54 Meetup Groups match “Back country hiking” near West Haven, CT
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We are a brand new hiking group. The sole focus of this group is to have fun while enjoying the outdoors. Our secondary goal is to educate novice hikers in all aspects of hiking, including areas such as equipment, safety, and navigation. We also welcome veteran hikers who are looking to hop back into the fold and want to recondition themselves. All ages are welcome to join us. We do require that minors be present with a parent or guardian.
About Us... The Connecticut Hiking Alliance is the place for active hikers who enjoy each other's company both on and off the trail. We believe that hiking, backpacking, snow shoeing, river sports, or any other type of out door adventures are made better when combined with social events where we can get together for a drink or a meal and relive the day's exploits. Based in Connecticut our activities will range throughout New England. We are a community that seeks to be inclusive, diverse and f …
Meet other local hiking enthusiasts as a group of friends exploring, learning, and having fun on the trail and occasionally other ways. Besides hiking we sometimes do: snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, camping, etc. We range all over CT, central to western MA, and sometimes southern NY. Occasionally we make trips further out typically to central and northern NY, VT, NH, and ME.
A unique adventure group fun for those 25- 125! We are dedicated to outdoor activities combined with good beer/wine and good food. Join us on our weekend outings of hiking, snowshoeing, x-country skiing, kayaking, biking, horsebackriding, etc.. Share your favorite wine, cheese, snacks with energetic friends who like to "earn" the calories we so enjoy! These are NOT hard-core, survivalist elite level sporting events, but you do need to be in decent physical condition and bring your own equipment …
HIKING HIKING HIKING!!! HIKING HIKING HIKING!!! HIKING HIKING HIKING!!! NYC Hiking Group NYC Hiking Club Free hiking group Catskill Hiking Calling all New York / Hudson Valley outdoor / WE ARE THE MOST ACTIVE GROUP IN THE COUNTRY! HIKING enthusiasts!!! The purpose of this group is to bring people together. People who like being outside, hiking, backpacking, camping, kayaking, cycling, mountaineering, rock / ice climbing, caving, etc. I am open to most all outdoor activities. This is an extreme …
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Let's get outside while the kids are in school! I am hoping this group brings together moms who enjoy the outdoors and want to go exploring on the great trails we have around here and be back in time for the school bus! Who knows? We might even get so good we'll consider longer adventures! If you enjoy hiking at an easy-going pace and like meeting new friends- this group is for you!
Make new friends on the best wilderness adventures to the most wild & scenic destinations!!! Day escapes and camping trips of 1-3 nights with activity options including hiking, backpacking, backcountry yoga, fishing, survival skills and many more. Explore true wilderness, authentic mountain ecosystems and high elevations–less than 3 hrs from NYC!! Let the masses have the more accessible outdoor spaces closer to NYC and join us for adventure in truly wild & remote destinations!! Join us to make n …
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this group is for hiking and outdoor activities with dogs on and north of bear mountain.
If you are looking for some adventure and variety in your life, want to challenge yourself, conquer your fears or just try things you've never done before... then you've come to the right place! This group is for people in New Yory City that like to stay fit, be active and have fun at the same time. Events range from hiking, camping, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, ziplining, obstacle course mud runs, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, skydiving, hang gliding, mountain biking, trail runni …
Welcome to the Rhode Island Hiking Club The Rhode Island Hiking Club " Walks & Rambles "offer's a variety of hikes from the beginner to the more experienced .We tend to engage in rather challenging hikes often through rough terrain. The purpose of this meetup is to get physically capable people together who want to get out and enjoy the beauty of some of RI's nicest places on foot. This Meetup is for people who enjoy a hike that leaves them satisfied in both the physical level of exertion, the e …
The Hiking Committee of the NY-North Jersey Chapter of AMC has something for everyone who loves to explore the outdoors on foot. For beginners or experts. In the city or far from the bustle. What sets us apart? • Trained leaders means trips are organized AND fun • Easy access on public transportation to tons of our hikes • Hikes are open to anyone (as long as you meet fitness and equipment requirements) This MeetUp group is sponsored by the NY-North Jersey Chapter of the Appalachian Mountai …
Come Escape the City with your Fellow Hiking Enthusiasts! The Hiking and Nature Meetup is an active and well organized hiking group out of the New York City area. We make an effort to be as inclusive as possible by offering hiking at all levels, from short relaxing hiking trips to 20 mile hiking challenges. We also do rock scrambling, rock climbing, wilderness skills classes, weekend hiking trips across the northeast, and adventure travel trips all over the world. Plus, as a four-season hiking …
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A Bold Adventure A Group of Intrepid Hikers Intrepid = Adventurous. A group for anyone who love a good hike. Difficulty level of hikes will vary throughout the hiking season, though please note focus of group is hiking not walking. Generally speaking every hike has uneven terrain and some basic navigating of terrain is quite necessary. Most hikes are moderate/challenging difficulty and standard pace is 2 mile per hour and occasionally fast pace of 3 miles per hour. This not a running group but a …
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Explore and enjoy the outdoors, and make new, local friends, human and canine. Our main activity is hiking in Morris, Somerset and Warren Counties. This is a very laid back group with easy going outings. Hikes are typically 4-6 miles, with some Delaware Water Gap exceptions. All hikes are free. Social dogs only - No aggressive dogs. All dogs must have up to date rabies and distemper vaccinations, and all dogs must be neutered. Dogs must be under the owners control at all times and be handl …
“The mountains are calling and I must go." -- John Muir Join us for The Next Adventure - it could be hiking, backpacking, day hiking, trekking, rock and ice climbing, camping, snowboarding, skiing, backcountry snowboarding and skiing, alpine skiing, backcountry skiing and snowboarding. Alpine snowboarding and freeride snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, alpine climbing, snow climbing, ice climbing, mixed climbing, mountaineering and we also do kayaking, canoeing, whitewater raftin …
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The Ski-Bees Ski Club is a year round ski and sports club. We are member of the Eastern Inter-Club Ski League (EICSL) which consists of approximately 20 ski clubs in the Mt Washington Valley. Our club provides a friendly environment to meet people, have fun, and enjoy local activities, which include skiing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, golfing, snow shoeing, tubing, and cross country skiing. Our lodge is located in North Conway, minutes from Cranmore Mountain, and within easy commute to se …
I started this group to assemble backpackers for the purpose of finding great folks to section-hike the Appalachian Trail with. Beyond my personal desire to hike the AT, this group is dedicated to everyone who is looking to section hike any part of the trail from Georgia to Maine (this started out as an NYC/NJ/CT group, but we are expanding this group to a National level). If you are an experienced backpacker, join the group and send me a message to become an organizer and attract folks to join …
STOP DREAMING ABOUT IT! Travel with other like minded singles and have the time of your life. Single Nomad Travel contributes to host countries non-profits that focus on children and environmental issues. I encourage while traveling that you buy local goods, learn local culture, refrain from aggressive bargaining and respect the environment of the country that we visit. To visit or to get more information on upcoming Single Nomad Travel click here........
Norwalk, Connecticut based Bredeson Outdoor Adventures (www.bredeson.com), under the direction of its founder Deborah Lewis, specializes in active cultural adventures in Connecticut, New England, the western U.S., Europe and beyond. Our tours include hiking and walking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing for all abilities. We pride ourselves in facilitating authentic and fun experiences with a large dose of creature comforts and great attention to detail. Our love of local history and culture, …
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"This exciting group is calling all outdoors adventurist. If you want to make new friends and enjoy the same activities as a group, this is for you! Spend a week camping on the AT or spending a weekend skiing in Vermont. All skill levels are encouraged to join. Dog friendly for most outdoor activities unless otherwise posted. If your up for an adventure why wait. Look forward to haveing an awesome time."
As the name suggests, Vegunks is a group of ethical vegan and vegetarian climbers/mountaineers, created for the purpose of organizing daytrips to the Gunks (and possibly other areas). ALL levels and abilities are welcome, including folks who had never climbed before. The point here is not to climb 5.12, but rather to create a community of compassionate, easy-going climbers, make new, like-minded friends, and have fun! If the group shows interest, we may also plan extended mountaineering trips …
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There are lots of great places around Morris and Sussex Counties and beyond to explore. This group is for easy going adults who want to make new friends and enjoy being physically active and social in a group. We regularly do hiking, biking, kayaking, boating, horseback riding, skiing, snowshoeing, skating, swimming, picnics, lakeside dinners, wine tastings, and anything else that's active, fun and interesting. There is a fun event almost every week! Although there are many single members, th …
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Welcome to the Narragansett Chapter Meetup site, sponsored by the Narragansett Chapter of the AMC. The Appalachian Mountain Club, founded in 1876, is America's oldest conservation and recreation organization. The Narragansett Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club is the local Rhode Island affiliate. Our Chapter was formed in 1921 and has about 2,500 members. Our AMC Chapter offers outdoor activities which range from easy to technically challenging. Our Meetup groups will offer some of the eas …
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Welcome to Women About! We are a friendly, fun-loving lesbian community which organizes social, cultural, and outdoor activities for lesbians. We started out hiking, biking, skiing, canoeing & camping. Now we also go to plays, restaurants, concerts, museums, shows, dances and jazz clubs. Every now and then we throw in an "I've always wanted to try that" or a "huh - I never knew that existed!" type of event as well. Everything is always capped off with great food, maybe a cocktail or two and en …
We are a volunteer-run club that organizes tent camping, cabin and hostel trips. We have been in existence in one form or another, nearly continuously, since the late '60s! On any given weekend, we may be hiking, kayaking, bicycling, skiing, campfire building, playing Scrabble, or just enjoying good food and conversation. Based in the New York metropolitan area, our destinations are usually within a three-hour drive of the Big Apple. We welcome singles, couples and families, experienced campers …
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This group is for outdoor enthusiasts! We cater towards participants with skill levels ranging from beginner to expert and anywhere in between, all are welcome! Our goals are to explore local outdoor recreation locations, try new outdoor activities, and meet like-minded individuals while providing a safe and fun atmosphere for our participants. Come check out what the greater Danbury area has to offer for outdoor recreation. Our mission is to introduce a place or activity to anyone who would lik …
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I have been looking for a group that takes pictures for fun and haven't found anything that suits me, so decided to start my own. It is a group of people who like to hike beginner trails, stroll around an old historic town, the beach, zoo, the city, country or any other place to sightsee in New Jersey/New York/Eastern Pennsylvania. While we explore, we take pictures of what we see. We can discuss topics related to photography (cameras, perspectives, etc.) or talk about the beauty of life in g …
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Let us be your guide to the outdoors! Come join us at our store for clinics, sporting weekends and group outings. IN THIS STORE Men's, Women's & Kids' Apparel Active & Casual Footwear Outerwear & Fleece Camping, Hiking & Backpacking Kayaking & Canoeing Fishing Snowshoeing & Cross-Country Skiing (in season) Luggage For your convenience, these shopping services and activities are available at this location. Ship to Store - FREE Discovery Series Courses Weekly Clinics Monogramming (please call …
ROCK & ICE, yes, its all about ROCK & ICE CLIMBING - We are a volunteer rock climbing and ice climbing group based in New York City and surrounding areas and we do fun rock climbing events during warm seasons out in the Gunks or other climbing/camping areas in New Hampshire, Adirondacks, CT, NJ or even all the way to the West or organize indoor climbing, bouldering events in local rock climbing gyms in NYC And we do ice climbing, alpine climbing, snow climbing, mixed climbing or even glacier cli …
The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is comprised of 28,000 members centered among 21 chapters in New York State. The Hudson River Valley (Mid-Hudson) Chapter has 700 members and serves the counties of Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Columbia, and Greene. The mission of the ADK is C.A.R.E.S. Conservation ADK is committed to protecting the wild lands and waters our members use and cherish. ADK is the champion of nearly 5 million acres of publicly owned lands across New York State, including the Adirondac …
Welcome to Outdoor Afro! Outdoor Afro is a national community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing — and more! Outdoor Afro uses social media to create interest communities, events, and to partner with regional and national organizations that support diverse participation in the Great Outdoors. Here is where you can start locally connecting with people who share y …
Do you live in the Mid-Hudson Valley? Are you age 55 and above with free time during the day on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday? Do you love outdoor activities? Do you prefer to go at a relaxed pace, taking time to enjoy anything interesting along the way? If so, then this group is for you! We will be hiking, bicycling on rail trails (or any place without cars), bicycling on lightly traveled roads, kayaking on quiet waters, and snowshoeing. No one will be left behind on our adventures!
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