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Meet other local hiking enthusiasts. This group is full of mountain-climbers through beginners. We're full of serious hikers and then those just out for a little exercise. We're full of fast-paced hikers and slower "stop and smell the roses" kind of hikers. No matter which way you'd consider yourself there is guaranteed to be something for you!

We try to plan multiple events each month, with at least one overnighter a month (at least that's the plan :). Some trips are far away while others are in our "backyards". Some are long (15-20 miles) while others are just a few hour jaunt (5-6 miles).

But no matter which events you attend we have the friendliest group of hikers anywheres!

Founded: October 14, 2007

Location: Virginia Beach, VA 36.84-76.15 23462US

Members: 609 Hikers

Meetups: 128 so far

Rating: East Coast Hikers 5.00191
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Topics: Hiking, Backpackers, Camping, Adventurers

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Our next MeetupNorthwest River Park

Nov 8 Sun 9:00 AM

Where?: Northwest River Park

1733 Indian Creek Rd

Chesapeake, VA 23322

757-421-7151

Who’s coming?: 19 Yes / 0 Maybe

*It does get muddy here, so boots are recommended. Also, because it gets muddy here there is also some "off-trailing" that sometimes occurs at this park, which means sometimes going through bushes and overhanging trees.

Directions: Take the 168 bypass like you are going to outer banks. Get off on the hillcrest exit 8b. Turn right onto route 168 bus south-battlefield blvd. Read more

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Nov 7
- Patrice Revell joined East Coast Hikers
  
  “I love the outdoors and have always wanted to learn to hike. My dream is to one day hike part of the Appalachian Trail. Been inspired ever since reading A Walk in the Woods.”
- Diana joined East Coast Hikers
  
  “I love hiking!”
- Bill joined East Coast Hikers
  
  “looks like fun”

Nov 6
- Lisa Rhoades joined East Coast Hikers
  
  “I enjoy walking and would love to get out with people and start hiking”
- Duaine Folie joined East Coast Hikers
  
  “Love the outdoors and want to make sure my children also learn to enjoy it.”

Nov 5
- Chris uploaded 73 new photos.

Nov 4
- TINA joined East Coast Hikers
  
  “I recently relocated to Virginia Beach from Los Angeles and I love to hike although I do not consider my skills at the intermediate level. I just love nature and I hope this would be a great group to meet new friends.”

Nov 1
- William uploaded a new photo.
- Lynn joined East Coast Hikers
  
  “might be one of the slower ones but truly love walking & riding through our beautiful parks”

Oct 31
- nancy joined East Coast Hikers
  
  “I luv to hike, run, kayak, well, you get the picture!”
- Jason joined East Coast Hikers
  
  “Really like to get outdoors and walk/hike, meet some people who want the same.”