• 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.

Mt. Cube Hike photo
FEB 28
Wentworth, NH Saturday • Feb 28

Mt. Cube Hike

Attending: 1
Mt Cube commands terrific views from its rocky summit across the Western part of the State of NH!
Tower Hill Pond Loop Winter Hike photo
FEB 28
Auburn, NH Saturday • Feb 28

Tower Hill Pond Loop Winter Hike

Attending: 13
Join us for a scenic, easy-paced hike around Tower Hill Pond—a peaceful 3.8-mile loop just outside Manchester that feels worlds away from the city.

Meet the Community

4,621 members and counting — leaders, newcomers, and friends.

Trip Reports and Photos

Recent stories, photos, and highlights from the trail.

  • Trail Pulse

Helvetic Hiker Posted an event 41 minutes ago
sttheall is a New Member
dpbyrnes Posted a GO Trip Report: Mt. Tecumseh Hike 16 hours ago
Rob Bonney joined an Event 19 hours ago
StarrySky posted a comment on an event: New Mexico Hikers' Retreat 20 hours ago
We will be having 1st ZOOM meeting regarding logistics of this trip on Sunday, March 1st @ 2pm EST. Please email Gary (Starry Sky / Leader) @ AlamitosCanyon (at) pm.me for ZOOM LINK.
OldusFarticus is a New Member

Member Trip Reports

Member-submitted stories and photos from the trail.

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