Welcome to the Raleigh Recreational Hikers (RRH)!!
We're one of the Triangle's premiere hiking group and we have done thousands of hikes around the RDU area plus numerous NC State Park hikes and even a few social gatherings. RRH is a wonderful group of people and we would be delighted to have you join us.

We would be delighted to have you join us for some vigorous exercise in the company of wonderful, like-minded people in the great outdoors. We are a group of enthusiastic amateurs who love spending time on the trail. We get together primarily to hike but we also have some wonderful social events and other types of outdoor outings. New members, who choose to participate, quickly become friends. Remember you’ll get back from this group as much as your willing to put into it.

We hike primarily in the state and local parks of the Triangle and I guess Umstead State Park is our headquarters. However, we have been all over the state of North Carolina since it has many wonderful places to hike as you can see from our photo albums.

We offer activities such as hiking, backpacking, and camping. Even some of our most vigorous hikes are followed with lunch or dinner with many laughs and stories. We're always on the lookout for fun social events. If I do say so myself, we're a pretty awesome group! While we do offer social events, we are not a singles meetup organization. If you are joining us only to improve your dating life, I will quickly redirect you to the hundreds of single websites. Our focus is enjoying the great outdoors with like-minded people who want to experience all the awesome places North Carolina has to offer.

We try to offer a wide range of activities but we cannot and do not offer activities that are appropriate for all fitness levels. If you're not in great shape, (yet!) stick with our limited walks and strolls (1-2 mph). Most of our hikes are moderate but we usually move along at a pretty good pace (about 2-3 mph) over uneven terrain. We also offer fast-paced advanced level hikes (4+ mph) which are for experienced hikers in excellent health. Hiking REQUIRES that you honestly evaluate your own fitness level and choose appropriate activities. 

Think of the members of RRH as a group of friends getting together to enjoy the great outdoors. If you join with us, it is our sincere hope that we will become nothing less!!

Regards,
Tim Armstrong

A couple of our rules: Please read the "Pages" section and answer the profile questions before asking to join or participating in any RRH events. This will help everyone get to know you better. I will NOT approve any membership request if you have not answered ALL the RRH profile questions plus provided a clear current picture of yourself (not just a random photo). This is for your safety as well as the other members of RRH. Hiking and outdoor activities can be dangerous and we want everyone to understand the rules.