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 (3)
See all- Serenity in Motion: A Hike, Yoga, and Sound Bath FusionNeeds location
We will hike about 2 miles on a mostly flat terrain, suitable for all level of hikers. Afterwards, enjoy a short, gentle yoga practice among nature accompanied by the healing sounds of singing bowls and chimes.
In collaboration with the wonderful ladies at Imagine Well Being, we are excited to offer an experience that will surely harmonize your mind, body, and spirit in the crisp air with forest therapy invitations. Awaken your senses by connecting with nature within 1600 acres of serene conservancy wilderness.
$50 basic member; $60 non-member
As with all WWO hikes, there will be a leader and a sweep, and no one will be left behind.
- Register for this hike on our website at this link: WWO - Serenity in Motion
- 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.
No further trip details will be provided on Meetup.
There is limited space on this event. Register early on our website to reserve your spot!
Although this ride is FREE for Basic Members, please register!
Find out about WWO Member benefits at this link:
https://washingtonwomenoutdoors.org/MembershipIf you're not ready to register for this event and would like more information, please email:
hike@washingtonwomenoutdoors.org - Historic Clarke County Bicycle RideBurwell-Morgan Mill, Millwood, VA
46 miles, 1800 feet elevation For Intermediate and Advanced Riders. Low-traffic country roads with rolling hills.
Members $0; Non-members $15
Register here: Historic Clarke County Bicycle Ride
We're excited to offer this fantastic ride with gorgeous scenery in Clarke County, VA which is nestled in the Shenandoah Valley. We'll ride past working farms, old country estates and through historic towns, with the mountains in the distance. Our ride starts at Burwell-Morgan Mill, which was built in the 1780's, and where we'll return to picnic after the ride. The ride will have a leader and a sweep.- You must register and pay for this event on our website at this link: Historic Clarke County Bicycle Ride. Although this ride is FREE for Premium Members, please register! Register early on our website to reserve your spot!
- No further trip details will be provided on Meetup. 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.
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
- Dolly Sods Beginner Backpacking TripNeeds location
Step into the wild beauty of Dolly Sods Wilderness with an unforgettable backpacking adventure through Rohrbaugh Plains. This scenic escape in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest is perfect for beginners—no experience needed. Whether you're new to backpacking or just looking for a relaxed weekend in nature, this trip is a great way to try it out.
Just three miles from the trailhead, you’ll arrive at the dramatic Rohrbaugh Cliffs, where a breathtaking 270-degree view of Red Creek Valley unfolds beneath you. After soaking in the scenery, we’ll settle into a nearby campsite just in time to witness a spectacular sunset, the perfect end to a perfect day.
Don’t let the gentle terrain fool you, this trip is packed with rewarding views and the peaceful magic of the highlands. Join us for a weekend that will leave you inspired, refreshed, and ready for more adventures.
Miles: 6.0 (roundtrip)
Rating: Level 3 (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/.Not open
