Hiking & outdoors clubs in southern NH

Derry

Derry Rail Trail Alliance

Resident-run nonprofit working to finish and promote the Derry Rail Trail for walkers, runners and cyclists.

Contact the alliance through its website to volunteer.

Kingston

Kingston Conservation Commission

Town board that looks after Kingston's conservation land and runs a Trail Passport challenge for families on local trails.

First Thursday of the month, about 7 pm, Kingston Community Library.

Londonderry

Londonderry Conservation Commission

Town commission that cares for the Musquash Conservation Area and its trails and hosts the winter Musquash Field Day.

Meeting dates and agendas are posted on the town website.

Londonderry

Londonderry Trailways

Citizen volunteers improving trail access in Londonderry, including the rail trail and conservation-area paths.

Join the email list or use the Get Involved page on the website.

Salem

Friends of the Salem Bike-Ped Corridor

Supports Salem's paved bike and pedestrian rail trail with gardens, landscaping and fundraising for the next phase.

Ask to join the email list through the website.

Salem

Out And About in Northern MA and Southern NH

Meetup group for people 40 and up offering gentle walks, easy hikes, bike rides and social outings around the region.

Several outings a month; join on Meetup to see meeting spots.

Windham

Windham Rail Trail Alliance

Volunteer nonprofit that funds and cares for the paved Windham Rail Trail and hosts 5K fundraisers for walkers, runners and riders.

Volunteer, donate or reach the board through the contact page on its website.

Brookline

Brookline Conservation Commission

Town commission caring for Brookline's conservation lands, including the Brookline and Potanipo rail trails.

Brookline

Nissitissit River Land Trust

Land trust protecting marsh and riverbank along the Nissitissit River, which begins at Potanipo Pond in Brookline.

Membership and events are listed on its website.

Hollis

Beaver Brook Association

Nature center with 35 miles of free trails, adult hiking groups, classes and volunteer trail work for all ages.

Trails open daily dawn to dusk at 117 Ridge Road, Hollis; programs listed online.

Hudson

Hudson Conservation Commission

Town commission that maintains Hudson's conservation trails and invites residents to volunteer trail work days.

Monthly meetings and trail work days are posted on the town website.

Merrimack

Merrimack Conservation Commission

Town commission managing Merrimack's conservation areas and trail maps; residents can volunteer on its land subcommittees.

Meeting times are on its Merrimack Outdoors site; agendas on the town website.

Milford

Milford Conservation Commission

Town commission that manages Milford's conservation land and trails, including the Granite Town Rail Trail.

Nashua

4 Seasons Hiking Group

Large Meetup group running year-round hikes, snowshoe trips, backpacking and weekend adventures at varied ability levels.

Hikes most weeks; join on Meetup to RSVP and see meeting spots.

Nashua

Dark Trails NH

Small Meetup group that leads sunset and night hikes on trails in south-central New Hampshire.

Roughly monthly, usually Saturday evenings; RSVP on Meetup.

Nashua

Friends of the Nashua River Rail Trail

Volunteer group that maintains the Nashua River Rail Trail and advocates for improvements for walkers and cyclists.

Nashua

North Central MA-Southern NH Hiking Group

Active Meetup group hiking in all seasons, plus snowshoeing, kayaking, cycling and social get-togethers.

Hikes most weeks, including weeknight sunset hikes; join on Meetup.

Bedford

Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains

Girl Scout council serving New Hampshire and Vermont with troops, camps, outdoor programs and family events for girls.

Join a local troop through the website; events are held around the state.

Goffstown

Friends of the Goffstown Rail Trail

Volunteers who maintain, improve and promote the Goffstown Rail Trail and host the annual Rail Trail Day.

Board meets last Tuesday monthly, 7 pm, Goffstown Parks and Recreation Center; public welcome.

Manchester

Manchester Moves

Volunteer trail group working since 2008 to link Manchester to neighboring towns with rail trails and greenways.

Sign up on the website for event news.

Manchester

New England Over 50 Hiking Group

Meetup group for hikers 50 and older, mostly on White Mountain trails near I-93, at the pace of the slowest hiker.

Several hikes a week in season; join on Meetup to RSVP.

Manchester

NH Ladies Hiking Meetups

Hiking group for women and non-binary hikers of all levels, with clearly described trips in NH and nearby states.

Weekend hikes posted on Meetup; join there to RSVP.

Manchester

Scouting America New Hampshire (Daniel Webster Council)

Statewide Scouting council running Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts and Exploring for youth from kindergarten to 20.

Find a local pack or troop on the website; council office on Bodwell Road, Manchester.

Manchester

Vertical Dreams Indoor Climbing Gym

Indoor climbing gym with top-rope, lead and bouldering, youth programs and teams from age 5, and memberships.

250 Commercial Street, Manchester; hours and team details on the website.

New Boston

New Boston Rail Trail Committee

Volunteer committee that maintains the year-round New Boston Rail Trail and runs trailside concerts and community events.

Volunteers welcome; contact the committee through its website.

New Boston

Piscataquog Land Conservancy

Accredited land trust conserving land in 26 southern NH towns, with guided outings, open preserves and volunteer roles.

Guided walks and talks through the year; office at 5A Mill Street, New Boston.

Raymond

Rockingham Outdoors and More

Meetup group for adults around 40 and up doing local hikes, walks and bike rides in Rockingham County, plus indoor socials.

Several outings a week, capped near 20 people; join on Meetup.

Bow

Bow Open Spaces

Local land trust that helps protect and care for conserved open land and trails in Bow.

Concord

Appalachian Mountain Club New Hampshire Chapter

Volunteer-led hikes, paddling, skiing, climbing, trail work and skills classes statewide, with 20s-30s, family and over-55 groups.

Trips are posted on the AMC Outdoors Connector; newcomers welcome.

Concord

At A Snails Pace Hiking Group

Meetup group for unhurried hikers, covering 3 to 6 miles at a relaxed 1 to 1.5 mph pace.

Weekday hikes most weeks; join on Meetup to RSVP.

Concord

Five Rivers Conservation Trust

Land trust for 17 Capital Region towns that conserves farms, forests and recreation land and shares places to hike.

Annual celebration each fall; office at 10 Ferry Street, Concord.

Concord

Merrimack River Greenway Trail

Nonprofit raising funds for and building a multi-use riverside trail in Concord that links to the Granite State Rail Trail.

Volunteer form and newsletter sign-up on the website.

Concord

NH Climbing & Fitness

Large indoor climbing gym with a youth club and team, school league, adult team, adaptive climbing and Scout programs.

10 Langdon Avenue, Concord; women's nights and other events listed online.

Concord

NH Rail Trails Coalition

Statewide coalition that supports local rail trail groups, shares trail lists and maps, and promotes rail trail use.

Individuals and groups can join through the website.

Concord

Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests

Statewide land trust with free public forest reservations, a Five Hikes Challenge, outings and hundreds of volunteers.

Events calendar on the website; based at 54 Portsmouth Street, Concord.

Concord

The Nature Conservancy in New Hampshire

State chapter protecting nature preserves open for hiking, with volunteer opportunities around New Hampshire.

Volunteer openings and events are listed on its New Hampshire web page.

Northwood

Bear-Paw Regional Greenways

Land trust conserving open space in 11 towns from Candia and Deerfield to Northwood, with preserves, events and volunteering.

Events calendar and volunteer sign-up on the website.

Warner

Friends of the Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail

Volunteers building a family-friendly walking and biking trail on the old rail line from Concord through Hopkinton and Warner.

Sign up for updates and volunteer news on the website.

Barrington

Up North Orienteers

New Hampshire's orienteering club: map-and-compass events for beginners and racers, April to October plus winter ski-O.

Events around NH, including a September camping weekend at Pawtuckaway State Park.

Dover

Dover Community Trail Advisory Committee

City advisory committee that guides upkeep and growth of the Dover Community Trail for walkers and cyclists.

Dover

Indoor Ascent

Indoor rock climbing gym offering kids' climbing and summer climbing camps along with open climbing.

Hours and rates are posted on the website.

Durham

Durham Land Stewardship Subcommittee

Town subcommittee guiding care of Durham's conservation lands and supporting its volunteer Trail Steward program.

Epping

Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire (SELT)

Land trust conserving land across the Seacoast region, with public trails, Trailfest, youth camp and volunteer work days.

Volunteer portal and events on the website; based at Burley Farms, Epping.

Portsmouth

New Hampshire Seacoast Greenway Alliance

Nonprofit building and promoting the Seacoast Greenway rail trail from Portsmouth to Seabrook for walking and biking.

Volunteer or adopt a trail marker through the website.

Portsmouth

Salt Pump Climbing Co. Portsmouth

Indoor bouldering gym with memberships, classes and youth climbing instruction for Seacoast climbers.

199 Constitution Avenue, Portsmouth; open daily, hours on the website.

Francestown

Francestown Land Trust

All-volunteer land trust protecting 1,359 acres in Francestown, with public preserves and guided community hikes.

Seasonal guided walks; become a member through the website.

Hancock

Harris Center for Conservation Education

Conservation and education center offering easygoing hikes, nature programs, community science and trails on protected land.

Outings most weeks; calendar online. Based at 83 King's Highway, Hancock.

Keene

Monadnock Conservancy

Regional land trust protecting about 24,000 acres; runs the Cheshire Walkers guided hikes and volunteer programs.

Cheshire Walkers hike Tuesday mornings in spring and fall; office at 82 Ashuelot St, Keene.

Keene

Monadnock Region Rail Trail Collaborative

Towns, nonprofits and volunteers who restore and maintain the Cheshire, Ashuelot, Monadnock and other area rail trails.

Volunteer offers welcome through the contact page on the website.

Keene

Pathways for Keene

Volunteer nonprofit expanding and maintaining Keene's bike and walking paths and rail trails; hosts the 4 on the 4th race.

Volunteer sign-up on the website.

New Ipswich

Friends of the Wapack

Volunteers who maintain and protect the 21-mile Wapack Trail from Mt. Watatic to North Pack Monadnock.

Trail work and an annual meeting are listed on the website; join the mailing list.

Peterborough

Peterborough Open Space Committee

Town committee conserving land in Peterborough and publishing guides to local trails such as the Common Pathway.