35 miles, 2000 feet elevation.  Scenic rural roads with several challenging climbs. For Intermediate and Advanced riders.  

Leaving from Riley’s Lock, we will explore the western reaches of the Montgomery County Agriculture Reserve along low-traffic roads, passing working farms, cornfields and woodlands. The ride begins with two climbs that will get your heart pumping with a few more challenging hills for good measure before we end. But it’s well worth the effort! We’ll enjoy two climbs and a long downhill on Mt. Nebo Road before ending with the rollers on River Road. This ride is suitable for intermediate riders (who like hills) and advanced riders. As with all our rides, there will be a leader and a sweep, and no one will be left behind.

After the ride, we invite you to join us in collecting trash along Riley's Lock Road, the "Rustic Road" that WWO has adopted as part of the County's program to preserve historic and scenic roadways and keep them litter free.  

After you complete your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional event details and start location.

There is limited space, so please register early. Although this ride is FREE for Members, you do need to register. 

5.3 miles, Level 3 rating, suitable for beginners.  The trails in Mason Neck are best during the heat of the summer when the foliage is blooming.

Mason Neck is a diverse ecosystem of wetlands, forest, open water, ponds, and fields making it ideal for environmental study and wildlife observation. This park has an area of 1,814 acres is home to bald eagles, great blue herons, ospreys, and many other types of wildlife including deer, snakes, and turtles. Hopefully, we can spy some of these beautiful birds as we walk along the beach or out to marsh to a bird blind. Binoculars are a must have especially out over the view of Belmont Bay. I'll be happy to share mine if you don't have a pair.

As with all WWO hikes, there will be a leader and a sweep, and no one will be left behind.

After you complete your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional event details and start location.

There is limited space, so please register early. Although this hike is FREE for Premium Members, you do need to register. 

35 miles on flat roads and bike trail. For advanced beginners (who can ride the distance) and above. Suitable for all types of bikes.

One of our most popular rides! Kent Island is the largest island in the Chesapeake Bay and was the location of the first European settlement in Maryland. From its earliest inhabitants (Matapeake Indians) to its present-day status as the gateway to the Eastern Shore, Kent Island has played a vital role in the history of Maryland.

Join WWO for a stunning ride on Kent Island. We will travel on the paved bike path that traverses the island, detouring to see neighborhoods, many beautiful water views, a community fishing pier, and a lighthouse. There are multiple stops to admire the views.  Moderate social pace, with a leader and a sweep, and no one will be left behind.

After you complete your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional event details and start location.

There is limited space, so please register early. Although this ride is FREE for Members, you do need to register. 

This 14.0 mile trip has 2800' elevation gain and is suitable for advanced backpackers.

Rating: Level 12   (View Hiking Rating Scale)

For advanced backpackers.

There is limited space on this trip, so please register early!

This is a 22 mile, 1200 feet elevation gain gravel ride, with 90% of the ride on gravel. It is considered a good ride for intro to gravel. This is on low traffic roads, but as is typical for gravel, a few short but punchy climbs. Suitable for advanced beginners and above.

This gravel ride lets you explore the northern part of Loudoun County, with rural farms, horses, fantastic old stone homes, and the and option for a coffee stop in the back street of Lovettsville. This ride is a moderate distance and elevation gain, so a good choice if you don’t have a lot of experience on gravel. We start and end at the Harvest Gap Brewery, so food and a refreshment at the end is an option.

There are primarily gentle hills with just a few short, steeper hills. You must be comfortable handling some uneven terrain and should have tires that are at least 35mm, preferably with some textured tread. Gravel bikes, road bikes with 35mm+ tires, hybrids with 35mm+ tires, or mountain bikes are all options.  There will be a leader and sweep, and no one will be left behind.

There is limited space, so please register early. This ride is free for Members but you must register. 

6.5 miles, Level 5 rating. Suitable for intermediate to advanced hikers. Gambrill is a beautiful mountain park, located on the ridge of the Catoctin Mountains in Frederick County.

Nestled atop the Catoctin Mountains, Gambrill State Park beckons nature enthusiasts with its rugged charm and breathtaking vistas. We'll hike along trails winding through lush forests and rocky terrain.

The park has three native-stone overlooks which were built by the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) in the 1930s. Middletown overlook offers sprawling scenic views to the west. North Frederick and Frederick overlooks offer expansive views of Catoctin Mountains of the east.

As with all WWO hikes, there will be a leader and a sweep, and no one will be left behind.

After you complete your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional event details and start location.

There is limited space, so please register early. Although this hike is FREE for Premium Members, you do need to register. 

Three days of riding on low-traffic, scenic roads with rolling hills and a few good climbs. 35 to 45 miles on Saturday and Sunday, and 25 miles or less on Day 3. For Intermediate and Advanced Riders.

Join us for one of our favorite events, bicycling through the beautiful countryside of Lancaster County where the scenery is  as unmatched as the Amish baked goods and ice cream! On these scenic routes you'll see pristine Amish and Mennonite homesteads, share the roads with horse and buggies, ride through a number of historic covered bridges and maybe even see some camels. Each day we'll enjoy a different route, see amazing things and end our evenings dining together.  There is relatively little car traffic, and many opportunities to stop at interesting places. The terrain is mostly rolling hills with a few good climbs with elevation typically under 2000 feet.

As will all our rides, we will have leaders and sweeps, and no one will be left behind.

After completing your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional event details (hotel, meeting location, etc.). If you don't see it, check your junk mail folder.

There is limited space, so please register early and make your hotel reservation ASAP per the instructions in the confirmation email.

If you'd like some additional information before you register, email: bike@washingtonwomenoutdoors.org.

33 miles, 1800 feet elevation.  Mostly rolling hills with a few challenging climbs. For Intermediate and Advanced Riders.

This ride takes us through the scenic countryside around Warrenton, VA by working farms, creeks, wineries and historic civil war sites. We’ll also ride on the Warrenton Branch Greenway and by Airlie House, a conference center with a rich history.  The ride ends after passing through Vint Hill Farms Station–formerly an Army intelligence (spy!) station during and after WWII–but now the site of numerous private businesses including a craft winery, a brewery, and the Cold War Museum. This ride is on mostly rolling hills, with a couple of challenging climbs. As with all WWO rides, there will be a leader and a sweep, and no one will be left behind.

After you complete your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional event details and start location.

There is limited space, so please register early. Although this ride is FREE for Members, you do need to register. 

Come join us for a kayaking and camping adventure!

The South Fork of the Shenandoah is a flowing mountain river, in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, legendary for its canoeing excellence. 

Join us for two nights of camping at Golden Rock Campground at Compton Rapid (the prettiest spot on the river) and two days of paddling. We will drive to the campsite and spend Friday night there. The campground is primitive, which means no showers, no dedicated campsites, and lots of natural beauty. We will look out for eagles flying overhead or in their nests, and otters playing in the creek on the upper end of the campground. Next morning the Outfitter will shuttle us up the river to start our kayaking trip. After a fun day of paddling we will be back at the camp site to spend another night outdoors.  We will wrap up our trip the next day with another 4 hours of paddling before we head back to our cars. 

Kayaks will be provided, but you would need to bring your own camping gear and meals including a tent, sleeping pad and a sleeping mat.

We’ll pass by beautiful farms, creeks and forests, and fantastic old stone walls as we roll through northern Fauquier County, starting in The Plains. We’ll skirt Middleburg but not actually pass through to keep on the quiet gravel roads. 

This is a no- drop ride, with a leader and a sweep and no one will be left behind.

After completing your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional event details and start location. If you don't see it, check your junk mail folder.

There is limited space, so please register early. Although this ride is FREE for Members, you do need to register. 

This 6.0 mile trip suitable for beginner backpackers and above.

Rating: Level 3   (View Hiking Rating Scale)

For beginner backpackers and above.

There is limited space on this trip, so please register early!

36 miles, 1300 feet elevation. For Intermediate and Advanced Riders.  Rolling hills on country roads with little traffic.

Join us for lovely ride over the rolling hills and through the beautiful valleys of Frederick County. This is one of our favorite rides! We will ride over three historic covered bridges and take in great views of scenic farmland, babbling brooks and the nearby Catoctin Mountains. This is a no-drop ride with a leader and a sweep. 

After you complete your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional event details and start location.

There is limited space, so please register early. Although this ride is FREE for Members, you do need to register.