5 miles, Level 2 rating. Suitable for all levels. 

A walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island feels like stepping into a quiet, wooded refuge tucked right into the Potomac River.

Although it looks wild, the island is actually a carefully designed landscape shaped by the Olmsted Brothers and the Civilian Conservation Corps to honor the conservation legacy of the 26th president.

Today we’ll explore the full trail system in the park. The Swamp Trail winds through swampy woodlands and cattail marshes, combining stretches of pea gravel with elevated boardwalk. The Woods Trail, made of pea gravel that passes through the memorial plaza with it's statue and fountains. Finally, the Upland Trail, a nature path that leads through mature forest and loops around the former site of the Mason mansion which was once owed by George Mason III of the Virginia Mason family.

 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. 

25 miles. For Advanced Beginners and above. The route is flat except for a long, easy climb back to the start. This ride is rescheduled from January 10,  previous registrants will need to re-register.

Celebrate Presidents Day with us on our favorite winter ride! From Bethesda, we’ll ride down the Capitol Crescent Trail (CCT) into the city, stopping at the Lincoln, Jefferson, FDR and MLK Memorials for photo ops and a little history.  Our ride will also take us down the National Mall, past the WWII Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the Smithsonian Museums (including outdoor sculpture gardens) as we enjoy the beauty of the city. We’ll have a rest stop about mid-way at the U.S. Botanic Garden where we can warm up and enjoy the beauty of the garden.

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. 

Join the WWO Virtual Book Club & Social!  Offered virtually so all can join, we gather quarterly to socialize and discuss a book around the theme of women in the outdoors. 

“Returning home for the first time in ten years, Sequoia Schmidt sets out to complete a 28 day solo cycle of New Zealand. This will be her first time home since the death of her father and brother in a tragic climbing accident. Changing Gears describes Sequoia's experiences with grief, loss and recovery, interwoven with adventures on the roads of New Zealand as she returns home to reconnect with Aotearoa and herself.”

Come join a community of women who share the outdoors in all ways possible!   The Zoom logon information will be provided to you in an email the day before the meeting.  

Although this event is FREE for Members, please register!