Half-day hikes last between 3 and 5 hours.

Full-day hikes last between 5 and 9 hours.

We will meet you at the trailhead unless other arrangements have been made. You will receive driving instructions, GPS coordinates and a Google Map after booking. Please note that a majority of trailheads do NOT have restroom facilities.

Group sizes are limited to 6 guests per hike, plus guide(s).

This will be a group hike unless otherwise stated.

What You Should Bring:

• Small Day Pack with:
• Hat - preferably with a wide brim
• Sunscreen 
• Sunglasses
• Lip Balm
• Rain gear - seasonal
• Tissue paper or Kula Cloth
• Medications
• Camera - be sure to charge that cell phone!
• Wear a long sleeve shirt or bring one in your pack
• Long pants are recommended on most hikes due to the occasional patch of poison ivy and plants with thorns and stickers

Other items to consider:

• Trekking Poles
• Bandana or Buff
• Gloves
• Insect repellent
• Umbrella

Footwear: Choose shoes appropriate for walking on uneven terrain over obstacles like rocks, sticks and downed trees. Hiking shoes or boots with a decent tread and ankle support are ideal. Sturdy athletic shoes will work if that’s all you have. For adventures with river crossings, consider bringing an additional pair of water shoes and a second pair of socks. A small towel or washcloth for drying feet is nice, microfiber is light. 

Water:  As a general guideline, each hiker should bring one liter of water for every two hours of hiking. We’ll discuss details before we hike.

We Provide: 

• Trekking Poles - if needed
• Day pack - if needed
• Light snack
• Water filtration on designated hikes
• Emergency satellite communications
• First aid kit
• Emergency whistle (yours to keep)
• We can offer a delicious picnic lunch if arranged in advance

Payment must be received by the beginning of the hike. Cash and credit/debit cards are accepted.

For a full refund, your hike must be canceled no less than24 hours before your scheduled departure time.

Hikes canceled less than 24 hours prior to departure time will be credited the full amount for a future date.

Weather related cancelations will be fully refunded or rescheduled for a future date.

You can expect to hike even if it is less than perfect weather. That said, we will occasionally have to cancel hikes when extreme conditions exist. Weather related cancelations made by Hike Southwest will be fully refunded or rescheduled for a future date at a 10% discount off regular price.