About us
Washington Women Outdoors (WWO) is a non-profit organization founded in the Fall of 1977 and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) in the Spring of 1979, that is run almost entirely by volunteers. We engage in outdoor activities in the Washington, DC area where women share skills, experience, strengths, and support to enhance and expand each woman's world. We welcome women of diverse ages, races, and lifestyles. WWO provides instruction by women for women. Activities are available for all skill levels to inspire the beginner and to challenge the more advanced.
WWO members are independent women who seek adventure in the outdoors. We have a passion for hiking, biking, rock climbing, caving, backpacking, kayaking, cross country skiing, horseback riding, hang gliding, and anything that tests our strength and broadens our horizons. We enjoy meeting new people who want to travel with us to beautiful places in the wilderness. If you are open to learning new things in a supportive environment and enjoy sharing the outdoors with other women, we invite you to join us.
WWO is different than typical Meetup groups. We scout our hiking and biking trips. Each trip is led by two leaders. One leader stays at the front of the group and the second leader is the sweep. Each participant is encouraged to participate at her own pace, and the sweep is there to ensure that no one is left behind. We want each participant to go at their own pace so that they enjoy their experience and come back to the outdoors.
Please visit our website: https://washingtonwomenoutdoors.org/ for more information and to register for events.
Upcoming events
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Cobb Island Bicycle Ride
Newburg, MD, 12245 Rock Point Rd, Newburg, MD 20664, Newburg, MD, US38 miles, elevation 844 feet, mostly on flat, rural roads. For intermediate and advanced riders.
Register here: Cobb Island Bicycle Ride
$15.00 for non-members, free for members.Ride with us in Southern Maryland (Charles County) to historic Cobb Island. This small, less than one square mile island lies at the confluence of the Wicomico and Potomac Rivers. On this ride, we'll have scenic views of farmland and rivers as we ride on mostly rural backroads. There are a few miles on main roads but these have wide shoulders. The route is mostly flat with a "spicy" hill at the beginning (and end) of the ride that will get you warmed up quickly. As with all WWO rides, we will have a leader and sweep, and no one will be left behind.
- You must register and pay for this event on our website at this link: Cobb Island Bicycle Ride Register early on our website to reserve your spot!
- No further trip details will be provided on Meetup. Upon completion of registration, trip information will be forwarded by email. If you do not see confirmation email from Washington Women Outdoors in your in-box, immediately check your spam folder.
If you're not ready to register for this event and would like more information, please email: bike@washingtonwomenoutdoors.org
Find out about WWO Member benefits here.
6 attendees
Women's Beginner Bicycle Ride in Rock Creek Park
Rock Creek Park, 3840 Colorado Avenue, Washington, DC, US10 miles, 500" elevation on a paved road closed to cars with a few manageable hills. For Beginner Riders who want to ride with a group and begin to increase their riding distance. Leisurely pace (8 - 10 miles per hour).
Register here: Beginner Rock Creek Bicycle Ride
$15.00 for non-members, free for members.Have you wanted to ride with a group but you weren't sure you were ready or that you could ride far enough? This is the ride for you! On this social-paced ride, you'll enjoy the beauty of Rock Creek Park as we ride an easy five miles out and five miles back on Beach Drive (approximately 1.25 hours of riding), which is now closed to traffic. Before we start, we'll go over guidance for riding in a group, basic bicycle maintenance and safety tips. (Note: this is not a "how-to-ride class.") This is a no- drop ride, with a leader and a sweep and no one will be left behind. Suitable for all bicycle types.
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You must register and pay for this event on our website at this link: Beginner Bicycle Ride in Rock Creek Park Register early on our website to reserve your spot!
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No further trip details will be provided on Meetup. Upon completion of registration, trip information will be forwarded by email. If you do not see confirmation email from Washington Women Outdoors in your in-box, immediately check your spam folder.
If you're not ready to register for this event and would like more information, please email: bike@washingtonwomenoutdoors.org
Find out about WWO Member benefits here.
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Jim & Molly Denton AT Shelter Beginner Backpacking Trip
Location not specified yetA beautiful out and back hike on the Appalachian Trail passing through fields, streams, lush forest, with a night spent at the Jim and Molly Denton Shelter. This is generally considered a “quiet” section of the AT. Trumbo Hollow is an expansive meadow with a bench at the high point. With fields and fences that make you feel like you are in a J.R.R. Tolkien novel, the hike down towards VA638 is one more picturesque moment. From the valley, enjoy another forest walk before arriving at the Jim and Molly Denton Shelter, which boasts a picnic pavilion and gravity fed shower. There is a water source at the shelter.
Miles: 6.6 (roundtrip)
Rating: Level #5 (View Hiking Rating Scale)
$20 members; $30 non-members
Register for this event on our website here.
All trip details including equipment list, meetup spot, and driving directions will be provided by email the week prior to the trip.
NOTE: No further trip details will be provided on Meetup.
There is limited space for this event.Register early on our website to reserve your spot! If you're not ready to register for this event but would like more information, please email: backpack@washingtontonwomenoutdoors.org.
Find out about WWO Member benefits here:
https://washingtonwomenoutdoors.org/membership-fees/.7 attendees
Whiskey Hollow AT Shelter Intermediate Backpacking Trip
Location not specified yetExperience the Appalachian Trail in late spring, when the forest is fully green and alive but the heat of summer hasn’t quite set in. Surrounded by a vibrant canopy, this section of the AT is a great place to enjoy the outdoors with a group of like-minded friends. The route offers a little bit of everything—rocky stretches, low-lying areas, and beautiful, wooded terrain.
We’ll head south on the AT to the Whiskey Hollow Shelter, where there are plenty of campsites and reliable water sources to set up for the night. There is also an older shelter nearby (Dick’s Dome).Miles: 10.0 (roundtrip)
Rating: Level 6 (View Hiking Rating Scale)
$25 members; $35 non-members
Register for this event on our website here.
All trip details including equipment list, meetup spot, and driving directions will be provided by email the week prior to the trip.
NOTE: No further trip details will be provided on Meetup.
There is limited space for this event.Register early on our website to reserve your spot! If you're not ready to register for this event but would like more information, please email: backpack@washingtontonwomenoutdoors.org.
Find out about WWO Member benefits here:
https://washingtonwomenoutdoors.org/membership-fees/.6 attendees
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