What we’re about
A monthly sapphic hiking meetup for queer women+, nonbinary, and trans folks. All open-hearted, open-minded humans are welcome to join us. Dogs are also very welcome. 🌈
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Camping Trip to Government Canyon State Natural AreaGovernment Canyon State Natural Area, San Antonio, TX
Join us for a queer camping trip to Government Canyon State Natural Area!
This camping trip is designed to be beginner friendly, so no worries if you've never been camping before and have no gear. Our aim is to crowdsource and provide as much gear as possible so that anyone can join and be comfortable.
There are 16 spots available. If you'd like to go, please RSVP via the Google form by May 5. This is the only way to reserve your spot (not through Meetup).
Here's the important information you need to know:
- Tents and meals will be provided.
- You will need to provide your own sleeping gear and camp chair. If you don't own these, we encourage you to ask your friends to borrow!
- You will also need to provide any additional snacks and drinks you'd like outside of our main meals.
- The cost of the trip will depend on how many people sign up. We're expecting it to be somewhere between $25 and $50.
- We will not be able to provide transportation to the park, but we will help organize carpooling to minimize the number of vehicles.
- Dogs are allowed! However, they must stay on a leash for the duration of their visit to the park, and they are only allowed on the Frontcountry trails in this particular park. (It's 6 miles of trails, so there's plenty of hiking if we have any furry friends on the trip.)
- There will be a Zoom meeting the week of May 4-10 to finalize details, including gear that people are bringing and carpool arrangements.
Here is the loose agenda for the weekend:
Friday: Arrive at the park and set up camp.
Saturday: Make breakfast and enjoy coffee at the campsite. Go for a mid-morning hike. Come back to the campsite for lunch. For those who are interested, in the afternoon, we will drive to the Medina River for an afternoon swim. For those who don't want to swim, you can stay in Government Canyon to do a second hike or just relax at the campground.
Sunday: Wake up early and watch birds and wildlife (optional). Eat breakfast. Break down camp and drive home.
Please note that you MUST RSVP through the Google form to reserve your spot. Marking "Attend" through the Meetup group does not guarantee you a spot.
- St. Edward's Park: Queer Hike & SwimSt. Edwards Greenbelt, Austin, TX
Join us for a queer 2-mile hike and swim at St. Edward's Park!
This hike includes elevation gains, rocky terrain, some unshaded stretches of trail, and a super refreshing post-hike dip (as long as there's enough water).
All open-hearted, open-minded humans are welcome! Since this is a sapphic group, we especially welcome queer women+, nonbinary folks, and trans friends. Balcones Canyonlands is a wildlife preserve, so that means pets are not permitted. 🩷
MEET AT THE ST. EDWARD'S GREENBELT MAIN ENTRANCE
The main entrance to the park is located at 7301 Spicewood Springs Rd. The parking lot may be full. If so, park along the road on Spicewood Springs. The road can get busy so be mindful of passing cars and cyclists.IMPORTANT INFO
- There are no restrooms at the trailhead or anywhere on the trail.
- There is no entrance fee.
- Dogs are welcome to join us.
We’ll introduce ourselves at the beginning of our little get-together, and the swimming hole is about 1.75 miles into our hike. Wear your bathing suit to the hike if you plan to swim!
For each hike, we coordinate carpooling via our Discord group. Please message Courtney or Braxton (organizers) or DM @ATXsapphichikingcrew on Instagram if you’d like to drive or ride and we’ll add you to the Discord group. It's also a good idea to join the group in case you're running late or need help finding us so you can reach out to us on the day of.
We do try to wait for any latecomers but in order to respect everyone's time, we will hit the trail no later than 30 minutes after the posted start time.
See you soon, friends! 🌈
AllTrails link: St. Edward's Park
Google Maps pin for parking: St. Edward's Greenbelt Parking Lot
- Cedar Breaks Park: Queer Hike & Coffee SocialCedar Breaks Park, Andice, TX
Join us for a 5-mile, out-and-back hike at Cedar Breaks Park along the edges of Lake Georgetown!
All open-hearted, open-minded humans are welcome! Since this is a sapphic group, we especially welcome queer women+, nonbinary folks, and trans friends. Leashed pets are welcome on this hike!
This hike includes slight elevation gains, rocky terrain, some unshaded stretches of trail, and a unique water and rock formation. Please keep in mind that this is June in Texas, and it's going to be hot. This will be a physically challenging hike.
We’ll introduce ourselves at the beginning of our little get-together, and there will be a 10-minute break in the middle of the hike.
IMPORTANT INFO
- There are no restrooms at the trailhead.
- There is a $5 entrance fee per vehicle. You can purchase your day use pass ahead of time.
- On-leash pets are permitted and very welcome.
We will meet at the San Gabriel River trailhead. If you can’t find a parking spot near the trailhead, there is ample parking nearby, but make sure you park in designated areas. They will ticket people who park on the grass within the park.
Afterward, we’ll meet at 309 Coffee in downtown Georgetown for a little social time.
Since this hike is about 45 minutes outside of Austin, we’ll coordinate carpooling via our Discord group. Please message Courtney or Braxton (organizers) or DM @ATXsapphichikingcrew on Instagram if you’d like to drive or ride and we’ll add you to the Discord group. It's also a good idea to join the group in case you're running late or need help finding us so you can reach out to us on the day of.
We do try to wait for any latecomers but in order to respect everyone's time, we will hit the trail no later than 30 minutes after the posted start time.
See you soon, friends! 🌈
AllTrails link: Cedar Breaks Park
Google Maps pin to parking lot: San Gabriel River Trail / Goodwater Loop trail
