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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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MAR 28

Gorham, NH Saturday • Mar 28

Mount Moriah

Attending: 3

Mount Moriah - a 4000 footer

APR 4

Phoenix, AZ Saturday • Apr 4

Spring Break in Aravaipa Canyon

Attending: 3

Let’s savor Spring Break in what may be Arizona’s most magical wilderness area.

APR 17

Los Angeles, CA Friday • Apr 17

The Silver Peak Grand Loop

Attending: 1

We’ll savor the Big Sur coast in all its springtime glory on this 25-mile backpack.

Mount Pierce hike (& potentially Mount Eisenhower) photo

APR 18

near Bretton Woods/Carroll , NH Saturday • Apr 18

Mount Pierce hike (& potentially Mount Eisenhower)

Attending: 3

Popular 4000' hike(s)

Easy Trips Leadership Development Virtual Workshop photo

APR 22

Virtual, MA Wednesday • Apr 22

Easy Trips Leadership Development Virtual Workshop

Attending: 5

Training for GayOutdoors Trip Leaders & Aspiring Leaders. Leading with Confidence, Care & Community

Mountain Trip Leadership Virtual Workshop photo

APR 29

Virtual, MA Wednesday • Apr 29

Mountain Trip Leadership Virtual Workshop

Attending: 2

Training for GayOutdoors Trip Leaders & Aspiring Leaders. Leading with Confidence, Care & Community

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Photo from First Weekend of Spring Hike trip report

MAR 21

Trip Report Groton, MA

First Weekend of Spring Hike

Saturday • Mar 21, 2026 • • by GpD

Great hike & great group

Photo from Tower Hill Pond Loop Winter Hike trip report

FEB 28

Trip Report Auburn, NH

Tower Hill Pond Loop Winter Hike

Saturday • Feb 28, 2026 • • by Gandalf

All in all, it was a fantastic day on the trail with a great group of interesting guys. And the best part? Spring is just three weeks away.

FEB 22

Trip Report Waterville Valley, NH

Mt. Tecumseh Hike

Sunday • Feb 22, 2026 • • by dpbyrnes

Perfect hiking day

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Uncanoonuc Mountains Early Spring Hike

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Alexander posted a comment on an event: Pierce/Eisenhower Hike 7 hours ago

I'm always happy to break trail as needed :D Weather's looking pretty good for tomorrow!

NHGuy1028 posted a comment on an event: The Coffee Exchange 7 hours ago

That's awesome, Carl. Look forward to seeing you! I may be brining someone, too. Looks like we're going to have great attendance for this!!

Bobcat posted a comment on an event: Pierce/Eisenhower Hike 7 hours ago

Hi Dan: I have extra pairs of snowshoes you can use. Not sure if we actually will need them.

rlricchi posted a comment on an event: Pierce/Eisenhower Hike 7 hours ago

I’m hoping for no snowshoes, too. I think we’ll be ok to Pierce and maybe all the way to Eisenhower. Popular trails near AMC facility. I’ll look for trip reports tonight.

beyoungyu posted a comment on an event: Pierce/Eisenhower Hike 7 hours ago

I'm okay with the change except, I don't have snow shoes. Can I still do it?

rlricchi posted a comment on an event: Franconia Ridge Hike 7 hours ago

I’m fine with Pierce and continuing to Eisenhower based on wind, conditions. See you all soon.

Alexander posted a comment on an event: Franconia Ridge Hike 7 hours ago

I would much rather hike anything than not hike at all. I can look at my maps this evening to think about other options.

dpbyrnes posted a comment on an event: Franconia Ridge Hike 7 hours ago

Haven't looked at the summit forecast yet, but I'm totally game for Pierce & possibly Eisenhower. looks like some snow in Bretton woods on friday and maybe an inch on Saturday so no rain. If we're a go I'd like to stay over tomorrow night if you're open to that Bob.

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Photo from Goose Pond Stroll trip report

NOV 9

Member Report Alexandria, NH

Goose Pond Stroll

Sunday • Nov 9, 2025 • • by TrailBlazer

Bucolic Stroll around Goose Pond & Wellington State Park

Photo from Hike the "Moose" including South Peak trip report

NOV 8

Member Report Benton, NH

Hike the "Moose" including South Peak

Saturday • Nov 8, 2025 • • by MO

Moosilauke hike - it's winter up there....