5 miles, suitable for all levels.  We'll be exploring some of the most scenic and inviting trails Riverbend has to offer.

Bluebells, with their delicate, nodding blooms, add a touch of enchantment to the trail. 

The Potomac Heritage Trail will be the backbone of our hike. It’s mostly flat, shaded, and full of beautiful vantage points where the Potomac widens and narrows-it can also be muddy. Expect quiet coves, sycamore groves, and plenty of Bluebells and other wildflowers in full display and splendor.

Next, we’ll say goodbye to the river (for now) and make our way into this wooded loop for a change of pace. The trail winds through hollows and meadows, offering a more intimate forest experience. There is a steep descent as we make our way down to the river and back on the Potomac Heritage Trail.

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. 

38 miles, elevation 844 feet, mostly on flat, rural roads. For intermediate and advanced riders. 

Ride with us in Southern Maryland (Charles County) to historic Cobb Island. This small, less than one square mile island lies at the confluence of the Wicomico and Potomac Rivers and was owned in 1642 by privateer James Neal (a "legal" pirate) working for the British Empire. He captured Spanish ships bringing homes goods from Central America. The Spanish coins that were stolen were cut up into smaller pieces called cobbs and distributed to the colonists. (Hence the name Cobb Island.) While we're unlikely to encounter privateers on this ride, we'll have scenic views of farmland and rivers as we ride on mostly rural backroads. There are a few miles on main roads but these have wide shoulders. The route is mostly flat with a "spicy" hill at the beginning (and end) of the ride that will get you warmed up quickly. We're excited to be offer this ride for the first time!

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. 

2 miles of walking through forests and past outdoor sculpture. The path is paved with some hills. We will also tour the gallery.

Come join us for something new --  a multi-dimensional experience involving art and architecture, nature and exercise. Located in Potomac, MD, Glenstone is a private museum with an extensive collection of modern art and sculpture described on the website as “a space where you can slow down, be in nature, and engage directly with art.” We'll walk the trail through fields and forests to see large and impressive sculptures and also visit the gallery pavilions. We’ll have an opportunity to see a new exhibit of the works of artist and activist Andrea Bowers, whose multi-media work interweaves ecological concerns with the fight for bodily autonomy. We’ll also take a break and lunch at the café or outdoor patio.

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 event is FREE for Members, you do need to register. 

This 7.0 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!

10 miles, 500" elevation on a paved road closed to cars with a few manageable hills. For Beginner Riders who want to ride with a group and begin to increase their riding distance. Leisurely pace (8 - 10 miles per hour).

Have you wanted to ride with a group but you weren't sure you were ready or that you could ride far enough? This is the ride for you! On this social-paced ride, you'll enjoy the beauty of Rock Creek Park as we ride an easy five miles out and five miles back on Beach Drive (approximately 1.25 hours of riding), which is now closed to traffic. Before we start, we'll go over guidance for riding in a group, basic bicycle maintenance and safety tips. (Note: this is not a "how-to-ride class.") At the mid-point of the ride, we'll take a break at Candy Cane City/Meadowbrook Stables. This is a no- drop ride, with a leader and a sweep and no one will be left behind.  Suitable for all bicycle types.

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!

This 6.6 mile trip suitable for beginner backpackers and above.

Rating: Level 5   (View Hiking Rating Scale)

For beginner backpackers and above.

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

This 10.0 mile trip suitable for intermediate backpackers and above.

Rating: Level 6   (View Hiking Rating Scale)

For intermediate backpackers and above.

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