Hiking in Boston

Your guide to finding hiking groups in Boston, MA. We've compiled the best apps, community groups, and local resources to help you get out and play.

Tips for Finding Hiking Groups

•Meetup.com is the #1 platform for finding hiking groups — most cities have multiple active groups.
•Search for "[city] hiking" on Facebook to find groups with regular outings.
•AllTrails is the best app for finding trails and seeing recent activity.
•REI stores often organize free local hikes and outdoor events.

Apps & Platforms

Sportal

Find and organize pickup games and public events near you. Free on iOS and Android.

Meetup Groups

Search "Boston Hiking" on Meetup

Find active hiking groups in Boston on Meetup.

Facebook Groups

Search "Boston Hiking" on Facebook

Find Facebook groups for hiking communities in Boston.

Reddit Communities

r/boston

Search "groups hiking" in the Boston subreddit to find active groups.

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