• 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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GayOutdoors
OCT 10
Twin Mountain Village within the town of Carroll, NH Saturday • Oct 10

North and South Twins Hike

Attending: 4
Join us for a classic White Mountains adventure during peak fall foliage!
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GayOutdoors
OCT 10
Slatington, PA Saturday • Oct 10

Lehigh Gap Hike

Attending: 2
Join us on this intermediate hike along the Kittatinny Ridge (above the Lehigh Tunnel).
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Meet the Community

4,874 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

maineguy2022 posted a comment on an event: Fall Camping, Hiking and Paddling Weekend on Lake Umbagog 52 minutes ago
Hi, I will be coming during the week for a couple days.
maineguy2022 posted a comment on an event: Fall Camping, Hiking and Paddling Weekend on Lake Umbagog 54 minutes ago
Hi, I will be coming during the week for a couple days.
gsgraham-stephens posted a comment on an event: Fall Camping, Hiking and Paddling Weekend on Lake Umbagog 1 hours ago
Just a heads-up: New Hampshire State Parks opens reservations exactly 11 months in advance, so if you want a cabin or a prime campsite, mark your calendar and be ready to book at 8:00 AM in just a few days! When I booked site 1D, I was online at 7:55 AM, waiting for the clock to strike 8:00 so I could snag it!
Justdann is a New Member
maineguy2022 joined an Event 1 hours ago
Fall Camping, Hiking and Paddling Weekend on Lake Umbagog
jconroy joined an Event 2 hours ago
Lunch, Hike Parker Mt and Gathering of the Jack-o’-Lanterns.
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