For a hike with friends

Get everyone to the same trailhead.

A good group hike starts before the first step. Share the trail, meetup, pace, and gear plan in one place, then make sure the people coming can find the latest details.

Plan a group hike for free

Free hosting, invitations, RSVPs, and shared supplies. Guests can join in a browser with a free account.

A group hike planning checklist

Answer these questions in the invitation before people commit to a trail.

  1. 01

    Name the trail and the actual meetup

    Share the trail name, distance, elevation gain, and difficulty so people can decide if the hike fits. Add a trail guide link so guests can open the original source, and put the trailhead or parking area in the location field. Confirm current access and restrictions with the land manager.

  2. 02

    Agree on pace and a turn-around point

    Set a start time, expected return, and a turn-around time for the group. Name a trip leader and someone to bring up the back. Put any regroup points in the plan so faster hikers know where to wait.

  3. 03

    Count hikers and split shared gear

    Check RSVPs before you leave. List group items such as a first aid kit, water filter, map, or headlamp, and give each one an owner. Remind everyone to pack their own water, layers, and personal essentials.

  4. 04

    Recheck the plan close to departure

    Look at the forecast, trail notices, and your group’s latest replies. If weather, access, or the headcount changes, update the event so the meeting time and destination stay clear to everyone.

Trail details that travel with the invite

The hiking event type keeps the trail name, distance, elevation gain, difficulty, and trailhead together. Paste an AllTrails, park, or other trail guide URL for a direct link to the source; add ordered stops when the group needs more than one location.

A group you can count on

Invite hikers, track replies, and keep shared gear with the same plan. Agree who will lead, bring up the back, and carry the first aid kit before the hike.

One place for changes

Use event details and comments for a changed start time, meeting point, or route. A private event keeps the group’s meetup information for invited people.

Check conditions at the places you mapped

Add coordinates to the main location or a dated stop to see the available conditions there. Use the official trail or park source for closures and on-the-ground updates.

Weather near the hike

EventPrism shows modeled weather when a hike date is inside the available seven-day forecast window. Pro weather change alerts can monitor dated stops in that window; an undated stop is not monitored.

Expected signal at a stop

Pro can compare modeled Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile outdoor stationary coverage at a mapped point. It cannot confirm live service or coverage along the whole trail, so agree on a backup meeting plan before leaving.

Before anyone heads out

  • Confirm trail access, conditions, permits, and local guidance with the park or land manager.
  • Tell the group the expected return time and who to contact if plans change.
  • Check that everyone knows the trailhead, the pace, and when the group turns around.
  • Make a plan for navigation and communication when a phone has no service.

EventPrism coordinates people and places; it does not provide trail navigation, verify trail conditions, or replace an emergency plan.

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The camping trip planner covers the campsite, nights out, shared camp gear, and meals for a longer trip.

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A trail is better with a plan.

Invite the group and make the meeting point clear.

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