Welcome, Hikers Exploring and Having Good Times!
- Location
- Laurel, MD 39.09-76.82 20724US
- Meetups
- 814 so far
- Members
- 2,019 Hikers Having Good Times
- Meetup topics
- Founded
- July 21, 2007
This group is all about having good times in the great outdoors!
We do it in the mornings, evenings, and all weekends and are very flexible. Get your mind out of the gutter 'cause we are talking about hiking now people! Meet other people who enjoy exploring the outdoors while making new friends and focusing on the "leave no trace" philosophy.
Whether you are young, work, old, retired, laid off, shy, talkative, energetic, dork, brainiac, lazy (but don't want to be), recovering from an injury, or a competitive athlete, then this is a meetup for you!
Our hikes range from very easy mall walking and walks on paved paths, to very strenuous, steep climbs with rock scrambles to mountain summits. We hike rain, snow, or shine and enjoy Mother Natures diversity as well as our groups!
Looking for a group to climb a mountain summit with, hike 30 miles in one day, or simply take an easy trek in the woods, then you have found your home.
We share what we know with one another and value fellowship and camaraderie within our group and always keep a good sense of humor.
WARNING: Our calendar is very active and may become addictive and beneficial to your health!
You must post a picture with your profile so we will recognize you at the trailhead in addition to safety reasons as explained in our "About" pages and on our Message Board.
I hope to see you on the trail soon and let's have good times!
- Where?
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- Who’s coming?
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8 Yes / 0 Maybe(RSVP deadline: November 10, 2009 6:00 PM)
Let's Walk The Mall in Columbia
Let's enjoy the vaulted ceilings with natural appearing light, indoor trees, and perfect year round temperatures inside the mall! We'll walk our usual 3-3.5 miles per hour pace and folks generally do 3 to 5 miles or do a slower first loop and faster loops for folks going longer distances depending on the mix of attendees.
Keep conditioned between weekend hikes! Read more
Upcoming Meetups
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Note: Veteran's Day
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4 Yes / 0 Maybe RSVPs
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9 Yes / 0 Maybe RSVPs
Past Meetups
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Note: Election Day
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Note: Day of the Dead
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Our Sponsors
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Our 3rd Annual Symphony of Lights Walk!
Join us for a walk thru the Symphony of Lights. Click here to RSVP Now!
Billy Goat A and C Plus Towpath
Let's Hike Billy Goat Trails A and C with No Crowds! Click Here to RSVP!
Brookside Garden of Lights Walk!
Click Here to RSVP Now to Attend our 3rd Annual Brookside Garden Walk!
23,000 Candle Illumination Hike:Antietam
Antietam Monument/Memorial Hike + 23,000 Candle Illumination. RSVP Here!
What's new?
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Nov 8
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New member
“I'm new to MD and love the outdoors. Would really like to meet new people/make friends who like to be outside and explore too :-)” -
New member
“I want to hike on weekends to get out of the city life while exercising.” -
New member
“Outdoor is fun!”
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Nov 7
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New member
“I enjoy the outdoors/hiking and would love to meet some hiking buddies” -
New member
“I love hiking and I just moved here I would love to do this. I just read all of the requirements and I have never winter hiked before-from Phoenix-so I think you guys are laughing at me- so I would love to challenge myself say January 2010.” -
New member
“want to find fun hiking trails in the area” -
New photos
“Some stayed here to fix the trail and some went to pick the invasive Basketgrass.”Posted by Ben -
New member
“I love to hike and hope that the group's schedule will motivate me to do more.” -
New member
“I want to hike/walk a little more and also meet new people.”
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Nov 6
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New member
“to get outside” -
New member
“I love hiking and walking in general.”
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What members are saying
“ There's a pace for everyone and the group was very engaging, others would definitely enjoy. ”
“ Good company and a good pace ”