i don't think it will be awkward for her. Maybe you can invite people and make it a fun adventure. You never know how fun it can turn out to be
Or... I'm not sure where you are in the world, but there's this activities group called MeetUp and they have "meetups" all the time. I attend them alone and I end up meetimg all sorts of cool people. I've met up for a dragon rowing team, a few hiking adventures, a work out group, a singing group, a comedy/kareoke meet up gathering, several paranormal investigation meet up groups, storytelling one.... you may love it!