The 2026 Directory of Women’s Walking /Hiking Clubs
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The most comprehensive directory of walking and hiking clubs for women 50+
Walking is better together. Browse our curated list of the most welcoming communities. Designed for women 50+ who want to stay active, explore the outdoors, and build lasting friendships along the way.
USA
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| State | City | Club Name | The Vibe | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Birmingham | Women's Outdoors Club | Welcomes women of all skill levels to come together for fun and adventure in the great outdoors. | Visit Website |
| Alabama | Montgomery | GirlTrek Alabama | National HQ. Programs for women 50+ through Self-Care School. | Visit Website |
| Arizona | Phoenix | Women in Midlife in PHX | Designed specifically for midlife women. Social walking and hiking. | Visit Website |
| Arizona | Tucson | Tucson Walking-Hiking-Meandering Meetup Group | Slow walking is the vibe! If you prefer 2 mph and like to take breaks and look at the view, this is the group for you. | Visit Website |
| Arizona | Phoenix | Trail Sisters Phoenix | Supportive trail community. Part of a national network focused on safety. | Visit Website |
| California | Long Beach | Long Beach Walking Club | Wellness and Connection. Empowering women to lead healthy lives. | Visit Website |
| California | Oakland | East Bay Girls Who Walk | Making new friends and safe, social evening strolls. | Visit Website |
| California | Sacramento | Good Vibes & Strides | High energy and inclusive. Music, scenic routes, and safety. | Visit Website |
| California | Sacramento | Women of Sacramento Hiking Group | Women-only; hikes, retreats, camping trips, and yoga. | Visit Website |
| California | San Diego | San Diego Ladies Hiking | Women-only (4.9 stars). Easy beach walks to moderate hikes. | Visit Website |
| California | San Francisco | San Francisco Walking Dykes | Lesbian walking group. Most members over 50. Weekly walks. | Visit Website |
| California | San Francisco | City Girls Who Walk SF | Making new friends and safe, social evening strolls. | Visit Website |
| Colorado | Boulder | Boulder Women's 40+ Walking | Flat to moderate trails. Perfect for chatting while you move. | Visit Website |
| Colorado | Boulder | Women's Wilderness | Nonprofit offering outdoor courses and workshops. | Visit Website |
| Colorado | Denver | Fat Girls Hiking - Denver | Trails Not Scales. 🌸 Body-positive and 'go-at-your-own-pace'. | Visit Website |
| Connecticut | Central CT | Women of the Woods (WoW) | Free hikes and nature education to connect you with the land. | Visit Website |
| Connecticut | Statewide | Women Outdoors - Connecticut | Community for women ages 40-70+. Hiking, walking, kayaking. | Visit Website |
| Delaware | Wilmington | We Hike to Heal - Delaware | Free group hikes. Includes gratitude journaling. | Visit Website |
| Florida | Orlando | Orlando Girls Walk Club | Active community for regular group walks and connection. | Visit Website |
| Georgia | Atlanta | Fat Girls Hiking Atlanta | Trails Not Scales. 🌸 Body-positive and 'go-at-your-own-pace'. | Visit Website |
| Georgia | Loganville | GirlTrek + Retirementville | Retired women walking daily for 5+ years. Sunrise hikes. | Visit Website |
| Georgia | Metro Atlanta | Trail Dames Georgia | Slow-paced hikes for all body types. Empowering. | Visit Website |
| Hawaii | Honolulu | Finding Female Friends past Fifty | Created specifically for women 50+. Sunset walks. | Visit Website |
| Idaho | Boise | Blister Sisters | Brisk walks, yoga, and pickleball. Mix up your routine. | Visit Website |
| Idaho | Boise | Girl Get After It (GGAI) Boise | Values intergenerational friendships through health events. | Visit Website |
| Illinois | Chicago | Chicago Girls Who Walk | Making new friends and safe, social evening strolls. | Visit Website |
| Illinois | Chicago | Fat Girls Hiking: Chicagoland | Trails Not Scales. 🌸 Inclusive of all sizes and paces. | Visit Website |
| Illinois | Lisle | Lisle Senior Center Walking Club | Designed for senior women. Walks on paved paths. | Visit Website |
| Indiana | Indianapolis | Circle City Go Girls | Year-round training with beginner-friendly walking programs. | Visit Website |
| Iowa | Des Moines | Des Moines Girls Who Walk | Making new friends and safe, social evening strolls. | Visit Website |
| Kansas | KC Metro | KC Walk Club | Meets Saturdays at 9am. Connect and stay active. | Visit Website |
| Kansas | Statewide | Wander Woman Kansas | Women-only hiking, camping, and outdoor skills classes. | Visit Website |
| Kentucky | Louisville | Louisville Girls Who Walk | Weekly walks at scenic locations. All ages/dogs welcome. | Visit Website |
| Kentucky | Louisville | Derby City Newcomers - Walking Group | Women's social club with a dedicated walking group. | Visit Website |
| Louisiana | New Orleans | GirlTrek New Orleans | History and Healing. 🌸 Walks focus on self-care. | Visit Website |
| Louisiana | New Orleans | NOLA Women Living Wild and Precious | Smart women gathering' for walks and nature outings. | Visit Website |
| Maine | Portland | Ladies Adventure Club (LAC) | Est. 2015. Hiking, walking, and snowshoeing events. | Visit Website |
| Maryland | Baltimore | Girls Who Walk Baltimore | Making new friends and safe, social evening strolls. | Visit Website |
| Maryland | DMV | Fat Girls Hiking - DMV | Trails Not Scales. 🌸 Body-positive 'no diet talk' community. | Visit Website |
| Maryland | Statewide | Trail Dames of Maryland | All women welcome regardless of size. Slow-paced. | Visit Website |
| Massachusetts | Boston | Boston Women Over 40 Walking Group | Targets women 40+. Meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays. | Visit Website |
| Massachusetts | Boston | Boston Girls Who Walk | Making new friends and safe, social evening strolls. | Visit Website |
| Massachusetts | Statewide | Women Outdoors - RI & Central/SE MA | Women ages 40-70+. Hiking, walking, and kayaking trips. | Visit Website |
| Massachusetts | Western MA | Women Outdoors - Western MA | Women ages 40-70+. Hiking, walking, and kayaking trips. | Visit Website |
| Michigan | West Bloomfield | Trail Dames of Michigan | Curvy & Confident. 🌸 Hike slowly, laugh often. | Visit Website |
| Minnesota | Minneapolis | University of MN Women's Club - Hikers | Walks 1.5-3 miles twice monthly. Great for seniors. | Visit Website |
| Minnesota | Minneapolis | Fat Girls Hiking - Minneapolis | Trails Not Scales. 🌸 Body-positive ambassador-led chapter. | Visit Website |
| Minnesota | Minneapolis/St. Paul | Women's Connection Minneapolis/St. Paul | Exclusively for women 50+. Hiking, book clubs, socials. | Visit Website |
| Mississippi | Jackson | GirlTrek MS - Fitness for His Glory | Faith-based fitness walks led by National Field Director. | Visit Website |
| Mississippi | Statewide | GirlTrek Mississippi - 4Dark30 | Early birds! Walks 5 days/week, 30+ min from 4:30am. | Visit Website |
| Missouri | Kansas City | KC Walk Club | Meets Saturdays at 9am. Women connecting and staying active. | Visit Website |
| Montana | Bozeman | Bozeman Women's Activities Groups | Est. 1969. 200+ women enjoying hiking, skiing, biking. | Visit Website |
| Montana | Missoula | Montana Dirt Girls | Organizes trail work parties and group outings. | Visit Website |
| National | USA | GirlTrek | A global movement. 🌸 Black women reclaiming their health. | Visit Website |
| Nebraska | Lincoln | Lincoln Girls Who Walk | Fostering friendships. Meets Sundays at Peter Pan Park. | Visit Website |
| Nevada | Las Vegas | Girls Walk Vegas | Weekly ~3 mile walks inclusive of all abilities. | Visit Website |
| Nevada | Las Vegas | Vibe Girls Hike Club | Regular trail explorations with a large community. | Visit Website |
| New Hampshire | Statewide | Women Outdoors - NH/Vermont | Community for women ages 40-70+. Hiking, walking, skiing. | Visit Website |
| New Hampshire | Statewide | Women Who Explore - NH | Facebook community for women adventurers. | Visit Website |
| New Jersey | Northern NJ | Jersey Women Strong | Largest all-women's running and walking team in Northern NJ. | Visit Website |
| New York | Lower Hudson | Trail Dames - NY Lower Hudson Valley | Slow-paced hikes where all women are welcome. | Visit Website |
| New York | NYC | EverWalk (NYC Chapter) | The “Nation of Walkers.” Weekly walks through Central Park. | Visit Website |
| New York | NYC | City Girls Who Walk NYC | Original club starting the trend! Sundays noon, Central Park. | Visit Website |
| New York | Rochester | ADK Women's Hikes | Leisurely pace hikes on Thursdays (10am-noon). | Visit Website |
| New York | Syracuse | CNY Women's Walking Club | Free weekly Sunday walks and monthly hikes (May-Nov). | Visit Website |
| North Carolina | Charlotte | Women's Walking Club (Meetup) | Weekly greenway walks for women. | Visit Website |
| North Carolina | Raleigh | Trail Dames of NC | Slow-paced hikes for enjoying nature. All ages welcome. | Visit Website |
| North Carolina | Triangle | Women of the Triangle Hiking Club | Nonprofit empowering women through the outdoors. | Visit Website |
| Ohio | Columbus | Women 55+ Hiking Group | Specifically for women 55+. Moderate pace, mostly retired. | Visit Website |
| Oklahoma | Tulsa | Women’s Wine & Hiking Society | Sips and Steps. 🌸 Non-competitive hikes often ending with wine. | Visit Website |
| Oregon | Portland | PDX Women Who Walk | Rated 4.9 stars. Monthly walkabouts. Founded 2018. | Visit Website |
| Oregon | Portland | Girls Who Walk PDX | Inclusive walks for women and non-binary folks. | Visit Website |
| Oregon | Portland | Fat Girls Hiking Portland | Organization HQ. 🌸 Body-positive, ambassador-led community. | Visit Website |
| Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | Philly Girls Who Walk | Welcoming group where 50%+ show up alone. Friend-focused. | Visit Website |
| Rhode Island | Statewide | Women Outdoors - RI & Central/SE MA | Community for women 40-70+. Hiking, walking, and kayaking. | Visit Website |
| Rhode Island | Statewide | Outdoor Women's Alliance - New England | Regional Facebook network for women's outdoor activities. | Visit Website |
| South Carolina | Charleston | Charleston Women's Social Meetup | Walking the bridge, beach walks, kayaking. No judgment policy. | Visit Website |
| South Carolina | Columbia | Palmetto Outdoors Women | Skill Builders. 🌸 Run by Wildlife Federation. They teach. | Visit Website |
| South Carolina | Statewide | Girls Who Hike SC | Beginner to advanced. Litter cleanups and overnight adventures. | Visit Website |
| Tennessee | Nashville | Christ Church Nashville Women | Faith-based. Meets 1st/3rd Saturdays for scenic walks. | Visit Website |
| Texas | Austin | No Girl Walks Alone | Nonprofit offering FREE walks on Wednesdays downtown. | Visit Website |
| Texas | Austin | Austin Women Over 50 | Specifically for women 50+. Hosts regular walks. | Visit Website |
| Texas | Fort Worth | GirlTrek Fort Worth | Trinity River walks. Focus on sisterhood and health. | Visit Website |
| Texas | Houston | Fat Girls Hiking Houston | Trails Not Scales. 🌸 Body-positive 'Go At Your Own Pace'. | Visit Website |
| Texas | San Antonio | San Antonio Plus Size Women's Hiking | Weekly events with a 'No Woman Left Behind' promise. | Visit Website |
| Utah | Salt Lake City | SLC Babes Walking Club | Casual walks and coffee meetups. Inclusive and friendly. | Visit Website |
| Utah | Salt Lake City | Women Hikers / Utah Outdoors | A safe, empowering space with weekly events. | Visit Website |
| Utah | Salt Lake City | Women's Wine Hiking Society | Members up to 59+. Offers day hikes and weekend getaways. | Visit Website |
| Utah | Salt Lake City | Wasatch Women's Social Club | Non-profit organizing 'Happy Trails' outings (easy-moderate). | Visit Website |
| Vermont | Statewide | Women Outdoors - NH/Vermont | Community for women ages 40-70+. Organizes hiking/skiing. | Visit Website |
| Virginia | Arlington | GirlTrek (Various Chapters) | Local crews in Centreville and Arlington. 1M+ member movement. | Visit Website |
| Virginia | Central Virginia | BIPOC Women Hikers of Central VA | Inclusive Adventure. 🌸 Centering Black/Indigenous women. | Visit Website |
| Virginia | Leesburg | Trail Dames - Northern Virginia | Welcoming to all sizes and ages. Enjoyable, slow-paced hikes. | Visit Website |
| Washington | Seattle | GirlTrek Seattle/Washington | Superhero Saturdays' (March-Nov) at Seward Park. | Visit Website |
| Washington | Seattle | Team Survivor Northwest | For cancer survivors. Free fitness programs/walking. | Visit Website |
| Washington | Seattle | Trail Sisters Seattle | No-drop trail runs/walks for all abilities. | Visit Website |
| Washington | Statewide | Washington Outdoor Women | Offers hands-on outdoor workshops, including hiking skills. | Visit Website |
| Washington DC | DC | GirlTrek DC | Part of the 1M+ member movement. Local crews walk regularly. | Visit Website |
| West Virginia | Statewide | GirlTrek | A global movement. 🌸 Black women reclaiming their health. | Visit Website |
| Wisconsin | Madison | Madison Women 50+ | Specifically for women 50+. Daytime meetings and walks. | Visit Website |
| Wisconsin | Madison | Girls Who Walk Madison | Weekly walks followed by social coffee. | Visit Website |
| Wisconsin | Madison | Who's New in Madison | Women's organization since 1935. Interest groups include hiking. | Visit Website |
| Wisconsin | Milwaukee | Girls Who Walk Milwaukee | 50-70+ women meet weekly at various parks. Free. | Visit Website |
| Wisconsin | Milwaukee | Fat Girls Hiking Milwaukee | Trails Not Scales. 🌸 Body-positive events. | Visit Website |
CANADA
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| Province | City | Club Name | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columba | Vancouver | Vancouver Outdoor Club for Women | One of the few regular women-only outdoor spaces in the city. Hikes bikes and social events. | Visit Website |
| British Columbia | Vancouver | VanCity Girls Who Walk | Community connection and camaraderie for BC women and girls. A free weekly walking group. | Visit Website |
| British Columbia | Vancouver Island | Wild Women (ACC) | Open to all women. Mountaineering and hiking trips in a supportive environment. | Visit Website |
| Manitoba | Manitoba/National | Backcountry Women | Empowers women to experience the thrill of outdoor adventure through education and skill development. | Visit Website |
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Disclaimer: She Can Explore is a directory and resource guide, not a club organizer or event host. The groups and organizations listed here are independent entities. While we curate based on reputation and community focus, we cannot guarantee safety, leadership, or group dynamics. Please conduct your own due diligence and prioritize your personal safety before joining or attending any event.
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