# Event Details - **Event Name**: Gay Guys go Hiking & Build Friendships Sun (Jan18, 2026) 10:15 AM EST - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 10:15 am – Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 02:15 pm - **Event Description**: Introducing Our New Informal Hikes & Mall Walks! ‍About this Event? Introducing: Steps & Connections — Informal Walks & Hikes for Gay MenGarden State Gay Socials is excited to launch our newest event series:Steps & Connections — Informal Hikes & Mall Walks for Gay Men!This new experience is all about bringing gay men together in a relaxed and easygoing setting where you can explore, unwind, and enjoy meaningful company.? Two Options, One Great ExperienceWe’re offering a two-part format so everyone can take part, no matter your pace:Part 1: Social Stroll (45 minutes)A light, beginner-friendly walk — perfect for conversation and easing into the day.Part 2: Intermediate Hike (2 hours)For those who want more movement and nature. We'll cover areas with uneven terrain, so please wear comfortable shoes and socks.? Why Join Us?These walks are more than just getting outside — they’re designed to help gay men connect and build genuine friendships:Meet & MingleConnect with others in a friendly, no-pressure environment.Discover Our EventsLearn about the wide variety of social gatherings we host throughout the year — from game nights to dinners and more.Build Real FriendshipsThese casual outings are the first steps toward meaningful connections that last well beyond the trail.Be Part of Something SpecialJoin a vibrant, welcoming community of gay men who value friendship, shared experiences, and fun.? Serving Bergen, Morris & Passaic CountiesFrom mall strolls to wooded trails, we’ll be meeting in towns across North Jersey. Whether you're brand new or already part of the crew, it's a great way to stay involved and grow your circle.? Connect with Us OnlineDon’t forget to vibe and connect with us on social media — it’s the best way to stay updated and plugged into our growing community.? ? Come for the walk — stay for the friendships.Follow Us for Updates:Twitter/X: GSGSNJInstagram: GSGSNJFacebook: Garden State Gay SocialsLinkedIn: Garden State Gay SocialsHikes are just one type of activity we do: check out our many other events that are all over NJ and offer an optional Hotel Stay and more.!#GaySocials #HikesAndWalks #FriendshipGoals #LGBTQEvents #GardenStateSocials #Community #GayGuysUnite #ExploreTogetherBergen County:#Allendale #Alpine #Bergenfield #Bogota #Carlstadt #CliffsidePark #Closter #Cresskill #Demarest #Dumont #EastRutherford #Edgewater #ElmwoodPark #Emerson #Englewood #EnglewoodCliffs #FairLawn #Fairview #FortLee #FranklinLakes #Garfield #GlenRock #Hackensack #HarringtonPark #HasbrouckHeights #Haworth #Hillsdale #HoHoKus #Leonia #LittleFerry #Lodi #Lyndhurst #Mahwah #Maywood #MidlandPark #Montvale #Moonachie #NewMilford #NorthArlington #Northvale #Norwood #Oakland #OldTappan #Oradell #PalisadesPark #Paramus #ParkRidge #Ramsey #Ridgefield #RidgefieldPark #Ridgewood #RiverEdge #RiverVale #RochellePark #Rockleigh #Rutherford #SaddleBrook #SaddleRiver #SouthHackensack #Teaneck #Tenafly #Teterboro #UpperSaddleRiver #Waldwick #Wallington #WashingtonTownship #Westwood #WoodcliffLake #WoodRidge #Wyckoff #bergen #bergencountyMorris County:#Boonton #BoontonTownship #Butler #Chatham #ChathamTownship #Chester #ChesterTownship #Denville #Dover #EastHanover #FlorhamPark #Hanover #Harding #Jefferson #Kinnelon #LincolnPark #LongHill #Madison #Mendham #MendhamTownship #MineHill #Montville #MorrisPlains #Morristown #MountArlington #MountOlive #MountainLakes #Netcong #Parsippany #Pequannock #Randolph #Riverdale #Rockaway #RockawayTownship #Roxbury #Succasunna #VictoryGardens #WashingtonTownship #Wharton #morriscountyPassaic County:#Bloomingdale #Clifton #Haledon #Hawthorne #LittleFalls #NorthHaledon #Passaic #Paterson #PomptonLakes #ProspectPark #Ringwood #Totowa #Wanaque #Wayne #WestMilford #WoodlandPark #passaiccountyCome for the walk, stay for the friendships! ? - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mahwah/gay-guys-go-hiking-and-build-friendships-sun-jan18-2026-10-15-am-est/100001979228607043 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Ramapo Valley County Reservation - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15.61, max: 19.03, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Mahwah - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: Ramapo Valley County Reservation - **lat**: 41.0780048 - **long**: -74.18738309999999 - **full address**: Ramapo Valley County Reservation, 610 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Gay Guys go Hiking & Build Friendships Sun (Jan18, 2026) 10:15 AM EST - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/6fee3a69da58a5e5caf19a8e7a19dea318e6a95a0cd63cc708ef15bb868eff3f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc361247-gmir.jpg?v=1769097797 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Gay Guys go Hiking & Build Friendships Sun (Jan18, 2026) 10:15 AM EST being held? - **A:** Gay Guys go Hiking & Build Friendships Sun (Jan18, 2026) 10:15 AM EST takes place on Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 10:15 am to Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 02:15 pm at Ramapo Valley County Reservation, 610 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Gay Guys go Hiking & Build Friendships Sun (Jan18, 2026) 10:15 AM EST? - **A:** Ticket prices for Gay Guys go Hiking & Build Friendships Sun (Jan18, 2026) 10:15 AM EST range from USD 16 to USD 19 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly Bird General AdmissionUSD 16 + USD 3 fee + USD 1 taxAvailableOn the Wire General AdmissionUSD 19 + USD 3 fee + USD 1 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Gay Guys go Hiking & Build Friendships Sun (Jan18, 2026) 10:15 AM EST? - **A:** Gay Guys go Hiking & Build Friendships Sun (Jan18, 2026) 10:15 AM EST is organized by Garden State Gay Socials. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Gay Guys go Hiking & Build Friendships Sun (Jan18, 2026) 10:15 AM EST", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/6fee3a69da58a5e5caf19a8e7a19dea318e6a95a0cd63cc708ef15bb868eff3f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc361247-gmir.jpg?v=1769097797", "startDate": "2026-01-18", "endDate": "2026-01-18", "url": "https://allevents.in/mahwah/gay-guys-go-hiking-and-build-friendships-sun-jan18-2026-10-15-am-est/100001979228607043", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Ramapo Valley County Reservation", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "610 Ramapo Valley Road", "postalCode": "07430", "addressLocality": "Mahwah", "addressRegion": "NJ", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "41.0780048", "longitude": "-74.18738309999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Introducing Our New Informal Hikes & Mall Walks! ‍", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-10", "availabilityEnds": "2026-01-18", "validFrom": "2026-04-10", "lowPrice": "15.61", "highPrice": "19.03", "price": "15.61", "url": "https://allevents.in/mahwah/gay-guys-go-hiking-and-build-friendships-sun-jan18-2026-10-15-am-est/100001979228607043" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-10", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-10", "url": "https://allevents.in/mahwah/gay-guys-go-hiking-and-build-friendships-sun-jan18-2026-10-15-am-est/100001979228607043", "price": "15.61", "name": "Early Bird General Admission" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-10", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-10", "url": "https://allevents.in/mahwah/gay-guys-go-hiking-and-build-friendships-sun-jan18-2026-10-15-am-est/100001979228607043", "price": "19.03", "name": "On the Wire General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Garden State Gay Socials", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/garden-state-gay-socials/25656453", "description": "We are Garden State Gay Socials, the social networking group for Gay Men in NJ and NY who want to meet people and establish high-quality friendships. 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