Prescott Hiking Club

Prescott, Arizona

1)  I am visiting in the Prescott area. Can I hike with your group without joining the club?

              Yes. If you are visiting for a short period of time you can hike with the club without joining.                 You may be asked to sign a waiver document before hiking.

2)  What is the cost to join the Prescott Hiking Club?

             Membership dues are $10.00 per person, annually.

3)   What are your slow hikes like?

            Our hikes are on dirt trails with uphill climbs and downhill portions. It is not like walking in                    the Mall. We go about 1.5 to 2 miles per hour. We always keep the group together and                    have stops for water and to let the slower hikers catch up. For a description of all hike                      categories, click here.

4)  What kind of equipment do I need for hiking?

           Boots and hiking socks are best, but you can hike in good tennis shoes in the Slow Group                hikes. The other categories of hikes are better hiked in hiking boots. Bring water (and extra              water in the summer), and for the longer hikes, some snacks to eat. A small pack is also                  useful for carrying items such as a jacket when no longer needed or your water and snack              food. In the winter, crampons (such as Kahtoola, Microspikes, Yaktrax, Icetrekkers, etc.)                  can be quite useful if ice is on the trail. Hiking poles can also help on rugged trails to keep                you steady or help with balance. Sunglasses and a hat are also recommended.

5)  Is there a cost for parking at the trailheads?

          The Slow Group meets at trailheads in the Prescott National Forest where there is a parking              fee ($5.00). If you have the Interagency Annual Pass or Interagency Senior and Access                    Pass, you can park for free by displaying the pass on the dashboard of your car. With the                other hiking categories, the cost of parking is on a case by case basis depending on the                  trailhead location.

6)  Can I bring my dog on a hike?

          Dogs are not permitted on the weekly hikes, however, they are permitted on certain club                     sponsored campouts.  Service dogs specifically trained to aid a person with a disability                     are welcome. If you are bringing a service dog on any of our hikes, please consider                         contacting the hike leader beforehand. Hike leader contact information is provided on both               the "Weekly Hikes" email and the Hike Schedule web page.

7)  I always carry. Can I bring my gun?

           Guns are not allowed on club hikes.

8)  What about wearing scents?

         Hikers should not wear perfume or other heavily scented personal products when they are                hiking. Some members are allergic to or bothered by such scents, and it would be                            appreciated by all if these products are avoided during hikes. (Sun block products are                      excluded and are acceptable for wear.)

9)  What time do the hikes begin?

        Slow group hikes always begin at the following times, based on the season:

              June - August   7 am
              September - October   8 am
              November - March   9 am
              April – May   8 am

        Other hike categories generally follow these start times but may vary according to hike                      location or current weather. The weekly email hike descriptions will list their specific start                  times.

10)  I would like to lead a hike.  What do I need to know?

       The club is always looking for more leaders for every category of hikes.  Guidelines have                    been created to aid in understanding what is expected of a hike leader.  Further                                information?  Please contact Sarah Mahler at sarahjmahler@gmail.com

 

Have more questions?  Please contact the club at prescotthikingclub@gmail.com