Taking girlfriend hiking good date idea? ?

Bad idea.

I understand that you want to do something that YOU are interested in but if she is not used to hiking, you might want to pick somethign a little less physically demanding. I am a 'girly girl' and I know that I couldn't handle a 2-3 hour hike and I would hate the idea of being all sweaty and out of breath with my boyfriend.

I think you need to sit down and discuss the idea with her first. If she is interested in trying out something new, definately go for it and help her pick out proper shoes/attire, etc. But if she seems apprehensive or is only going along with the idea to please you... don't do it.

Was she unhappy with the usual weekend routine? Or did she like it? My boyfriend and I typically do the dinner/movie thing on the weekends and I'm completely satisfied with it. However, last weekend we went walking around a local park and swimming and he fished for a bit while I layed out and caught some rays. Why not try something like that? Take her for a walk around a local park. Do something 'outdoors' but not something that is quite so out of her ordinary routine.

She is not one of your guy friends and you will not be able to turn her into one... I guess if you want to do something like that, take one of your friends. You need to find compromises that you will BOTH enjoy.

I definately think you should sit her down and talk about it, though.

i think it's an awesome idea ! and if she is willing to try it then go and have fun , could be that she finds something she enjoys doing with you ! but remember she has never done this before , be very patient and don't push her , let her take her time and enjoy. good luck