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    The largest gay men’s outdoor community in the Northeast—join hikes, meet friends, and explore together.

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Outdoor adventure + community for gay and gay-friendly men in the Northeast. Find trips, make friends, and get outside together.

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Becoming a member gives you access to free, member-led adventures year-round—from beginner-friendly hikes to winter hikes, camping, and social events.

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UPCOMING HIKES/EVENTS

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Moriah Winter Hike (Gorham, NH)
Jan-31-2026 Saturday
Mount Moriah Winter Hike
# Attending [3] people

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Arnold Arboretum Winter Hike (Boston, MA)
Jan-31-2026 Saturday
This winter hike at The Arnold is a perfect way to boost your health, reconnect with friends, and meet new adventurers.
# Attending [27] people

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Mt. Chocorua Loop Hike (Albany, NH)
Feb-07-2026 Saturday
A Loop Hike over the Carter Ledges, The Three Sisters and Mt. Chocorua.
# Attending [4] people

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Kumano Koda Trek in Japan (Kyoto, NH)
Feb-10-2026 Tuesday
Winter Kumano Kodo self-guided walking 6 days in Japan
# Attending [1] people

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Carter Notch Hut Overnight + Wildcat Ridge (Gorham, NH)
Feb-14-2026 Saturday
Carter Notch Hut Overnight + Wildcat Ridge
# Attending [4] people

Welch Dickey Hike and a mad lunch! (Campton , NH)
Feb-21-2026 Saturday
Welch Dickey Hike/lunch
# Attending [3] people
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COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS

Members who help keep GO thriving

  • clbstag2010 Milford , CT

  • MJ Maynard , MA

  • Fahey04092 Westbrook, Maine , ME

  • flooddot Dorchester , MA

WELCOME TO GAYOUTDOORS

Fresh faces from the trail. There are 4612 members.

  • BostonPhotos Jamaica Plain , MA

  • CarlosC Claremont , NH

  • Keith26.2 West Roxbury , MA

  • stephenanable Melrose , MA


featured events

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NORTH AND SOUTH HANCOCK WINTER HIKE :Lincoln, NH
Mar-14-2020 Saturday
A climb up two 4,000 footers off the Kanc with one of the best butt-slide descents in the Whites!
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Mount Madison Hike :Gorham, NH
Apr-04-2020 Saturday
It’s still winter up high! Mount Madison [5366 ft.] is in the Presidential Range with a sharp alpine summit with terrific views!
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TRIP REPORTS/PHOTOS

For lunch: a bowl of Tuckerman's Ravine. (Jackson, NH)
Jan-10-2026 Saturday

by: baezfred

Great group!

Carter Notch Hut + Wildcat A (Gorham, NH)
Dec-27-2025 Saturday

by: Alexander

Adventures Chosen

Tom Field and Willey (Carroll, NH)
Dec-22-2025 Monday

by: Alexander

Snowy Start, Clear Afternoon, Perfect Winter Hike
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Member Trip Reports

Goose Pond Stroll (Alexandria, NH)
Nov-09-2025 Sunday

by: TrailBlazer

Bucolic Stroll around Goose Pond & Wellington State Park

Hike the "Moose" including South Peak (Benton, NH)
Nov-08-2025 Saturday

by: MO

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

Black Mountain (Benton, NH)
Sep-27-2025 Saturday

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Magical Adventure immersed in Fired UP Foliage
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