• Meet Your Trail Community
    From first hikes to big summits, GayOutdoors brings people together on the trail — building friendships one adventure at a time.
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  • Belong Out Here
    Join a welcoming community of gay and gay-friendly men exploring together — no experience required.
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  • Find Your Next Adventure
    From easy walks to challenging hikes, discover trips that match your pace, interests, and schedule.
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  • More Than Miles
    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.

Explore GayOutdoors

Pick your next adventure, meet people, and share the trail.

Upcoming Trips and Events

Choose an outing that fits your pace and your calendar.

GO Gathering Camping Weekend photo
JUN 26
Waterville Valley, NH Friday • Jun 26

GO Gathering Camping Weekend

Attending: 13
The Programs & Outdoor Activities Committee is excited to host GayOutdoors’ largest camping gathering of the year at Osceola Vista Campground.
Mt. Osceola Hike photo
JUN 27
Waterville Valley, NH Saturday • Jun 27

Mt. Osceola Hike

Attending: 5

Mount Osceola is one of New Hampshire's 4,000 footers.

Meet the Community

4,784 members and counting — leaders, newcomers, and friends.

Trip Reports and Photos

Recent stories, photos, and highlights from the trail.

  • Trail Pulse

markhoughtaling updated their profile 57 minutes ago
Helvetic Hiker Posted a GO Trip Report: Camel's hump via Monroe and Alpine trails 2 hours ago
LeoEsmoure is a New Member
WooMassGuy65 posted a comment on an event: Boston's Historic Freedom Trail on the 250th! 5 hours ago
Good morning! Just wanted to let y’all know that I’ll be bringing my husband with me for today’s walk. See y’all in a bit!