2 Best Hiking Meetup Groups (Updated Apr 2026)

2 Hiking communities on Meetup

Updated 4/21/2026

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#1
Hiking Meetup Groups
on meetup
Thousands of local hiking groups organized through Meetup worldwide. Find local hikes, meet fellow hikers, and explore trails together in your area.
Forum
Events
2 views / month
#2
Trail Running Meetup Groups
on meetup
Local trail running and hiking groups organized through Meetup. Find group trail runs, events, and outdoor running communities near you.
Forum
Events
2 views / month

Other Platforms for Hiking communities

All Hiking communities

Hiking
36 communities for Hikers
185 / mo
Hiking, 36 communities, 185 views per month including community pages

FAQ

: Communities for hikers at all levels, from trail day trips to thru-hikes of major long-distance routes. Facebook groups host active communities for families and trail enthusiasts, while more specialized platforms serve backpackers, ultralight hikers, and regional trail organizations.
: Hive Index lists 2 Hiking meetup groups on Meetup. We only have a handful of listings so far, so treat these numbers as directional. The main Hiking topic page covers every platform we track for this topic.
: Forum is the most common (100%). Others that show up often include online/offline events. Use the feature filters above the list to narrow results.
: All 2 listings on this page are free to join (no paid membership or application gate listed). Access rules can still change on the community side.
: On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces Hiking Meetup Groups and Trail Running Meetup Groups first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.
: Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead.
: This page was last updated 4/21/2026, based on the most recent change to the topic or its listings. We refresh entries when communities are submitted, claimed, or reviewed, and we update member counts, features, and traffic data on an ongoing basis.