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Black Women Hiking the DMV by RHC

Black Women Hiking the DMV empowers Black women to connect with nature through hiking and camping. We promote equitable outdoor access, foster community, and celebrate Black joy in the great outdoors.

Black women do hike, camp, backpack, and enjoy the great outdoors! Join us on an epic adventure to kick off the fall! Mid-October offers peak fall foliage. We&#39;ll spend 2-nights backpacking along the iconic Catoctin National Recreation Trail and travel through 1) Gambrill State Park, 2) the Frederick Municipal Forest, 3) Cunningham Falls State Park, and 4) Catoctin Mountain Park.&nbsp; Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission for equitable outdoor access for Black women, so please bring a friend! -----------------------------Registration Details:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">This event is Part 5 of a 6-part Backpacking Series.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">All participants and guests must be a member of the organization&#39;s associated Meetup Group.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">This event may be cancelled or postponed due to severe weather.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The cost helps offset the cost of booking two (2) campsites for each night, which is non-refundable. If your plans change, your registration will be processed as a tax-deductible non-profit donation to support our programs.</li></ul>

Backpacking the Catoctin National Recreation Trail - Fall 2026

Black women do hike, camp, backpack, and enjoy the great outdoors! Join us on an epic adventure to kick off the fall! We&#39;ll spend 1-night backpacking along the iconic Appalachian Trail and travel through Sky Meadows State Park. Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission for equitable outdoor access for Black women, so please bring a friend! -----------------------------Registration Details:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">This event is Part 5 of a 6-part Backpacking Series. It is strongly recommended to attend our &quot;Intro to Backpacking for Women&quot; virtual session and our &quot;Backpacking for Beginners Trial Run&quot; outing.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">All participants and guests must be a member of the organization&#39;s associated Meetup Group.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">This event may be cancelled or postponed due to severe weather.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The cost helps offset the cost of the campsite booking, which is non-refundable. If your plans change, your registration will be processed as a tax-deductible non-profit donation to support our programs.</li></ul>

Beginner Backpacking on the Appalachian Trail - Fall 2026

Black women do hike, camp, and enjoy the great outdoors. Join us for a relaxing, outdoor gathering filled with black joy, laughter, soulful stories by the campfire, and reflective moments. This 2-night outing at Dans Mountain State Park is a great way to connect with the land, make new friends, and support one another in our outdoor adventures. We&#39;ll visit the nearby trails and stop in town for a unique rail biking tour and creamery. Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission for equitable outdoor access for Black women, so please bring a friend! -----------------------------Registration Details:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">This event is rain or shine, but may be cancelled or postponed due to severe weather.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">If your plans change, a full refund can be issued through Monday, June 16, 2026. A $5 non-refundable processing fee will be deducted. After this date your registration will be processed as a tax-deductible contribution instead.&nbsp;</li></ul>

2026 Summer Campout & Rail Biking Tour

Black women do hike, camp, and enjoy the great outdoors. Join us for a relaxing, outdoor gathering filled with black joy, laughter, soulful stories by the campfire, and reflective moments. This 2-night outing at Dans Mountain State Park is a great way to connect with the land, make new friends, and support one another in our outdoor adventures. We&#39;ll visit the nearby trails and stop in town for a unique rail biking tour and creamery. Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission for equitable outdoor access for Black women, so please bring a friend! -----------------------------Registration Details:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">This event is rain or shine, but may be cancelled or postponed due to severe weather.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">If your plans change, a full refund can be issued through Monday, June 16, 2026. A $5 non-refundable processing fee will be deducted. After this date your registration will be processed as a tax-deductible donation instead.&nbsp;</li></ul>

2026 Summer Campout (tent only)

Black women do hike, camp, backpack, and enjoy the great outdoors! Join us on an epic, multi-day adventure this spring! We are completing the Virginia Triple Crown that includes three of the most iconic vistas on the entire Appalachian Trail - McAfee Knob, Dragon&rsquo;s Tooth and Tinker Cliffs. We&#39;ll spend 1-night in a hotel and 2-nights backpacking along the trail. Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission for equitable outdoor access for Black women, so please bring a friend! -----------------------------Registration Details:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">This event is Part 3 of a 6-part Backpacking Series. It is strongly recommended to attend our &quot;Intro to Backpacking for Women&quot; virtual session and our &quot;Backpacking for Beginners Trial Run&quot; outing.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">All participants and guests must be a member of the organization&#39;s associated Meetup Group.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">This event may be cancelled or postponed due to severe weather.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">If your plans change, your registration donation will be processed as a tax-deductible contribution to support programs.</li></ul>

2026 VA Triple Crown Backpacking

Black women do hike, camp, and enjoy the great outdoors. Join us for a relaxing, outdoor gathering filled with black joy, laughter, soulful stories by the campfire, and reflective moments. This overnight outing at Lake Anna State Park is a great way to connect with the land, make new friends, and support one another in our outdoor adventures. Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission for equitable outdoor access for Black women, so please bring a friend! -----------------------------Registration Details:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">All participants and guests must be a member of the the organization&#39;s associated Meetup Group.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Individual sites will be shared with two tents.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">This event is rain or shine, but may be cancelled or postponed due to severe weather.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">If your plans change, a full refund can be issued through Wednesday, April 8, 2026. A $5 non-refundable processing fee will be deducted. After this date your registration will be processed as a tax-deductible contribution instead.&nbsp;</li></ul>

2026 Lake Anna Spring Campout

Black women do hike, camp, and enjoy the great outdoors. Join us for a relaxing, outdoor gathering filled with black joy, laughter, soulful stories by the campfire, and reflective moments. This two-day outing at Prince William Forest Park is a great way to connect with the land, make new friends, and support one another in our outdoor adventures. Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission for equitable outdoor access for Black women, so please bring a friend!

5th Annual End of Summer Campout

Rise Hiking Collaborative Membership is how you stay connected with Black Women Hiking the DMV. As a member, you&rsquo;ll get access to curated hikes, campouts, Gear Lending Library, and gatherings built for Black women exploring the outdoors together 🌿. Your membership supports equitable access to nature in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area and helps keep our spaces welcoming, safe, and joyful. Join us to connect with the land, build community, and show up for yourself on the trail ⛰️.

Rise Hiking Collaborative Membership is how you stay connected with Black Women Hiking the DMV. As a member, you’ll get access to curated hikes, campouts, Gear Lending Library, and gatherings built for Black women exploring the outdoors together 🌿.Your membership supports equitable access to nature in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area and helps keep our spaces welcoming, safe, and joyful. Join us to connect with the land, build community, and show up for yourself on the trail ⛰️.

Rise Hiking Collaborative Membership

La Membres&iacute;a Collaborative Rise Hiking es c&oacute;mo te mantienes conectado con las mujeres negras que caminan en el DMV. Como miembro, tendr&aacute;s acceso a caminatas seleccionadas, campamentos, una Biblioteca de Pr&eacute;stamo de Equipamiento y reuniones dise&ntilde;adas para que las mujeres negras exploren juntas el aire libre 🌿. Tu membres&iacute;a apoya el acceso equitativo a la naturaleza en el &aacute;rea de DC, Maryland y Virginia y ayuda a mantener nuestros espacios acogedores, seguros y alegres. &Uacute;nete a nosotros para conectarte con la tierra, construir comunidad y cuidarte en el sendero ⛰️.

La Membresía Collaborative Rise Hiking es cómo te mantienes conectado con las mujeres negras que caminan en el DMV. Como miembro, tendrás acceso a caminatas seleccionadas, campamentos, una Biblioteca de Préstamo de Equipamiento y reuniones diseñadas para que las mujeres negras exploren juntas el aire libre 🌿.Tu membresía apoya el acceso equitativo a la naturaleza en el área de DC, Maryland y Virginia y ayuda a mantener nuestros espacios acogedores, seguros y alegres. Únete a nosotros para conectarte con la tierra, construir comunidad y cuidarte en el sendero ⛰️.

Black Women Hiking the DMV by RHC

Black Women Hiking the DMV by RHC

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Backpacking the Catoctin National Recreation Trail - Fall 2026

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Beginner Backpacking on the Appalachian Trail - Fall 2026

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2026 Summer Campout & Rail Biking Tour

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2026 Summer Campout (tent only)

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2026 VA Triple Crown Backpacking

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2026 Lake Anna Spring Campout

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Backpacking the Catoctin National Recreation Trail - Fall 2026

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Beginner Backpacking on the Appalachian Trail - Fall 2026

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2026 Summer Campout & Rail Biking Tour

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2026 Summer Campout (tent only)

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2026 VA Triple Crown Backpacking

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2026 Lake Anna Spring Campout

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