Plan a day hike

Trail, snacks, views, done by dinner.

A good day hike matches the group. Pick a trail that fits the slowest hiker, start early, and share the details before you go.

Tips

• Pick for the slowest hiker. Distance and climb matter more than miles. Check recent trail reports.
• Start early. Cooler temperatures, easier parking and plenty of daylight.
• Share the trailhead. Add the trailhead address and a map link to the plan so everyone meets at the right lot.
• Tell someone. Leave the plan with someone who isn’t going, with your return time.

Checklist

• Trail, distance and climb
• Trailhead address and parking
• Start and turnaround times
• Water (at least 2 liters each)
• Snacks and lunch
• Layers and sun protection
• First aid kit
• Charged phone and offline map
• Tell someone your plan

Make this a plan with Before We’re Gone: free, and your guests reply without an account.