30 miles, out and back, nearly flat on the wonderfully re-surfaced C&O Canal Towpath.  Good for advanced beginners (who can do the distance) and above. 

Join us for an easy-going, moderately paced ride on finely crushed gravel along the delightfully tree-lined and sun dappled C & O Towpath from Point-of-Rocks to slightly beyond Harpers Ferry. This beautiful ride hugging the Potomac River is a real treat in the summer. We’ll stop for ice cream in Harpers Ferry and walk around this historic town before turning around. Harpers Ferry is the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers and the site of John Brown's raid against slavery. All bike types are suitable. 

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. 

Looking for a great sunset photo opportunity? Join us for a relaxing guided sunset kayak paddle led by ACA certified paddling instructor and NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist, Matt Felperin. 

Calm evening waters should make this an easy paddle, and we hope to see lots of wildlife along the way! We will begin with a brief paddling instruction overview before heading out. Previous kayak experience suggested, but not required. All equipment, paddles and PFDs and necessary instruction is included on this professionally guided paddle.

Bring water and snacks and don't forget your binoculars!

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

There is limited space, so please register early. 

Come try the sport of Target Archery in this 90 minute introductory class! 

Target Archery is a sport that can be played almost anywhere, by anyone.  Some strength is needed, but shooting skill is more important than the power of the bow. 

We'll spend the morning learning the skills of archery in this 90 minute introductory class conducted by experienced archers instructors.  No prior experience is necessary and no special clothing is required; however no open-toed shoes, dangling earrings, necklaces or bracelets should be worn.  We will be outdoors, so please dress for the weather. 

Bring water and a snack if you like, as neither are available at the archery range. 

33 miles, 1800 feet elevation. Suitable for Intermediate and Advanced Riders. Gently rolling hills with a few good climbs.

We found that the best way to do this route in the summer is to include a brewery! This ride will explore the far reaches of Montgomery County's farmland and green space and take us into Howard County’s preserved farmland. The route is on gently rolling hills and low-traffic roads with a few climbs for good measure. This ride has fantastic scenery and beautiful vistas of big open sky, farms and orchards. We end at the Elder Pine Brewing Company where we’ll relax outside and enjoy the refreshments. 

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. 

Have you always wondered what it is like to breathe underwater? Come join us for an introduction to scuba diving experience!

During this introduction to scuba course, you’ll learn the basics of scuba diving and get an overview of the gear you’ll use. During a pool dive with an instructor, you’ll learn about breathing and moving once you’re submerged. Most people are shocked at how easy it is!

All you need to bring is your sense of adventure, a swimsuit, and a towel. We will provide everything else.

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

There is limited space, so please register early. 

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. 

“Humans, unlike other animals that are drawn to water, are not natural-born swimmers. We must be taught. Our evolutionary ancestors learned for survival; now in the 21st century we swim in freezing Arctic waters and piranha-infested rivers to test our limits. Swimming is an introspective and silent sport in a chaotic and noisy age, it’s therapeutic for both the mind and body, and it’s an adventurous way to get from point A to point B. It’s also one route to that elusive, ecstatic state of flow. These reasons, among many others, make swimming one of the most popular activities in the world.

Why We Swim is propelled by stories of Olympic champions, a Baghdad swim club that meets in Saddam Hussein’s palace pool, modern‑day Japanese samurai swimmers, even an Icelandic fisherman who improbably survives a wintry six‑hour swim after a shipwreck. New York Times contributor Bonnie Tsui, a swimmer herself, dives into the deep from the San Francisco Bay to the South China Sea, investigating what seduces us to water, despite its dangers, and why we come back to it again and again. She offers an immersive, unforgettable, and eye-opening perspective on swimming—and of human behavior itself.”

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!

32 Miles, 1240 feet elevation -- Mostly flat roads and rolling hills. For Advanced Beginners ready for a challenge and above.

This ride is in the beautiful Virginia countryside surrounding Remington, Virginia.  We will see fields, farms, forests and fords, and ride through Civil War history. Every time we do this ride, we remember why we like it so much. And for a bonus, you can stop at the local Moo Thru ice cream shop after the ride. This ride is suitable for advanced beginners who are ready for a longer ride and above.  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. 

The Board of Directors is the governing body of WWO with the responsibility of overseeing all activities.  WWO members are invited to join the meeting.

Board members meet quarterly to discuss policy and to focus on the mission, strategy and goals of WWO in an effort to better serve our members and trip participants. These quarterly-scheduled meetings are open to WWO members and we encourage members to participate!  We invite you to come observe our meetings, particularly if you have always wanted to get more involved with WWO but didn't know where to start.

The meeting will be held on Zoom.  You need to register to receive meeting instructions.  Only registered WWO members can join the meeting, and we ask that you not share the meeting link with others. 

22 miles, 1400" elevation. Suitable for advanced beginners and above.  Gravel roads with gentle hills and a few short steeper climbs.

Have you been wondering what all this fuss is about gravel riding? Join us to explore gravel riding on this scenic loop out of Bluemont,VA (Loudon County) and find out for yourself. You will experience low traffic roads along the scenic countryside. We’ll see plenty of horses, a few goats, fantastic old stone walls, scenic churches and graveyards, and beautiful small communities like Unison. The gravel is well packed for the most part, with just a few bumpy sections. Come along and give it a try!

The route is 21.6 miles with 1400 feet of elevation. This is a reverse ride of the Bluemont gravel some of you previously might have done with WWO. This is a ride for advanced beginners and above. There are primarily gentle hills with just a few short, steeper ups and downs. Riders say the 21 miles on gravel feels like about 30 miles on the road. 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. The ride is about 70% on unpaved roads.

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. 

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. 

Looking for a great sunset photo opportunity? Join us for a relaxing guided sunset kayak paddle led by ACA certified paddling instructor and NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist, Matt Felperin. 

Calm evening waters should make this an easy paddle, and we hope to see lots of wildlife along the way! We will begin with a brief paddling instruction overview before heading out. Previous kayak experience suggested, but not required. All equipment, paddles and PFDs and necessary instruction is included on this professionally guided paddle.

Bring water and snacks and don't forget your binoculars!

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

There is limited space, so please register early. 

39 miles, 1400 feet elevation. Good for Intermediate and Advanced Riders.  Scenic country roads with rolling hills.

Join us for a ride in beautiful Fauquier County, Virginia with farms, forests and history. We'll start at Powers Brewery where after the ride we'll enjoy drinks, food and conversation. If you've participated in the Great Pumpkin Ride, you'll be familiar with many of these wonderful rural roads with rolling hills and low traffic.

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. 

29 miles – mostly flat and on bike trails with two hills. Suitable for advanced beginners and above. 

Join us for a great summer ride in Virginia, near Lorton. This ride visits Gunston Hall, Pohick Bay Regional Park and Mason Neck Park with views of the Potomac River and Belmont Bay. Mason Neck Park is a major refuge for bald eagles, osprey and other birds that migrate through the area. This is also the site of historic Native American settlements and early European settlers. The ride is mostly flat on bike trails with just two hills. Suitable for all bicycle types. As with all WWO rides, we will have a leader and 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 try the sport of Target Archery in this 90 minute introductory class! 

Target Archery is a sport that can be played almost anywhere, by anyone.  Some strength is needed, but shooting skill is more important than the power of the bow. 

We'll spend the morning learning the skills of archery in this 90 minute introductory class conducted by experienced archers instructors.  No prior experience is necessary and no special clothing is required; however no open-toed shoes, dangling earrings, necklaces or bracelets should be worn.  We will be outdoors, so please dress for the weather. 

Bring water and a snack if you like, as neither are available at the archery range. 

34 miles, elevation 2,200 feet. For intermediate and advanced riders. Paved, mostly rural roads with rolling hills and a few challenging climbs.

Starting in Fulton, MD, we'll head northwest into Howard County traversing through farmland and forested areas, old and new communities. There are a few challenging hills and some fun rollers. We’ll stop at High's for our break mid-way. 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 Premium Members, you do need to register.