have a good time? Then you've come to the right place. As you can see from the many testimonials that are scattered throughout our site, we are warm, welcoming, and best of all FRIENDLY. This isn't a dating service; it's an opportunity for singles in Loudoun to get to know other singles in the area and hopefully make some new friends. We enjoy getting together for all sorts of activities ... biking, hiking, dancing, golfing, happy hours …

Our goal: ...get out, meet people, and have a blast in the process! Do you like to get outside and enjoy the world? Are you looking for friends that share similar interest? Are you new to the area and want to make some new friends? This meetup is an opportunity to met new people and enjoy outdoor activities, some a few hours, some weekend trips. If its outdoors and fun, we will give it a shot - snowboarding/skiing, hiking, biking, camping, paintball, kayaking, white water rafting, river tubing, …

Inspired by Tony of ZenHiking. We are starting a new Washington DC meetup that combines several spiritual disciplines such as Meditation, Yoga, TUMMO Reiki, Chi Gong(Qigong) and Tai Chi with all other fun outdoor activities like Hiking, Cycling, Canoeing, Wine Tasting, Camping, Golf and Tennis. Why? The answer is simple. Meditation is best combined with outdoor activities. What could be more fun and more spiritual than doing meditation before or after a day of exciting activities such as Yoga, T …

Are you looking for an opportunity to take your Golden or Labrador (or other retriever) hiking and swimming, while burning off energy and hanging out with other Retrievers owners? This is the group for you! We will have occasional hikes that provide an opportunity for the dogs to swim, run through the woods and roll around in smelly things! If there's sufficient interest, maybe we'll meet at a dog park or find other dog-related activities.

Welcome to the Mid-Atlantic Hikers Climbers & Campers Group. We welcome all, young and old, newbie and experienced, for hiking, climbing, backpacking, kayaking, camping, happy hours, festivals, sporting events and occasional trips. We don't charge fees for hiking (why pay for something free?), we don't have frustrating waiting lists, nor we don't micromanage our members. Our activities are for fun, stress relief and exercise, not a sporting competition. (Some events incur event admission fees th …

***PLEASE NOTE! NEW FOR 2012 ARE MEMBERSHIP DUES, WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP. PLEASE READ THE JAN 1ST 2012 DISCUSSION BOARD ENTRY FROM ANNA HUTHMAKER, FOUNDER OF TRAIL DAMES.*** We are a hiking group for women only.  The Dames enjoy the fellowship and friendship of other women, do hikes of 4 - 10 miles at least twice per month and enjoy the challenges of hiking the trails in and around Frederick County.  Every now and then we might schedule a special hike to let our children or male fr …

Do you love to hike? Explore nature? Do you enjoy a good bushwhack? Would you choose a hike's location based on its potential to yield a good history lesson? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have come to the right place. We hike; we visit museums and historical sites; we attend lectures and book signings; we explore the area's rich history and great scenery.

“Families Outdoors” is a group for parents -both moms and dads- of babies and young children who enjoy the outdoors and want to share that with their children. Have fun, exercise, get out of your house, and meet other parents who also love the outdoors. We are a group of patient and easy going parents. Every fitness level is welcome! No need to worry about stopping the group to change or feed your baby along the trail - we'll all have to do it sometime! The majority of Meetups will be hikes/wa …

Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of MD is a Jewish hiking/social club for the Washington Metropolitan Area; MD, Washington DC, VA and also PA. Our parent organization is Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America. You can join our meetup group here and pay a $5 nonmember fee for each event or become an annual member for a small fee. To become a member, click on  http://www.mosaicmd.org/join-the-club. If you're under 18, you must be accompanied by a responsible adult (parent or guardian).

Calling All Dames!!! Trail Dames is hiking club for women of a curvy nature! However, all women are welcome! The Dames are a group of women who are looking for a chance to get out and see the beauty that this world has to offer. We hike slowly, enjoying every second, because we know that it is not the destination that is important, but the journey. And when we reach the top of every mountain, you will find us doing the "Dance of the Real Woman" and celebrating the life that is in us all! For mor …

Meet usually once or twice per week to walk/hike Rock Creek Park in DC. Beginner to Intermediate pace, mostly flat gentle trails but mix in intermediate hiking. Mostly 45 minutes to an hour. After may meet somewhere for food or drink depending on interest.  International and U.S. Visitors to DC welcome - a chance to see a local outdoor treasure and meet people in and near DC.

This is a GIRLS ONLY group; NO BOYS ALLOWED. Sorry boys. ALL EVENTS ARE HELD IN STERLING, RESTON, HERNDON, ASHBURN, and LEESBURG AREAS with very few held outside those areas. I work from home so making friends and having some girl friends to hang out with used to be difficult until I discovered meetup. I'm a very active & happily married 40+ year old but like to always say that I have no idea what I want to be when I grow up. While we do not have age requirements, this group is in the age range …

I am forming this group to provide hiking and event experiences that seniors canenjoy and  master. HIkes would be Easy to Moderate 2-4 mile hikes on Fridays or Saturdays.. Maybe a nice dinner after or a picnic. I will advise on what to bring based on the hike ( pets, water etc..) By no means are younger folks excluded but wanted to post the group to appeal to over 55 to 100  year olds (Ha!). Hiking and walking are great ways to enjoy nature, get to know others and feel great when the day is done …

Come ride the Capital Hiking Club's bus for day hike adventures to area hiking areas!  Experience the outdoors 52 weeks a year with the Capital Hiking Club, a non-profit hiking group who welcomes the public to join us on all hikes. We specialize in hiking options that challenge all skill levels and fulfilling the varied interests of our hikers. Saturday weekly hikes: Long hikes of 9-12 miles and shorter hikes of 5-9 miles and social time with post hike refreshments.  The club's bus picks up all  …

We are a women-only (sorry guys!) group that loves to hike, backpack, bike, kayak, and take on whatever other adventures that we'd like to try. Please, NO KIDS and NO DOGS/PETS. Our ages range from the 20's - 70's. We take it slow and easy on trails and enjoy the pleasure of being in the outdoors as much as possible. All skill levels are most welcome! No one is rushed or made to feel they can't keep up, and the fast people can go right ahead and charge on! We hike at least once a month, and as t …

A group for adventurous dogs and their people. The plan is to set up meetups for some of our favorite things to do with our dogs: off-leash hiking, walking, group playdates, training field trips, on-leash socialization walks etc. We'll try out new things when we find them...we're open to all suggestions! We don't discriminate based on breed or type, but we do ask that dogs are non-dog-aggressive to attend certain events, such as group playdates or off-leash hikes.

One of the best ways to network is to do it through shared activities. By being in a relaxed atmosphere you will get to know others and establish deeper relationships doing something you like, vs. a quick networking meeting at a hotel or restaurant. Besides the networking opportunites for business and work, you will also improve your health and fitness. Hikes will tend to be 4-6 miles during the weekdays before or after work with options for longer hikes for those wishing to do so. It sure beats …

This group will organize camping and hiking trips and outdoorsy activities for those living in the DC metro area. Camping will include car camping and backcountry camping.

Are you a active/fit parent who loves to hike in nature, preferably with your young kid(s)? Or even if you don't have children or they're already grown, but you are amenable to hiking with them? Please join us!

We are a diverse group of  easy going people who enjoy the great outdoors.    Our outings  range from urban walks to country rambles to mountain hikes. We hike on Saturdays, Sundays, an occasional Tuesday and sometimes at night.  Since we either begin our hikes at the starting place or car pool to  the trail head, there is no need to register in advance.  No dogs are allowed on the hikes. But all people who enjoy hiking in the company of others, are welcome. For a complete listing of Center Hik …

Welcome to the Meetup group for the activities of the C&O Canal Association.  We sponsor hikes, canoe trips and bike rides along the 184-mile-long towpath between Georgetown and Cumberland. Our events are open to the public. C&O Canal Association is an all-volunteer citizens organization established in 1954 to help conserve of the natural and historical environment of the C&O Canal and the Potomac River Basin.  The association works with the National Park Service in its efforts to preserve and p …

Eastern Panhandle Outdoor Adventure Meetup is a group for anyone interested in affordable activities in the the states of West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and more. Activities include but are not limited to hiking, camping, walking, instructions in campfire cooking, the sport of orienteering, touring national and state parks, plein aire art retreats, fishing, archery, themed nature hikes, winter activities, and more.

This is a hiking group for men to get away from the daily grind and out into nature at least once a month. Our hikes take place on Fridays, mostly in the afternoon, last for about 3 hours and always end at a suitable hydration spot, often the Griffen Tavern in Flint Hill, VA. By around 7 pm everyone is back with their families, happy and content. You can familiarize yourself with the spirit of our hiking group by checking out our 2012 Yearbook of The Warrenton Hiking Club at http://www.blurb.com …

This is a way for members of Falkland Chase to share resources and talk about upcoming hiking events. Meetup is a great way to build a schedule as well. We'll decide if this is a good fit going forward. One are I'd like to explore would be getting together with some humans and canines that would be down for some more intense hikes and potentially backpacking. Also, I am putting everyone that joins from Falkland Chase as an organizer, so you can do everything except ask for money for events. Post …

My goal is to lead all age groups of up to 15 people on hiking tours that explore the wonderful National and State parks beyond the D.C. metro area. I have many years of leading groups on outdoor adventures all over North America, and want to share my enthusiasm and expertise with others, as well as help create an atmosphere for making some new friends! Each hike will be an adventure!

This is a group for any one interested in recreational walking and hiking. All skill levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other moms who are interested in walking at the same time enjoying the out door experience.Looking forward to exploring the parks walking and hiking trails in Virginia.