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Hiking Clubs by State the Hiking Project A directory (NOT INCLUSIVE)
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Hiking Clubs by State the Hiking Project A directory (NOT INCLUSIVE)
ALABAMA:
ALASKA:
CLUBS:
Anchorage Volkssport Club (AVA)
Anchorage Volkssport Club (AVA)
TRAILS:
The Trans-Alaska Trail (trail exists but not for hiking)
Walk Sitka promoting healthy and safe walkability in Sitka, Alaska
The Trans-Alaska Trail (trail exists but not for hiking)
Walk Sitka promoting healthy and safe walkability in Sitka, Alaska
ARIZONA:
Clubs:
Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
North Phoenix Hikers hiking for health and friendship
Saguaro Sun Striders (AVA)
Thunder Mountain Trekkers (AVA)
Tucson Volkssport Klub (AVA)
Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
North Phoenix Hikers hiking for health and friendship
Saguaro Sun Striders (AVA)
Thunder Mountain Trekkers (AVA)
Tucson Volkssport Klub (AVA)
Websites:
Hiking in Sedona The Hike House
Hiking in Sedona The Hike House
ARKANSAS:
CALIFORNIA:
CLUBS:
Bay Bandits Volksmarch Club (AVA)
California Volkssport Association Inc (AVA)
Central Coast Board Beachwalkers (AVA)
Delta Tule Trekkers (AVA)
Low Desert Roadrunners (AVA)
Pacer Placers (AVA)
Sacramento Walking Sticks (AVA)
Sonoma County Stompers (AVA)
South Bay Striders (AVA)
Tahoe Trail Trekkers (AVA)
Vaca Valley Volks (AVA)
Bay Bandits Volksmarch Club (AVA)
California Volkssport Association Inc (AVA)
Central Coast Board Beachwalkers (AVA)
Delta Tule Trekkers (AVA)
Low Desert Roadrunners (AVA)
Pacer Placers (AVA)
Sacramento Walking Sticks (AVA)
Sonoma County Stompers (AVA)
South Bay Striders (AVA)
Tahoe Trail Trekkers (AVA)
Vaca Valley Volks (AVA)
WEBSITES;
Modern Hiker - find a hike, blog and sign up for their newsletter
Modern Hiker - find a hike, blog and sign up for their newsletter
COLORADO:
CLUBS:
Colorado Springs Walking Club (AVA)
Denver by Foot Hike within the City limits of Denver
Falcon Wanderers (AVA)
Rocky Mountain Wanderers (AVA)
Walk2Connect - based in Colorado
Woodland Wanderers (AVA)
Colorado Springs Walking Club (AVA)
Denver by Foot Hike within the City limits of Denver
Falcon Wanderers (AVA)
Rocky Mountain Wanderers (AVA)
Walk2Connect - based in Colorado
Woodland Wanderers (AVA)
CONNECTICUT:
DELAWARE:
FLORIDA:
CLUBS:
Emerald Coast Volkssport Club (AVA)
First Coast Trail Forgers Walking Club (AVA)
Happy Wanderers (AVA)
Mid-Florida Milers Walking Club (AVA)
Pensacola Volksmarch Club (AVA)
Perdido Key Volksmarch Club (AVA)
Suncoast Sandpipers Volkssport Club (AVA)
Emerald Coast Volkssport Club (AVA)
First Coast Trail Forgers Walking Club (AVA)
Happy Wanderers (AVA)
Mid-Florida Milers Walking Club (AVA)
Pensacola Volksmarch Club (AVA)
Perdido Key Volksmarch Club (AVA)
Suncoast Sandpipers Volkssport Club (AVA)
WEBSITES for ORGANIZATIONS/ HIKE INFO/ ADVOCACY:
Florida Trails Association connecting people and places
Georgia:
HAWAII:
IDAHO:
ILLINOIS:
CLUBS:
Gateway Milers NFP (AVA)
Illinois Trekkers Volkssport Club (AVA)
Kishwaukee Valley Wanderers (AVA)
Ridgewalkers Walking Club (AVA)
Windy City Walkers (AVA)
Gateway Milers NFP (AVA)
Illinois Trekkers Volkssport Club (AVA)
Kishwaukee Valley Wanderers (AVA)
Ridgewalkers Walking Club (AVA)
Windy City Walkers (AVA)
INDIANA:
CLUBS:
Bedford Hiking Club (AVA)
Hoosier Hikers (AVA)
Indy 'G' Walkers(AVA)
The Indianapolis Hiking Club
Three Rivers Strollers (AVA)
Bedford Hiking Club (AVA)
Hoosier Hikers (AVA)
Indy 'G' Walkers(AVA)
The Indianapolis Hiking Club
Three Rivers Strollers (AVA)
IOWA:
CLUBS:
AVA- North Central Region
Greater Des Moines Volkssport Association (Iowa's Walking Club) (AVA)
AVA- North Central Region
Greater Des Moines Volkssport Association (Iowa's Walking Club) (AVA)
KANSAS:
KENTUCKY:
LOUISIANA:
MAINE:
CLUBS:
Southern Maine Volkssport Assn. (AVA)
Southern Maine Volkssport Assn. (AVA)
MARYLAND:
CLUBS:
Annapolis Amblers (AVA)
Antietam Pathfinders Volksmarch Club Inc. (AVA)
Baltimore Walking Club (AVA)
Columbia Volksmarch Club (AVA)
Freestate Happy Wanderers (AVA)
Great Greenbelt Volksmarchers, Inc. (AVA)
Maryland Volkssport Assn. (AVA)
Seneca Valley Sugarloafers (AVA)
Annapolis Amblers (AVA)
Antietam Pathfinders Volksmarch Club Inc. (AVA)
Baltimore Walking Club (AVA)
Columbia Volksmarch Club (AVA)
Freestate Happy Wanderers (AVA)
Great Greenbelt Volksmarchers, Inc. (AVA)
Maryland Volkssport Assn. (AVA)
Seneca Valley Sugarloafers (AVA)
MASSACHUSETTS:
CLUBS:
Keep Moving Walking Club Directory
Two Town Walking Club (AVA)
Walk 'N Mass Volkssport Club (AVA)
Keep Moving Walking Club Directory
Two Town Walking Club (AVA)
Walk 'N Mass Volkssport Club (AVA)
MICHIGAN:
MINNESOTA:
MISSISSIPPI;
MISSOURI:
CLUBS:
Clay-Platte Trackers of Kansas City (AVA)
Dogwood Trailblazers (AVA)
Global Adventurers (AVA)
Pace Setters Volkssport Club (AVA)
Saint Louis Walkers (AVA)
Clay-Platte Trackers of Kansas City (AVA)
Dogwood Trailblazers (AVA)
Global Adventurers (AVA)
Pace Setters Volkssport Club (AVA)
Saint Louis Walkers (AVA)
MONTANA;
NEBRASKA:
TRAILS:
The Cowboy Trail A Rails to Trails route Hike or Bike
The Cowboy Trail A Rails to Trails route Hike or Bike
NEVADA;
NEW HAMPSHIRE;
NEW JERSEY:
NEW MEXICO:
TRAILS:
Rio Grande Trail (proposed route-no update on trail status but master plan is there)
Rio Grande Trail (proposed route-no update on trail status but master plan is there)
NEW YORK:
CLUBS:
Empire State Capital Volkssporters (AVA)
Niagara Frontier Volkssport Club (AVA)
Shorewalkers NYC seeing the world at 3 miles per hour
The Finger Lakes Region Volkssport Club (AVA)
Volkssport Club at West Point (AVA)
Empire State Capital Volkssporters (AVA)
Niagara Frontier Volkssport Club (AVA)
Shorewalkers NYC seeing the world at 3 miles per hour
The Finger Lakes Region Volkssport Club (AVA)
Volkssport Club at West Point (AVA)
NORTH CAROLINA:
CLUBS:
Asheville Amblers (AVA)
Metrolina Walkers (AVA)
Paws & Effect (AVA)
Rowan Roamers (AVA)
Triangle Trailblazers (AVA)
Winston Wanderers (AVA)
Asheville Amblers (AVA)
Metrolina Walkers (AVA)
Paws & Effect (AVA)
Rowan Roamers (AVA)
Triangle Trailblazers (AVA)
Winston Wanderers (AVA)
NORTH DAKOTA:
OHIO:
CLUBS:
Germania Volksmarch Gruppe (AVA)
Heart of Ohio Hikers (AVA)
Maumee Valley Volkssporters (AVA)
Ohio Volkssport Association (AVA)
Ohio Wander Freunde (AVA)
Tecumseh Trailblazers (AVA)
Valley Vagabonds, Inc (AVA)
Wandering Wheels Volkssport Club (AVA)
Xenia Walking Club (AVA)
Germania Volksmarch Gruppe (AVA)
Heart of Ohio Hikers (AVA)
Maumee Valley Volkssporters (AVA)
Ohio Volkssport Association (AVA)
Ohio Wander Freunde (AVA)
Tecumseh Trailblazers (AVA)
Valley Vagabonds, Inc (AVA)
Wandering Wheels Volkssport Club (AVA)
Xenia Walking Club (AVA)
OKLAHOMA:
OREGON:
ARTICLES:
Crescent Park Greenway Project Underway by Olivia Singer 1/15/2019 Hillsboro News Times
Historic Oregon Trail Hike Through History on These Stretches of the Oregon Trail by Arthur McMahon July 26,22
Infinity Loop: From Mount Hood to the coast, a signature trail experience by Mark Davison 5 Nov 2014 Metro News
10 Gorge Winter Hikes to Start the Year on Good Footing from Friends of Columbia Gorge
Crescent Park Greenway Project Underway by Olivia Singer 1/15/2019 Hillsboro News Times
Historic Oregon Trail Hike Through History on These Stretches of the Oregon Trail by Arthur McMahon July 26,22
Infinity Loop: From Mount Hood to the coast, a signature trail experience by Mark Davison 5 Nov 2014 Metro News
10 Gorge Winter Hikes to Start the Year on Good Footing from Friends of Columbia Gorge
CLUBS:
Albany Fitwalkers (AVA)
Cedar Milers (AVA)
Chemeketans We get outside... since 1928
Columbia River Volkssport Club (AVA)
Corvallis Cruisers (AVA)
East County Windwalkers (AVA)
GROUPS TO HIKE WITH from William Sullivan (clubs from around the state that lead hikes)
Happy Valley Hikers Happy Valley
Hiking Clubs in Oregon The Hiking Project A directory of Hiking Clubs (not inclusive)
Lake Oswego Hikes (Parks and Recreation)
Mazamas Your Adventure Starts Here
Mount Hood Chapter of PCTA
Rogue Valley Walkers (AVA)
Rose City Roamers (AVA)
Silverton Walk Abouts (AVA)
Siskiyou Mountain Club
SWTrails - Explore Southwest Portland
Trails Club of Portland dedicated to enjoying and preserving the great outdoors
Willamette Wanderers (AVA)
Albany Fitwalkers (AVA)
Cedar Milers (AVA)
Chemeketans We get outside... since 1928
Columbia River Volkssport Club (AVA)
Corvallis Cruisers (AVA)
East County Windwalkers (AVA)
GROUPS TO HIKE WITH from William Sullivan (clubs from around the state that lead hikes)
Happy Valley Hikers Happy Valley
Hiking Clubs in Oregon The Hiking Project A directory of Hiking Clubs (not inclusive)
Lake Oswego Hikes (Parks and Recreation)
Mazamas Your Adventure Starts Here
Mount Hood Chapter of PCTA
Rogue Valley Walkers (AVA)
Rose City Roamers (AVA)
Silverton Walk Abouts (AVA)
Siskiyou Mountain Club
SWTrails - Explore Southwest Portland
Trails Club of Portland dedicated to enjoying and preserving the great outdoors
Willamette Wanderers (AVA)
TRAILS:
Blue Mountains Trail 530 Miles in NorthEast Oregon
Coos Trails Adventure on every trail
Corvalis to Sea Trail c2c Hike from Corvalis to the sea 60 miles
Gorge Towns to Trails A trekking vision for the Columbia Gorge
Oregon Coast Trail (Columbia River OR to California Border) Transportation Options
Oregon Desert Trail 750 Miles Oregon's dry desert SouthEast Oregon
Salmonberry Trail Rails to Trails over the Coast Range
Timberline Trail Mt Hood 41.5 miles
Blue Mountains Trail 530 Miles in NorthEast Oregon
Coos Trails Adventure on every trail
Corvalis to Sea Trail c2c Hike from Corvalis to the sea 60 miles
Gorge Towns to Trails A trekking vision for the Columbia Gorge
Oregon Coast Trail (Columbia River OR to California Border) Transportation Options
Oregon Desert Trail 750 Miles Oregon's dry desert SouthEast Oregon
Salmonberry Trail Rails to Trails over the Coast Range
Timberline Trail Mt Hood 41.5 miles
FUN THINGS TO LOOK AT WHILE IN PORTLAND:
Portland Horse Project
Portland Poetry Posts
And of course there are Little Free libraries, peace poles, murals, public art.
Portland Horse Project
Portland Poetry Posts
And of course there are Little Free libraries, peace poles, murals, public art.
This All Happened More or Less
Eight art installations are strategically placed along the street, between 11th and 36th, and feature fourteen small-scale bronze figures installed on large dolomite boulders quarried in the Northwest.
Eight art installations are strategically placed along the street, between 11th and 36th, and feature fourteen small-scale bronze figures installed on large dolomite boulders quarried in the Northwest.
WALKING TOURS:
Architectural Heritage Center Walking Tours (cost $25.00 but AHC members only $15.00)
Oregon Walks presents NeighborWalks (AARP, PBOT and PCC)
Portland Walking Tours street level view of walking in Portland including coffee and food tours
Positively Portland Walking Tours with Eric Wheeler
Slabtown Tours -Walking tours of Nob Hill, the Alphabet District and Slabtown.
Architectural Heritage Center Walking Tours (cost $25.00 but AHC members only $15.00)
Oregon Walks presents NeighborWalks (AARP, PBOT and PCC)
Portland Walking Tours street level view of walking in Portland including coffee and food tours
Positively Portland Walking Tours with Eric Wheeler
Slabtown Tours -Walking tours of Nob Hill, the Alphabet District and Slabtown.
WEBSITES for ORGANIZATIONS/ HIKE INFO/ ADVOCACY:
Applegate Trails Association Preserving and Connecting Historic Trails for Future Generations
Forest Hiker Exploring Oregon's Coast Range
Friends of the Columbia Gorge - Preserve the Wonder
Hike Oregon Helping you become a more confident hiker and backpacker
Hike Oregon You Tube Channel
Hike Yourself into shape: 10 Conditioning hikes Near Portland author Paul Gerald
40 Mile Loop Land Trust trail system in the Portland Oregon area
Metro Regional Trails System Descriptions of trails and locations amenities
Northwest Hiker provides information
npGreenway growing Trail system linking N. Portland neighborhoods to the Willamette River
Portland Walking Routes - City of Portland Bureau of Transportation
Oregon Adventures with William L. Sullivan
Oregon Hikers - hiking and exploring the outdoors
Oregon Trails Coalition (OTC)
Oregon Walks promoting walking and pedestrian safety
Portland Parks Trails Maps and information
Regional and local trail network in the City of Portland. (This is an overall view of the trail system)
Regional Trails and Greenways Map (download) from Metro
The Forest Park Conservancy Preserve and Experience Forest Park
Trailkeepers of Oregon Committed to trail stewardship, advocacy and education in Oregon
Walk Ashland Ashland, OR History, Neighborhoods, Art & Stories
Walking in Portland PBOT
Applegate Trails Association Preserving and Connecting Historic Trails for Future Generations
Forest Hiker Exploring Oregon's Coast Range
Friends of the Columbia Gorge - Preserve the Wonder
Hike Oregon Helping you become a more confident hiker and backpacker
Hike Oregon You Tube Channel
Hike Yourself into shape: 10 Conditioning hikes Near Portland author Paul Gerald
40 Mile Loop Land Trust trail system in the Portland Oregon area
Metro Regional Trails System Descriptions of trails and locations amenities
Northwest Hiker provides information
npGreenway growing Trail system linking N. Portland neighborhoods to the Willamette River
Portland Walking Routes - City of Portland Bureau of Transportation
Oregon Adventures with William L. Sullivan
Oregon Hikers - hiking and exploring the outdoors
Oregon Trails Coalition (OTC)
Oregon Walks promoting walking and pedestrian safety
Portland Parks Trails Maps and information
Regional and local trail network in the City of Portland. (This is an overall view of the trail system)
Regional Trails and Greenways Map (download) from Metro
The Forest Park Conservancy Preserve and Experience Forest Park
Trailkeepers of Oregon Committed to trail stewardship, advocacy and education in Oregon
Walk Ashland Ashland, OR History, Neighborhoods, Art & Stories
Walking in Portland PBOT
PENNSYLVANIA:
CLUBS:
Chester County Red Rovers (AVA)
Cumberland Valley Lead Foot Club (AVA)
Keystone State Volkssport Assn. (AVA)
Liberty Bell Wanderers (AVA)
Mon Valley Trailblazers (AVA)
Penn-Dutch Pacers Volksmarch Club (AVA)
Susquehanna Rovers Volksmarch Club (AVA)
York White Rose Wanderers (AVA)
Chester County Red Rovers (AVA)
Cumberland Valley Lead Foot Club (AVA)
Keystone State Volkssport Assn. (AVA)
Liberty Bell Wanderers (AVA)
Mon Valley Trailblazers (AVA)
Penn-Dutch Pacers Volksmarch Club (AVA)
Susquehanna Rovers Volksmarch Club (AVA)
York White Rose Wanderers (AVA)
RHODE ISLAND;
SOUTH CAROLINA:
CLUBS:
The Upstate Pathfinders (AVA)
The Upstate Pathfinders (AVA)
SOUTH DAKOTA:
TENNESSEE:
TEXAS:
CLUBS:
Colorado River Walkers (AVA)
Dallas Trekkers, Inc. (AVA)
East Texas Trekkers, Inc. (AVA)
Hill Country Volkssportverein (AVA)
Hood County Hummers (AVA)
Houston Happy Hikers (AVA)
Midland Walkabout (AVA)
NB-Marsch-Und Wandergruppe (AVA)
Randolph Roadrunners (AVA)
Rockport City Trailways (AVA)
San Angelo Volkswalkers (AVA)
San Antonio Pathfinders (AVA)
Sab Marcos River Walkers (AVA)
Star Trekkers of Irving (AVA)
Tarrant County Walkers (AVA)
Texas County Walkers, Inc. (AVA)
Texas Trail Roundup (AVA)
Texas Volkssport Assn. (AVA)
Texas Wanderers (AVA)
Volkssport Verein Friedrichsburg (AVA)
West Texas Trail Walkers (AVA)
Colorado River Walkers (AVA)
Dallas Trekkers, Inc. (AVA)
East Texas Trekkers, Inc. (AVA)
Hill Country Volkssportverein (AVA)
Hood County Hummers (AVA)
Houston Happy Hikers (AVA)
Midland Walkabout (AVA)
NB-Marsch-Und Wandergruppe (AVA)
Randolph Roadrunners (AVA)
Rockport City Trailways (AVA)
San Angelo Volkswalkers (AVA)
San Antonio Pathfinders (AVA)
Sab Marcos River Walkers (AVA)
Star Trekkers of Irving (AVA)
Tarrant County Walkers (AVA)
Texas County Walkers, Inc. (AVA)
Texas Trail Roundup (AVA)
Texas Volkssport Assn. (AVA)
Texas Wanderers (AVA)
Volkssport Verein Friedrichsburg (AVA)
West Texas Trail Walkers (AVA)
TRAILS:
Great Springs Project trail from Austin to San Antonio
The Violet Crown Trail connecting the hill country to Austin 30 miles
Great Springs Project trail from Austin to San Antonio
The Violet Crown Trail connecting the hill country to Austin 30 miles
UTAH;
VERMONT:
VIRGINIA:
CLUBS:
Fredericksburg Walking Club (AVA)
Gator Volksmarsch Club (AVA)
Lee Lepus Volksverband (AVA)
Northern Virginia Volksmarchers (AVA)
Peninsula Pathfinders of Virginia (AVA)
River Ridge Walkers Club (Mall walking)
U.S. Freedom Walk Festival Club (AVA)
Virginia Vagabonds (AVA)
Virginia Volkssport Assn. (AVA)
Wood and Dale Wanderers (AVA)
Fredericksburg Walking Club (AVA)
Gator Volksmarsch Club (AVA)
Lee Lepus Volksverband (AVA)
Northern Virginia Volksmarchers (AVA)
Peninsula Pathfinders of Virginia (AVA)
River Ridge Walkers Club (Mall walking)
U.S. Freedom Walk Festival Club (AVA)
Virginia Vagabonds (AVA)
Virginia Volkssport Assn. (AVA)
Wood and Dale Wanderers (AVA)
WASHINGTON
CLUBS:
Capitol Volkssport Club (AVA)
Central Washington Sun Striders (AVA)
Daffodil Valley Volkssport Association (AVA)
Emerald City Wanderers (AVA)
Evergreen State Volkssport Association (AVA)
Evergreen Wanderers (AVA)
FS Family Wanderers (AVA)
Four-Plus Foolhardy Folks (AVA)
Interlaken Trailblazers Volkssport Club (AVA)
Lilac City Volkssport Association (AVA)
NW Tulip Trekkers (AVA)
Olympic Peninsula Explorers (AVA)
Over-The-Hill-Gang Volkssport Club (AVA)
Sea-Tac Volkssport Club (AVA)
Sound Steppers Volkssport Club (AVA)
Vancouver USA Volkssporters (AVA)
Capitol Volkssport Club (AVA)
Central Washington Sun Striders (AVA)
Daffodil Valley Volkssport Association (AVA)
Emerald City Wanderers (AVA)
Evergreen State Volkssport Association (AVA)
Evergreen Wanderers (AVA)
FS Family Wanderers (AVA)
Four-Plus Foolhardy Folks (AVA)
Interlaken Trailblazers Volkssport Club (AVA)
Lilac City Volkssport Association (AVA)
NW Tulip Trekkers (AVA)
Olympic Peninsula Explorers (AVA)
Over-The-Hill-Gang Volkssport Club (AVA)
Sea-Tac Volkssport Club (AVA)
Sound Steppers Volkssport Club (AVA)
Vancouver USA Volkssporters (AVA)
ORGANIZATIONS:
WTA Someone to Hike With: Hiking Groups and Resources
Washington Trails Association (WTA)
WTA Someone to Hike With: Hiking Groups and Resources
Washington Trails Association (WTA)
WEST VIRGINIA;
WISCONSIN:
TRAILS:
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail
WYOMING:
CLUBS:
Buffalo Pathfinders (AVA)
Buffalo Pathfinders (AVA)
