What we’re about
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 (4+)
See all- WWO at the Ride for the ReserveDickerson, Dickerson, MD
34, 41 or 62 miles – Rolling roads with some challenging hills. For Intermediate and Advanced Riders.
Join us and be part of the WWO “team” at the Montgomery Countryside Alliance’s Ride for the Reserve. Have you wanted to participate in an organized ride event or try a metric century but didn’t want to do it alone? Join us and you'll be part of a fun and supportive group. The Ride for the Reserve raises funds to protect the farmland in Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve, and offers incredible rural scenery on the rolling hills and rustic roads of this valuable resource. This is a well-organized, low-key ride with well-stocked rest stops, and a picnic lunch when you finish. We’ll have WWO leaders for the 35,41 and 62 mile routes.
To join us you will need to:
1. Register for the ride here on the WWO website. We won't be charging a separate fee but we will need to contact you about where we'll meet up and the time.
2. Register and pay for the ride with the event sponsors at the Ride Website. The fee is $82.00.
3. Complete the online Waiver at this link: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/v/wwotripwaiver/
Find out about WWO Member benefits at this link:
https://washingtonwomenoutdoors.org/membership-fees/
No further ride details will be provided on Meetup.
If you're not ready to register for this event and would like more information, please email: info@washingtontonwomenoutdoors.org
- Rohrbaugh Plains Beginner Backpacking TripMonongahela National Forest, West Virginia, WV
Come and join us on an exhilarating journey through the untamed beauty of the Rohrbaugh Plains, nestled within the breathtaking Dolly Sods Wilderness of West Virginia. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable backpacking experience that will leave you in awe. What sets this trip apart is the incredible reward it offers with minimal exertion. In a mere 3-mile hike from the trailhead, you will find yourself standing on the edge of the majestic Rohrbaugh Cliffs, treated to a mesmerizing 270-degree panorama of the awe-inspiring Red Creek Valley below and a splendid sunset that will serve as our evening’s enchanting spectacle. Don’t be fooled by the seemingly level terrain, this adventure presents a remarkable opportunity for both novice and seasoned backpackers alike. Embark on this trail through the Monongahela National Forest, and allow yourself to be captivated by its unique wonders.
Miles: 6
Rating: Level 4 (View Hiking Rating Scale)
For beginner backpackers and above
There is limited space on this trip, please register early!
$20 members; $30 non-members- Register for this event on our website with this link:
https://washingtonwomenoutdoors.org/evrplus_registration/?action=evrplusegister&event_id=380
- Complete the online Waiver here: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/v/wwotripwaiver/
- All trip details including equipment list, meetup spot and driving directions will be provided by email the week before the trip. WWO has a limited amount of backpacking equipment to lend as a member benefit.
- No further trip details will be provided on Meetup.
Register early on our website to reserve your spot! If you're not ready to register for this event and would like more information, please email: info@washingtontonwomenoutdoors.org
- Kent Island Ramble Bicycle RideStevensville, Stevensville, MD
35 miles – completely flat roads and bike path. This is a great ride for advanced beginners and above.
Kent Island is the largest island in the Chesapeake Bay and was the location of the first European settlement in Maryland. From its earliest inhabitants (Matapeake Indians) to its present-day status as the gateway to the Eastern Shore, Kent Island has played a vital role in the history of Maryland.
Join WWO for a beautiful ride on Kent Island. We will travel on a paved bike path that traverses the island, detouring to see neighborhoods, many beautiful water views, and a community fishing pier. There are multiple stops to admire the views. Moderate social pace, with a leader and a sweep. As with all our rides, no one will be left behind. To participate:- Register and pay for this event on our website at this link: Kent Island Ramble Bike Ride (washingtonwomenoutdoors.org)
- Complete the online Waiver here: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/v/wwotripwaiver/
- No further trip details will be provided on Meetup.
Register early on our website to reserve your spot!
Although this ride is FREE for Premium Members, please register!
Upon completion of registration and the waiver, 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.
Find out about WWO Member benefits at this link: Find out about WWO Member benefits at this link:
https://washingtonwomenoutdoors.org/membership-fees
If you're not ready to register for this event and would like more information, please email: info@washingtontonwomenoutdoors.org - Crops and Hops Bicycle Ride in the MoCo Ag Reserve -- 25 or 36 MilesPoolesville, Poolesville, MD
Scenic rural rolling roads with a few climbs. Two ride options:
1) 25 miles, 1200 feet elevation. For intermediate riders as well as advanced beginners who want to take it to the next level.
2) 36 miles, 1800 feet elevation – For intermediate and advanced riders.
$10 members; $15 non-members
This ride explores the beautiful, rolling countryside of the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve with the extra bonus of getting to experience an agritourism business located on a local farm – Landmade Brewing--which opened during the pandemic. After riding past crops, pastures and farm animals, we’ll arrive back at the brewery for burgers, sandwiches and drinks, and to socialize with new and old friends. We will have a leader and sweep so no one gets left behind.
- Register and pay for this event on our website with this link:
- Crops and Hops Bicycle Ride - 25 Miles (washingtonwomenoutdoors.org)
- Crops and Hops Bicycle Ride - 36 Miles (washingtonwomenoutdoors.org)
- Complete the online Waiver here: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/v/wwotripwaiver/
- No further trip details will be provided on Meetup.
Register early on our website to reserve your spot!
Although this ride is FREE for Premium Members, please register!
Upon completion of registration and the waiver, 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.
Find out about WWO Member benefits at this link:
https://washingtonwomenoutdoors.org/membership-fees
If you're not ready to register for this event and would like more information, please email: info@washingtontonwomenoutdoors.org
