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    From first hikes to big summits, GayOutdoors brings people together on the trail — building friendships one adventure at a time.
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    Join a welcoming community of gay and gay-friendly men exploring together — no experience required.
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    From easy walks to challenging hikes, discover trips that match your pace, interests, and schedule.
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    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.

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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.

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  • Trail Pulse

john1952 updated their profile 3 hours ago
john1952 updated their profile 3 hours ago
john1952 updated their profile 3 hours ago
Alexander posted a comment on an event: Alpine Garden and Mount Washington 4 hours ago
Sadly weather is not looking safe for Saturday. Clear all this week, rain and thunderstorms saturday and sunday with risk of lightning, hail, and heavy rain and winds...clear again starting monday. If you guys want to find a time in the next week to do this hike while there's still a chance of flowers, go for it. Unfortunately my schedule won't allow a redo on this plan until sometime in July.
Bobcat joined an Event 1 days ago
Mt. Chocorua Loop Hike
john1952 posted a comment on an event: Bike the Salem-Windham-Derry Rail Trail 1 days ago
@Gtothe3 Thanks for the note, my afternoon is busy. I do this ride often so I will see when an afternoon one works or maybe another location.
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Photo from Black Mountain trip report
SEP 27
Member Report Benton, NH

Black Mountain

Saturday • Sep 27, 2025 •
Magical Adventure immersed in Fired UP Foliage
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