About the Club

The Northern Virginia Hiking Club was founded on April 20, 1990, by Stephanie Williams and Al Beverstock to promote the enjoyment of dog friendly hiking and other recreational activities and to join together people who are interested in such activities.

The Club offers a range of hikes of various difficulty levels in Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, and beyond. It also offers other outdoor events occasionally.

As a non-profit organization, the Club donates funds to local parks and trail maintenance organizations. The selection of the parks and organizations is based on Club usage – it is our way of giving back. Monies vary every year – $11,000 were donated in 2021.

Membership Survey: See here the results of the survey conducted in January, 2022.