About us
What is Adventuring?
For a full description, visit us at AdventuringLGBTQ.com
Adventuring is an outdoors club for the LGBTQ+ community in the Washington DC Metro area. We're all about enjoying the outdoors and being physically active in a social setting.
Don't fret about your current fitness level or prior outdoors experience - we welcome everyone. We also coordinate carpools to help you get there economically.
Our trip fee is $5, plus any mileage reimbursement to drivers (if you participate in a carpool). There is no membership fee.
Contact us with any questions at AdventuringLGBTQ@gmail.com. Even better - come to our Spring Social, Fall Social, Summer Picnic, or Winter Party to get to know us better.
Adventuring Contacts
- President: Harris Turk
- Vice President: David Lloyd (dlloyd.hikes@outlook.com)
- Secretary: Karsten Halusa (karsten_halusa@hotmail.com)
- Membership: Anders Olausson (anders.olausson@outlook.com)
- Treasurer: Peter Redding (redding.peter@gmail.com)
- Technology: Bryan Fennell (bryan_fennell@outlook.com)
- At Large: Bill Horten
Upcoming events
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Bull Run Mountains Preserve
East Falls Church Metro Station, Arlington, VA 22205, USA, Arlington, VA, US[RESCHEDULED FROM OCTOBER 3 DUE TO RAIN]
Join us for a scenic 6-mile adventure through Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve, a hidden gem tucked away in the foothills of Northern Virginia. The preserve spans over 2,500 acres in Prince William and Fauquier Counties. We’ll combine several wooded loops featuring peaceful forests, rocky ridges, historic ruins, and plenty of beautiful scenery along the way. It’s the perfect chance to enjoy a fun, moderately challenging hike close to home and spend a few hours exploring one of the region’s lesser-known natural treasures. This hike is perfect for those who are looking for a less rigorous hike closer to home.
Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring a daypack with snacks and water (please note there’s no water available at the preserve). Please note that the preserve does not permit dogs on the property.
The cost for this trip is the $5 Adventuring fee (cash or Venmo), plus $5 to your driver if you participate in the carpool.We will meet to form carpools at the East Falls Church Metro Kiss & Ride lot at 9:30 a.m. Due to the shorter drive, we will not be making a pit stop on the way out. For anyone meeting the group at the trailhead, we will plan to meet and start hiking at 10:15. We'll convene by the little kiosk located in the parking area on the left side of the entrance road. After the hike, there will be an optional stop for lunch and beverages at the nearby The Farm Brewery at Broad Run. We should be back at East Falls Church by around 4:00 (or by around 2:30 if skipping the brewery stop – we’ll rearrange carpools accordingly for the return trip).
IMPORTANT NOTE: When you RSVP to an event, you affirm that you have read and agree to the terms of the release. Please click here to review our release form. Everyone must register on their own behalf.
24 attendees
Lockhouse Stay
C&O Canal Lock 21 (Swains Lock), 10700 Swains Lock Rd, Potomac, MD, USSave the date! RSVP will open Thursday, October 1st at 10:01AM.
Lets stay in a historic lockhouse! Swains Lockhouse, located by Lock 21 along the C&O Canal, is a modern lockhouse has all the modern amenities such as heating, running water, a kitchen, and a shower. The maximum capacity of the lockhouse is eight people. If we get a full house the estimated cost to stay two nights will be $50 which includes the $5 Adventuring fee. We will organize food and determine the costs of that after the group comes together.
Depending on who signs up it may be necessary to rearrange the provided trundle beds or bring sleeping pads so we can spread out and make sure everyone has a comfortable sleeping arrangement. You can learn more about the lockhouse here.
Itinerary is still being planned but I hope to have a relaxing trip. We will hike along the C&O Towpath to Olmsted Island within Great Falls National Park with a nice overlook of the Mather Gorge. We'll be flexible depending on the group.
Check-in starts Friday, Dec 4th at 3PM. Friday will be low key as people trickle in and get settled. Checkout is Sunday at 10AM. For those interested we can continue our adventures by visiting Glenstone which is only a 10 minute drive away.
8 attendees
Past events
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