Washington Women Outdoors upcoming events

Bicycle Ride: Washington and Old Dominion Trail (8 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

34 miles, 960" elevation on a paved multi-used trail. For advanced beginners and intermediate riders (C/CC pace).

We’ll bicycle on the well-maintained Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) rail trail. As we head west on a gradual uphill from Ashburn, the scenery changes from suburban neighborhoods to countryside farmlands with horses and cows. We will turn around in Purcellville after a rest stop at Harmony Bakeshop and Coffeehouse and head back on the trail ending where we started at the Carolina Brothers Pit Barbeque to enjoy some great barbecue. The ride is suitable for all types of bicycles. 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.

Bicycle Ride: Historic Clarke County (16 Aug 2026)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

46 miles, elevation 1800 feet. For intermediate and advanced riders. Mostly low-traffic, country roads with rolling hills.

We're excited to offer this fantastic ride with gorgeous scenery in Clarke County, VA which is nestled in the Shenandoah Valley. We'll ride past working farms, old country estates and through historic towns, with the mountains in the distance. We even make a brief foray into West Virginia. Our ride starts at Burwell-Morgan Mill, which was built in the 1780's, and where we'll return to picnic after the ride. This ride is well worth the drive to get there!

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

Bicycle Ride: Scenic C&O Towpath from Point-of-Rocks to Harpers Ferry (22 Aug 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

30 miles, out and back, nearly flat on the wonderfully re-surfaced C&O Canal Towpath. Good for advanced beginners (who can do the distance) and above.

Join us for an easy-going, moderately paced ride on finely crushed gravel along the delightfully tree-lined and sun dappled C & O Towpath from Point-of-Rocks to slightly beyond Harpers Ferry. This beautiful ride hugging the Potomac River is a real treat in the summer. We’ll stop for ice cream in Harpers Ferry and walk around this historic town before turning around. Harpers Ferry is the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers and the site of John Brown's raid against slavery. All bike types are suitable.

As with all WWO rides, 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 ride is FREE for Members, you do need to register.

Bicycle Ride: Baltimore and Annapolis Rail Trail (27 Aug 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

32 miles on a flat, tree-lined paved trail -- a great ride in the summertime. For Advanced Beginners and above.

This ride is on the Baltimore and Annapolis (B&A) Trail that follows the route of freight and passenger service started in 1880 between Annapolis and Baltimore. Today, the 112-acre “linear park” winds through parks, neighborhoods and natural wooded areas between Glen Burnie and Annapolis. Along the trail there are historical markers, well as displays for the sun and planets. We'll begin our ride on the Glen Burnie end at the Dixon Observation Park where we'll have a great view of the BWI runways and the planes taking off and landing. We'll stop for ice cream and cold drinks on along the route. Those wanting a longer route can add the 10.5 mile loop around the airport at the end. This ride is for advanced beginners and above. All types of bikes are suitable for the ride. As with all our rides, we will have a leader and sweep and no one will be left behind.

Bicycle Ride: Prince George's County Agricultural Research Center (29 Aug 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

36 miles, 1700" elevation on rural and suburban roads; rolling hills to moderately hilly. Suitable for intermediate and advanced riders.

This ride winds through the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center’s open fields and farmland, and includes a lovely ride on the forested drive leading to the Patuxent Wildlife Refuge. The Beltsville Agricultural Center is an oasis of green in a rapidly urbanizing area. We will have a leader and sweep and no one will be left behind. The starting point is about a 2.5 mile ride from the Greenbelt Metro Station.

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.