Chapters

Regional connection • Local adventures

GayOutdoors Chapters

More trails. More friends. More ways to belong. Chapters are our next step in growing a vibrant, welcoming gay and gay friendly men’s outdoor community across the Northeast—so it’s easier to get outside and get connected close to home.

Local meetups & hikes
Community & belonging
Volunteer-led, simple & fun
All gay and gay friendly men welcome • Come as you are
Contact Us About Chapters See Coordinators

How Chapters Work

Chapters support GayOutdoors’ strategic priorities: member engagement, leadership development, and a stronger sense of community across the Northeast. The goal is simple: make it easier to meet up, get outside, and build friendships.

  • Host a few local meetups, walks, or hikes each year (even 1–2 per season helps).
  • Welcome new members and help them feel comfortable joining their first event.
  • Encourage trip leaders and spark local momentum—one idea at a time.
  • Keep it easy: you’re not “running a chapter,” you’re simply helping people connect.

Chapter Coordinators

Click a coordinator to say hello, ask questions, or team up on a local outing.

Boston, MA

Coordinator:

Worcester, MA

Coordinator:

Manchester / Nashua, NH

Coordinator:

Burlington / Montpelier, VT

Coordinator:

Hartford, CT

Coordinator:

Portland, ME

Coordinator:

Providence, RI

Coordinator:

New York City, NY

Coordinator:

Tip: Want to be a Chapter Coordinator in one of these cities? Reach out—starting can be as simple as a coffee meetup, a local walk, or a beginner-friendly hike.

Help Bring GayOutdoors to Your Area

We’re building local momentum—one trail, one meetup, one new friend at a time. If you can say hello, help welcome people, and host the occasional outing, you can do this.

Coordinators can always use an assistant, co-leader, or “buddy system” partner. You won’t be doing it alone.

I’m Interested in Volunteering Learn About Membership

Questions? Use the contact form and choose “Chapters / Volunteering” in your message.