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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.

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Devil's Hill in Groton State Park. 10K ~ 1K ft gain photo

JUL 5

Groton, VT Sunday • Jul 5

Devil's Hill in Groton State Park. 10K ~ 1K ft gain

Attending: 1

Devil's Hill in Groton State Park. 10K ~ 1K ft gain

JUL 8

Auburn, NH Wednesday • Jul 8

Tower Hill Loop Hike

Attending: 3

Mid Week Tower Hill Loop Hike

JUL 10

Jay, VT Friday • Jul 10

Jeesum Crow Music Festival

Attending: 1

Join us for a full weekend of live music, mountain air, campfires, and easy connection in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.

JUL 11

Franconia, NH Saturday • Jul 11

Franconia Ridge Hike

Attending: 10

Waterfalls and Amazing Views

JUL 11

Holderness, NH Saturday • Jul 11

Pemi River Float Adventure

Attending: 3

Pemi River Float Adventure

Camping, Hiking and Paddling Weekend photo

JUL 17

Errol, NH Friday • Jul 17

Camping, Hiking and Paddling Weekend

Attending: 3

Camp, Paddle, & Hiking Weekend at Umbagog Lake State Park

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Photo from Promote GO at Manchester Pride! trip report

JUN 27

Trip Report Manchester, NH

Promote GO at Manchester Pride!

Saturday • Jun 27, 2026 • • by GpD

A great day at Manchester Pride!

Photo from Bretton Woods Gondola Ride, Summit Deck Lunch trip report

JUN 27

Trip Report Bretton Woods, NH

Bretton Woods Gondola Ride, Summit Deck Lunch

Saturday • Jun 27, 2026 • • by Gandalf

While others tackled trails on foot at the GO Gathering, Rick and I opted for a more leisurely adventure by riding the Bretton Woods Gondola!

Photo from Bike ride from Rumney, NH to Riverside Park in Wentworth, NH trip report

JUN 27

Trip Report Rumney, NH

Bike ride from Rumney, NH to Riverside Park in Wentworth, NH

Saturday • Jun 27, 2026 • • by tdefauw

Rumney to Wentworth bike ride

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Smarts Mountain Fire Tower via Appalachian Trail 8 miles

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Smarts Mountain Fire Tower via Appalachian Trail 8 miles

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Grand Canyon Rim to Rim

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Grand Canyon Rim to Rim

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Thechasee posted a comment on a trip idea: Beach trip

I would like to keep it to Hampton because it’s most familiar to me and this is my first planned trip. Then after this we can branch out. I will have to check out the suggested beaches though. For those who are worried about parking download this app

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Southern Presidential Traverse

Abe posted a comment on an event: Southern Presidential Traverse

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Abe posted a comment on an event: Southern Presidential Traverse

I sadly will miss it due to sickness ??

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beyoungyu posted a comment on an event: Southern Presidential Traverse

I'm good for Saturday or Sunday.

Bobcat posted a comment on an event: Southern Presidential Traverse

Checking the weather forecast....looks like cloudy & showers for Saturday so not a good day for Washington since much of the hike is above treeline and exposed. Sunday is forecast to be sunny so probably would be OK for hiking if the forecast doesn't change. Are you interested in doing it Sunday instead of Saturday? I'll check the Higher Summits forecast this afternoon for the forecast for Saturday for more info.

Gtothe3 posted a comment on an event: Tower Hill Loop Hike

got your message John, next week would be better for me. I have a Dr appointment late afternoon tomorrow.

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Summer Beach Hang – Wallis Sands State Beach