Meet other local hiking enthusiasts. All those who are dedicated to hiking excursions near and far, with a focus on leaving no trace of litter on our lands!

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet other women, in my age group, that I would be able to communicate/share my ideas, and interests with. ”

“ Hey! I love being outdoors and hope to meet some new people. ”

“ To stay healthy. ”

“ Hello, Looking to socialize and meet new friends. ”

“ Want to have walking companions and lose weight... ”

“ I want these local Meetups I am physical therapist ”

“ Hi, I'm interested in weight loss and healthy living. ”

“ Hello please join me in a discussion regarding weight loss 605.990.0150 access code 889949# Sunday Oct 28, 2007 7:30pm and November 4, 2007 7:30pm ”

“ I'd love to meet other mom's that are motivated to get in shape and have some fun. ”

“ Hi! I am a 52 year old divorced female with (2) adult children and am experiencing the empty- nest syndrome and am looking to meet up with others who would like to walk, hike, go to movies, etc. I look forward to hearing from you! Pat ”

“ ecommerce entrepreneur ”

“ Hi! I am a big fan of food =) I love most foods, especially Korean and Chinese food. I live/work in the Princeton area, and I'd love to meet some local people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to meet other people who are trying to lose weight and like to walk. I am making lifestyle changes and would appreciate any tips. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to get some more exercise and meet new people in my area. ”

“ Hi, I've been a widow for two years, my husband died from a sudden heart attack, my three children are grown and out of house, would like to meet new people and have fun again. I'm hoping your group will provide this for me. ”

“ hi, I have a marketing/design company, 2 grown kids, love trekking into the city for walking, cultural events, great dining, meeting high energy people... ”

“ Joan and I have been doing Metaphysics and Psychic Development meetings, workshops, consulting, etc. for a number of years. See www.psychics.meetup.com/208 in NYC or www.psychics.meetup.com/224 for NJ and in other areas. - Best, Patrick ”

“ Hey there, I grew up upstate in northern westchester, delaware+duchess counties and the adirondacks so I am quite at home in rural country or mountain settings. I live and work in Manhattan but crave nature all year round, esp the summer. Thanks. ”

“ Hi. I am interested in just about anything fun that doesn't involve sitting on a barstool or in a loud, smoky club. ”

“ Hi! I'm 48 years young! Greatly enjoy the outdoors - hiking, biking, skiing, tennis and golf. Like to stay active and am always looking for fun things and fun people to do them with! ”

“ Hi folks, I'm new to Meetup and came across this group. It just so happens I'm from Hillsborough, and I used to hike a lot. This seems like a good opportunity for me to get back into it. ”

“ I read Price & Prejudice (well, I listed to it on tape in my car ;-)) and saw Sense & Sensibility. I'm reading a book that advocates the idea that morals have deteriorated since the Victorian era and would like to discuss this. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I read about it in my issue of Redbook and I love to walk ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to meet people interested in the same goals as me. And who could encourage me while I support them. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need to be encouraged to diet and exercise. A partner or group would definatly get me started. I live in Rockland county and there are plenty of places to walk. ”

“ I have great memories of bowling with some interns at IBM years ago All the interns would go bowling every weekend and I made some fun friends from that experience Hope the same could happen with this group I also organize The NY Weekend Walking Grp ”

“ I?m a 36 YO, married, affectionate, Educated, sincere, playfully inquisitive, open minded, non-judgmental, respectful, sane, trust worthy, professional, totally blind , Hispanic warm and playful man who loves to laugh, loves to learn, & loves life. ”

“ Hi, My name is Becky and I have been too long removed from nature due to living in NYC. This weekend I reconected with my roots and am looking for fun people to be outdoors with. ”

“ New to NY and I love the water - especially sailing. This sounds like a great chance to combine the fun of boating with meeting new people. ”

“ Hi, My name is Ula and I enjoy walking, yoga and pilates. I live on the UpperWest Side as a newlywed . I love dogs! ”

“ Hi everyone, I'm Joann and I am so thrilled to be joining this group. I just moved to Yonkers, NY from Florida and am excited to meet new people. I love to walk and having friends to walk with is going to be so awesome. Can't wait to meet you... ”

“ Hi ! My name is Judy. I am a walker and love to exercise. I live in riverdale in the Bronx. I would like to know what events or activities you sponsor or are interested in doing. Judy ”

“ Hi, my name is Naieema (Nah-ee-mah). I'm a 22 year old nurse and mother. I don't know what else to say. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because a fellow cat person understands when you call to tell them how cute the cat is being even if they arent doing anything all that great! ”

“ I have a softwere designing set up in India. Looking forward to meeting people doing E-business. ”

“ What you see in the galleries nowadays is mostly careless sloppy scrawls that pass as "art" because a tiny group of self-serving critics and gallery owners have deemed it as such. I hope we return someday to the time when merit is the criteria ”

“ This sounds exciting way to meet new friends! ”

“ Although I don't live in downtown Manhattan, I enjoy many of the cultural offerings there, such as the concerts in the parks along Battery Park City & at the World Financial Center's Winter Garden, & movies at the Elevated Acre. ”

“ Hi, I'm Marina, originally from Argentina but spent the last 5 years in US. I work in a laboratory, so I cannot wait to be outdoors. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet people while working on weight loss. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd love to join a walking group in NY city. I'm already active but would like to share motivation and meet new people in my area. Let's take advantage of this mild winter weather! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need moral/social support to meet my goals. And since I work from home, need to get out of the house! ”