Our hikes are for every woman+—including trans women, individuals who identify as non-binary or gender non-conforming, persons socialized as women, and anyone who identifies as a woman in a way that's meaningful to them. We also welcome the intersectional identities of BIPOC hikers and differently-abled hikers, as well as hikers of every age and experience level, from first-timers to seasoned trail veterans.

While we appreciate the support of our male allies, we ask that individuals who identify as men honor our group's exclusive women+ space during our events. GWHVA will occasionally offer events open to everyone—family, partners, children—and we'd love to meet you then.

"Women+" reflects our commitment to building a welcoming, affirming community where everyone can show up as they are both on and off the trail.

Our community welcomes women of all identities, including trans women, individuals who identify as non-binary or gender non-conforming, persons socialized as women, and anyone who identifies as a woman in a way that is important to them.

Join our Facebook group with 36,000 other women+ hikers! All planned events, both Ambassador-led events and unofficial events, are posted in our Facebook group on the Events page. Anyone can plan an unofficial event in the group, including you!

To help us verify you're a real person and keep our community safe, please email your name, general location, and your favorite Virginia trail to hello@gwhva.org, and we'll take it from there. As a volunteer-run org, please allow 1–2 weeks for a response.

Ambassador-led events are hosted by our GWHVA Ambassadors across the state through our nonprofit. They always require registration in advance and are capped to keep group sizes manageable and ensure everyone has the best experience.

Unofficial events are casual meetups planned in our Facebook group by group members. They're unaffiliated with the Girls Who Hike Virginia nonprofit.

Pick a trail, a date, and a time. Visit the Events page in our Facebook group and hit "Create Event." Include as many details as you can, publish it, and promote it to the group! Women+ hikers will show up, and you'll make new friends in the process.

We're organized into 9 regions across Virginia. Explore our regions here to find yours.

GWHVA is a 100% volunteer-run, community-based nonprofit serving women+ in Virginia and beyond. We started as a Facebook group connecting women+ with one another to enjoy Virginia's hiking trails together. Today, we're an independent nonprofit run by a Board of Directors and hikes organized by a team of Ambassadors dedicated to connecting women+ with the education, resources, and tools they need to enjoy the outdoors.

No! Girls Who Hike Virginia is an independently-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit, unaffiliated with other Girls Who Hike groups across the U.S.

We're always looking to expand our community of partners. Send us an email at hello@gwhva.org to start the conversation. As a volunteer-run org, please allow 1–2 weeks for a response.