Four women with large backpacks stand on a wooded trail in the foreground, with a signpost and dense trees forming the background.

Black Women Hiking the DMV by RHC

LXCL:For one (1) backpacker and campsite reservation.[Not included: food, firewood, or other transportation costs. Limited loaner gear is be available upon request.]

2-Nights Guided Backpacking

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>

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for choosing to join us for our an epic Virginia Triple Crown adventure. Your support of our events directly contributes to our mission and helps us make a positive impact for Black women. If you would like to further contribute, consider spreading the word about our organization to your friends and family, or contacting us directly to learn about volunteer opportunities! Thank you once again for your support. Best,Tamikawww.risehiking.org

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'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.  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><li>This event is Part 5 of a 6-part Backpacking Series. </li><li>All participants and guests must be a member of the organization's associated Meetup Group.</li><li>This event may be cancelled or postponed due to severe weather. </li><li>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>

Black Women Hiking the DMV by RHC

Backpacking the Catoctin National Recreation Trail - Fall 2026

8602 Gambrill Park Rd

2-Nights Guided Backpacking

$20

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