Wanderbirds Hiking Club, Washington DC: hiking in the Washington DC area
Founded in 1934, the Wanderbirds Hiking Club is a non-profit, all volunteer club that organizes day hikes every Sunday, year round, for energetic folks in the Washington, DC area. You do not have to be a member of the Club to hike with us.
Our hikers range in age from 7 to over 80, and we welcome fast, experienced hikers as well as slower or beginning hikers. There's room for all on the trail!
We charter a bus for nearly all hikes; occasionally we go by car pool. Relax while our experienced coach driver transports you to the trailhead. Enjoy snacks, beverages, and maybe a snooze on your way home. Beats driving yourself !!
Bus fare is $27 for this all-day outing. Shenandoah National Park charges an additional fee of $8.00 for hikes beginning inside the park during March through November, and $5.00 during December through February. Holders of annual, senior, Golden Eagle, or Golden Age passes do not pay these fees. Holders of annual and senior passes are allowed 3 guests. This rule often allows the bus to enter the park free. On the few occasions when we use carpools, an administrative fee of $5.00 per person is charged.
We offer two hikes each Sunday:
Our hikes will take you to trails in mountainous areas of:
We provide experienced hike leaders and trail maps. Refreshments are available on the bus after the hike and during the ride home.
You may reach our club officers by e-mail from our contact page.