The Louisville Hiking Meetup's mission is to create a vibrant, fun, and friendly community of local hikers, backpackers, and campers. We are a group of common adventures working cooperatively for common goals.  Everyone from beginners to experts are welcome; the only requirement for membership is a love and respect for the outdoors. Every week there's at least one event, and most weeks there are several. Locations range from the local Louisville area to as far away as Georgia and Wyoming! In …

The Louisville Hiking Club is a non profit organization that was created for people who enjoy being outside and socializing with like minded people. The club was formed in November of 1928 by the then mayor of Louisville, William B. Harrison. It was originally started by the Municipal Department of Recreation so was called the Louisville Municipal Hiking Club. The first hike was at Iroquois Park. In October of 1934, the Louisville Hiking Club was organized with its own slate of officers to plan …

Orienteering Louisville (OLOU) is a club chartered by the US Orienteering Federation. OLOU holds several meets throughout the year in both Kentucky and Indiana. Orienteering is a sport and recreational outdoor activity that involves navigating a set course using a specialized topographical map and a compass. It can be enjoyed by people of all ages as a competitive cross-country race or as a recreational walk in the woods. Beginners and newcomers are always welcome at OLOU meets. We have courses …