• Meet Your Trail Community
    From first hikes to big summits, GayOutdoors brings people together on the trail — building friendships one adventure at a time.
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  • Belong Out Here
    Join a welcoming community of gay and gay-friendly men exploring together — no experience required.
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  • Find Your Next Adventure
    From easy walks to challenging hikes, discover trips that match your pace, interests, and schedule.
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  • More Than Miles
    Make real connections on and off the trail — hiking buddies often become lifelong friends.
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Welcome to GayOutdoors

Outdoor adventure + real-world-community for gay & gay-friendly men in the Northeast

GayOutdoors exists to build meaningful, real-world community among gay men through shared outdoor adventure, stewardship, and leadership — offering connection, purpose, and joy on the trail and beyond.


Come for the outdoors, stay for the people. Join hikes, camping trips, paddling, biking, and more — from beginner-friendly outings to big goals, all in a community that values belonging, care for the land, and showing up for one another.

Explore GayOutdoors

Pick your next adventure, meet people, and share the trail.

🥾 Upcoming Trips Browse hikes, walks, paddles, and events. 🌈 Become a Member Join the community and unlock member features. 📸 Trip Reports See what GO adventures actually look like. 🧭 What to Expect How trips work, pacing, and GO culture.

Upcoming Trips and Events

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Muddy Dash! photo
AUG 1
Charlton, MA Saturday • Aug 1

Muddy Dash!

Attending: 2
Easy obstacle course race in Central Massachusetts
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New Mexico Hikers' Retreat photo
AUG 8
Santa Fe, NM Saturday • Aug 8

New Mexico Hikers' Retreat

Attending: 7
Gay Men's 6-Day Hikers' Retreat in the Enchanted High Mountain Desert in Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico @ Alamitos Canyon Lodge
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Meet the Community

4,831 members and counting — leaders, newcomers, and friends.

Community Champions

Members who help keep GO thriving

Newest Members

Fresh faces from the trail

Trip Reports and Photos

Recent stories, photos, and highlights from the trail.

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  • Trail Pulse

OtisSpunkmeyer updated their profile 8 hours ago
SteveNH posted a comment on an event: GayOutdoors Annual Trail Maintenance Day – Mt. Osceola 18 hours ago
I'd like to grab a bunk for Fri and Sat nights, if still available. Looking forward to the trail maintenance weekend!
SteveNH joined an Event 19 hours ago
GayOutdoors Annual Trail Maintenance Day – Mt. Osceola
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Mount Jim, Mount Blue, Mount Moosilauke, and South Peak
Twigs joined an Event 1 days ago
Alpine Garden and Mount Washington
Forumboards824 posted a comment on an event: GayOutdoors Annual Trail Maintenance Day – Mt. Osceola 1 days ago
I would like to grab a bunk as well please
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