We're creating this list of trail closures and other COVID-19 updates related to hiking and outdoor activities. Email organizer[at]dculbackpacking.com if you see anything else that should be added to the list. As a reminder, DC UL Backpacking has suspended all activities due to the ongoing situation. National Park Service: https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/news/public-health-update.htm AT Shelters and Privies Closed:... Continue Reading →

Hiking communities and associations are urging hikers and backpackers to carefully consider their outdoor recreation plans to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). A number of states and localities, both in our region and across the United States, have issued stay-at-home / shelter-in-place orders. Also, a number of trails and parks have closed access... Continue Reading →

DC UL Backpacking will be suspending all trips through the end of March, and then making decisions on a bi-weekly basis about trips in April. The health and safety of our members and our organizers are of utmost concern to us. If you are signed up for any trips, your trip leaders (if they haven’t... Continue Reading →

Happy July, backpackers. We’ve entered official summer in D.C. Escape the heat and humidity with us on an upcoming event. Kylie and Karan will share highlights from their year traveling the globe as part of the D.C. Public Library’s “Trips of a Lifetime” series. These talks are often a good time so join us on July... Continue Reading →

We’re excited to have Kylie as part of the DC UL leadership team. Join us in congratulating her.