22 miles, 1400" elevation. Suitable for advanced beginners and above.  Gravel roads with gentle hills and a few short steeper climbs.

Have you been wondering what all this fuss is about gravel riding? Join us to explore gravel riding on this scenic loop out of Bluemont,VA (Loudon County) and find out for yourself. You will experience low traffic roads along the scenic countryside. We’ll see plenty of horses, a few goats, fantastic old stone walls, scenic churches and graveyards, and beautiful small communities like Unison. The gravel is well packed for the most part, with just a few bumpy sections. Come along and give it a try!

The route is 21.6 miles with 1400 feet of elevation. This is a reverse ride of the Bluemont gravel some of you previously might have done with WWO. This is a ride for advanced beginners and above. There are primarily gentle hills with just a few short, steeper ups and downs. Riders say the 21 miles on gravel feels like about 30 miles on the road. You must be comfortable handling some uneven terrain and should have tires that are at least 35mm, preferably with some textured tread. Gravel bikes, road bikes with 35mm+ tires, hybrids with 35mm+ tires, or mountain bikes are all options. The ride is about 70% on unpaved roads.

There will be a leader and sweep, and no one will be left behind.

There is limited space, so please register early. This ride is free for Members but you must register. 

35 miles, 2000 feet elevation.  Scenic rural roads with several challenging climbs. For Intermediate and Advanced riders.  

Leaving from Riley’s Lock, we will explore the western reaches of the Montgomery County Agriculture Reserve along low-traffic roads, passing working farms, cornfields and woodlands. The ride begins with two climbs that will get your heart pumping with a few more challenging hills for good measure before we end. But it’s well worth the effort! We’ll enjoy two climbs and a long downhill on Mt. Nebo Road before ending with the rollers on River Road. This ride is suitable for intermediate riders (who like hills) and advanced riders. As with all our rides, there will be a leader and a sweep, and no one will be left behind.

After the ride, we invite you to join us in collecting trash along Riley's Lock Road, the "Rustic Road" that WWO has adopted as part of the County's program to preserve historic and scenic roadways and keep them litter free.  

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. 

This 5.0 mile trip is suitable for beginner backpackers.

Rating: Level 2   (View Hiking Rating Scale)

For beginner backpackers.

There is limited space on this trip, so please register early!

Looking for a great sunset photo opportunity? Join us for a relaxing guided sunset kayak paddle led by ACA certified paddling instructor and NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist, Matt Felperin. 

Calm evening waters should make this an easy paddle, and we hope to see lots of wildlife along the way! We will begin with a brief paddling instruction overview before heading out. Previous kayak experience suggested, but not required. All equipment, paddles and PFDs and necessary instruction is included on this professionally guided paddle.

Bring water and snacks and don't forget your binoculars!

After you complete your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional event details and event location.

There is limited space, so please register early. 

39 miles, 1400 feet elevation. Good for Intermediate and Advanced Riders.  Scenic country roads with rolling hills.

Join us for a ride in beautiful Fauquier County, Virginia with farms, forests and history. We'll start at Powers Brewery where after the ride we'll enjoy drinks, food and conversation. If you've participated in the Great Pumpkin Ride, you'll be familiar with many of these wonderful rural roads with rolling hills and low traffic.

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. 

29 miles – mostly flat and on bike trails with two hills. Suitable for advanced beginners and above. 

Join us for a great summer ride in Virginia, near Lorton. This ride visits Gunston Hall, Pohick Bay Regional Park and Mason Neck Park with views of the Potomac River and Belmont Bay. Mason Neck Park is a major refuge for bald eagles, osprey and other birds that migrate through the area. This is also the site of historic Native American settlements and early European settlers. The ride is mostly flat on bike trails with just two hills. Suitable for all bicycle types. As with all WWO rides, we will have a leader and 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. 

Come try the sport of Target Archery in this 90 minute introductory class! 

Target Archery is a sport that can be played almost anywhere, by anyone.  Some strength is needed, but shooting skill is more important than the power of the bow. 

We'll spend the morning learning the skills of archery in this 90 minute introductory class conducted by experienced archers instructors.  No prior experience is necessary and no special clothing is required; however no open-toed shoes, dangling earrings, necklaces or bracelets should be worn.  We will be outdoors, so please dress for the weather. 

Bring water and a snack if you like, as neither are available at the archery range. 

34 miles, elevation 2,200 feet. For intermediate and advanced riders. Paved, mostly rural roads with rolling hills and a few challenging climbs.

Starting in Fulton, MD, we'll head northwest into Howard County traversing through farmland and forested areas, old and new communities. There are a few challenging hills and some fun rollers. We’ll stop at High's for our break mid-way. 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. Although this ride is FREE for Premium Members, you do need to register. 

40 miles, 573 feet elevation. On a paved, mostly flat trail with just a little street riding. Suitable for intermediate and advanced riders (and advanced beginners who can do the mileage). 

Join us for this great ride and discover two DC cycling gems:  the Anacostia River Trail (ART) and the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. After starting at Hains Point, we’ll pass Audi Field and then cross the Anacostia River using the stunning Frederick Douglass Memorial bridge which has a separate, protected and very wide pedestrian/cycling lane. We then ride on the paved, nearly flat Anacostia River Trail (ART) that along beautiful wetlands and the Anacostia River. We’ll take a spin around Lake Artemesia, a lovely man-made lake, after passing College Park Airport, the oldest continually working airport in the world! Along the way, we’ll stop at Vigilante Coffee in Hyattsville. Then we’ll make our way back to our starting point, crossing the river and riding by The Wharf. 

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

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!

 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. 

This 6.0 mile trip suitable for beginner backpackers and above.

Rating: Level 3   (View Hiking Rating Scale)

For beginner backpackers and above.

There is limited space on this trip, so please register early!