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- Lancaster County Memorial Weekend Bicycle TripStrasburg, Strasburg, PA
Three days of riding on low-traffic, scenic roads with rolling hills and a few good climbs. 35 to 45 miles on Saturday and Sunday, and 25 miles or less on Day 3. For Intermediate and Advanced Riders.
Members $25; Non-members $35 (plus your hotel and meal costs)Register here: Lancaster County Memorial Weekend Bicycle Trip
Join us for one of our favorite events, bicycling through the beautiful countryside of Lancaster County. On these scenic routes you'll see pristine Amish and Mennonite homesteads, share the roads with horse and buggies, and ride through a number of historic covered bridges. Each day we'll enjoy a different route, see amazing things and end our evenings dining together. The terrain is mostly rolling hills with a few good climbs with elevation under 2000 feet. As will all our rides, we will have leaders and sweeps, and no one will be left behind. Space is limited so register now!- You must register and pay for this event on our website at this link: Lancaster County Memorial Weekend Bicycle Trip.
- No further trip details will be provided on Meetup. Upon completion of registration and the waiver, trip information including making your hotel reservations and meeting location will be forwarded by email. If you do not see confirmation email from Washington Women Outdoors in your in-box, 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 at this link: WWO Membership Information
- Scenic Vint Hill and Warrenton Bicycle RideVint Hill Farms, Vint Hill Farms, VA
32 miles, 1500 feet elevation. Mostly rolling hills with a few challenging climbs. For Intermediate and Advanced Riders.
$15.00 non-members/$0 members
Register here.
This ride takes us through the scenic countryside around Warrenton, VA passing by working farms, creeks, wineries and historic civil war sites. The ride ends after riding through Vint Hill Farms Station–formerly an Army intelligence (spy!) station during and after WWII–but now the site of numerous private businesses including a craft winery, a brewery, a café, and the Cold War Museum.- You must register and pay for this event on our website at this link: Scenic Vint Hill and Warrenton Bicycle Ride
- No further trip details will be provided on Meetup.
Register early on our website to reserve your spot! 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.
Although this ride is FREE for Members, please register!
Find out about WWO Member benefits at this link: https://washingtonwomenoutdoors.wildapricot.org/
If you're not ready to register for this event and would like more information, please email: bike@washingtonwomenoutdoors.org
