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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.

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  • Trail Pulse

vincenthomer joined an Event 57 minutes ago
An Awesome Experience on the Spectacular Maine Coast!
jcmulloy left an Event 4 hours ago
Kayaking on the Contoocook River
jcmulloy posted a comment on an event: Kayaking on the Contoocook River 4 hours ago
Thanks! And thanks for all you guys are doing to organize fun trips. Hopefully one of the kayaking trips this season will have some enthusiastic GO folks joining in. See you at a future event!
emsinjp posted a comment on an event: An Awesome Experience on the Spectacular Maine Coast! 5 hours ago
Hi Albacc13! Yes - the Maine Coast trip is definitely open for you if you just want to join for the Saturday and/or Sunday hikes and activities. Please get back to me if you have any specific questions (for example, accommodations), and I will be happy to answer them. Welcome aboard for the trip - I know you will enjoy it! Ed
northbynorthrup updated their profile 7 hours ago
prolot0 posted a comment on an event: Kayaking on the Contoocook River 9 hours ago
I think that they mean by that is that you can't waltz in and use the beach without paying the fee. Fees are listed here: https://contoocookcanoe.com/rental-info-rates/
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