Hiking
We offer many options for you to come waddle with us. Whether it is your first hike ever, or you are an experienced hiker looking for connection, we have several options for you to join us each week. Sign up for just one hike, or join one of our memberships to hike with us as much as you would like.Check out our hiking opportunities below (Weekly Hikes, Specialty Hikes, and Schedule Your Own Hike options). Let us know if you have something in mind that you aren't seeing here. We are happy to work with you to turn your hiking goals into amazing memories.

Weekly Hikes
Below are hikes we do each week, weather allowing. Find a hike that fits in your schedule, and join us! Each week the location will change to keep things exciting. Whether it is one time, or each week, we can't wait to get on the trail together!
These hikes are $8 per adult (age 16 and older) and $3 per child (ages 5-16) for non-members, and are included for free if you have a Gaggle or Golden Egg Membership.
Pre-registration is required to join as space is limited for each hike.

Wednesday Afternoon Family Hikes
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Location Varies
These hikes are focused on helping our goslings and their adults get outside for about an hour each week. Difficulty level and speed will cater to elementary aged kiddos.
*With enough interest, we may add a second hike for older/faster hikers.

First Friday Afternoon Hikes
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Location Varies
Join us on the first Friday of each month for a fun hour and a half of movement to start your weekend off right! These hikes will be between beginner and intermediate level to help push the boundaries of your skills, but still at a comfortable pace.

Thursday Mid-day Intermediate Hikes
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location Varies
Break up your day with some time outside in the sunshine! Join us for about an hour of movement, perfect for someone who has hiking experience and/or currently moves their body regularly. These hikes will take place on intermediate trails or will be faster paced on easier trails.
This is our current winter schedule and may change or be added to as temperature, daylight, and interest increases.
*Winter hiking often requires more equipment to safely complete a hike. We will advise what gear we think is necessary in a confirmation email the day before the hike you have signed up for. We have gear to rent if you do not have what you need to stay safe and have a fun hike!
Cancellation Policy: GeesE has the discretion to cancel any hikes due to weather and will typically cancel a hike if the temperature is below freezing (32 degrees Fahrenheit), with or without windchill, or if roads are unsafe to travel on. In these instances, you may retain the credit to use on another hike, or receive a refund. If you cancel before 24 hours before the start of the hike, you will receive a refund. Cancellations within 24 hours of the beginning of the hike will not qualify for a refund.

Specialty Hikes
Below are hikes that only happen occasionally. They are for specific dates or occasions. Check out the dates and locations to see what fits into your schedule and make sure to check back as we will change and add to these regularly!
The price of these hikes varies by what is included. Pricing will be listed with each individual hike as well as members' discounted rates. Pre-registration is required to join as space is limited for each hike.

Schedule Your Own Hike
Want to hike a different day or time than what we currently offer?
Crowds not your thing and want something a little more private or personalized?
Want more specific instruction?
Have a group ready to go, but you want us to do the work of finding a trail and guiding the hike?
If you resonated with any of these, then scheduling a personalized hike might be the right choice for you! You get to pick from our available time slots for what works best for you. From there, you get to decide how much of the decision process you do. Have the exact trail and difficulty picked already? Great! Want us to choose everything for you? Awesome! Somewhere in between? We can help with that too!
No matter if you tell us the trail, or we do all the planning, you will pay a $25 deposit to hold your date and time. We will then send you an invoice for the remainder of your price based on your total number of people and length of trail once we have that figured out. Here is how cost breaks down:
$25 every 2 miles plus $8 per person for 1-5 people or $6 per person for 6-10 people. If you have more than 10 people in your group, this will require booking an additional guide.
So, 1 person hiking 2 miles will be $25 + $8 = $33 total.
6 people hiking 4 miles would cost $86 total ($25x2 (for 4 miles) = $50, plus 6 people at $6 per person= $36. $50+$36=$86).
Don't worry too much about the math, we will help figure it out for each individual hike depending on who is going and how long we are hiking.
Let's talk locations! We have permits to guide hikes in the following places:
Any Jefferson County Open Space Park: Any Day of the Week (excluding Holidays)
Staunton State Park: Any Day of the Week (excluding Holidays)
Golden Gate Canyon State Park: Mondays - Thursdays (excluding Holidays)
As always, please reach out if you have any questions. We are happy to answer anything that comes up and help get you out on the trail!