Become a Hike Leader

• Hike leaders must have attended at least four official Club hikes.

• Leaders must possess excellent people skills and a passion for our mission.

• Leaders should be fluent in popular navigation applications, such as AllTrails and Gaia GPS.

•Leaders should have a strong knowledge of basic first aid, how to read a map, and be able to hike at least five miles comfortably.

• Hike leaders must commit to leading at least one hike per month.

• Leaders are asked for a one-year commitment.

• Leaders attend quarterly virtual meetings and must abide by a volunteer handbook.

• Leaders must schedule their hikes at least one month in advance.

Where will I be assigned to lead a hike?

Hike leaders select their desired experiences from our Trails Database, featuring more than 100 local routes.

What is the schedule?

Hike dates are planned according to our leaders’ availability.

Can I bring my dog?

Regretfully, no. Our leaders are encouraged to focus primarily on the safety and comfort of hike participants.

What is the training like?

After interviewing and receiving an offer from the team, new hike leaders attend a 90-minute orientation where they are briefed on club policy and protocol.

For more questions, contact admin@wotthc.com.