Safe Outdoor Spaces for People of Color are limited but theres power in numbers! Find a hiking group to help you build your confidence in the great outdoors and take advantage of the Outdoor Safety Trainings listed on our site and events page. We prioritize organizations of color and LGBTQ-Inclusive Hiking groups. Straight like that.
Add this page to your favorites for a quick reference guide on BIPOC, Latinx, and LGBTQ Hiking Groups and Resources. The list will be growing so please check back for events and meetups in your area.
ALSO! Check out the upcoming 2024 Trail of Colors Hiking Tour happening across the U.S.! Sign up your Hiking Group or join as an individual!
BIPOC HIKING GROUPS.
ALABAMA
BHM LGBTQ+ HIKERS–LGBTQ
COLORADO
DELAWARE
DMV
FLORIDA (SOUTH)
GEORGIA
LES GO HIKING ATL-LGBTQ
SOUTHERN QUEER FOLK HIKES–LGBTQ
HAWAII
HONOLULU OAHU HI QUEER HIKING–LGBTQ
LOS ANGELES
QUEER HIKE LA–LGBTQ
MARYLAND
MISSOURI
NEW JERSEY
NEW YORK
NORTH CAROLINA
PENNSYLVANIA
IN COLOR BIRDING CLUB–LGBTQ
TENNESSEE
NASHVILLE BLACK WELLNESS COLLECTIVE
PLEASE NOTE: Not all BIPOC spaces are safe for LGBTQ folk. If you find a listing that you feel is unsafe please contact us immediately at info@destinationelevatedtravel.com.
NATIONAL HIKING GROUPS (MULTI-STATE)
LGBTQ HIKING GROUPS
ALABAMA-BHM LGBTQ+ HIKERS
CHICAGO-QUEER CHICAGO OUTDOOR CLUB
FLORIDA-QUEER HIKES TALLAHASSEE
GEORGIA-SOUTHERN QUEER FOLK HIKES
HAWAII-HONOLULU OAHU HI QUEER HIKING
LOS ANGELES-QUEER HIKE LA | QTPOC CENTERED
MASSACHUSETTS-QUEER HIKES
PENNSYLVANIA-PHILLY QUEER BIRDERS
PENNSYLVANIA-IN COLOR BIRDING CLUB–BIPOC CENTERED
SAN DIEGO-GREAT OUTDOORS SD
TENESSEE-QUEER MEMPHIS HIKES
TEXAS-HOUSTON TX QUEER HIKERS
WASHINGTON-QUEER MOUNTAINEERS
PLEASE NOTE: Not all LGBTQ+ spaces are safe for BIPOC folk. If you find a listing that you feel is unsafe please contact us immediately at info@destinationelevatedtravel.com.
Also check out our LGBTQ Travel Groups Listings!
HIKING RESOURCES
GIRLS FIGHT BACK | SOLO HIKING | OUTDOOR SAFETY | SELF DEFENSE
INDIGENOUS WOMEN HIKE | EDUCATION & FUNDRAISERS
LEAVE NO TRACE | RESOURCES & LEADERSHIP TRAINING
RECREATE RESPONSIBLY OUTDOORS | HOLISTIC OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES
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The events and spaces we feature are (1) Inclusive for BIPOC, (2) LGBTQ Friendly, and (3) Elevating. If you should find an organizer or space on our list that does not meet our travel standards, please send us an email with complete details. Together, we can hold businesses accountable for being better human beings.
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