Frequently Asked
Questions
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We take trips to National Parks and other amazing outdoor spaces. Each year's lineup includes trips across the United States. All of the trips will include airport pickup from a designated airport listed on the trip page on SquadTrip. Occasionally, trips will offer two airport options, and that will be specifically listed on the trip page.
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Each trip is 5 days and 4 nights. You will arrive on Thursday by mid-day and depart on Monday in the afternoon.
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Neither! We stay in large vacation homes with full kitchens, multiple bathrooms, and real beds. Accommodations vary by location, but we prioritize comfort by making sure everyone has their own bed and plenty of space to spread out throughout the house.
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As Katie would say, "There's no age limit on being a baddie."
Typically, our hikers are mid-20s to mid-30s, but we've had hikers up to 60 years old join us!
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We exclusively do day hikes, no backpacking or overnights. We also generally keep hikes to 10 miles or less depending on the overall trip difficulty rating.
Each trip is rated with a difficulty level: beginner, intermediate, or advanced.
Beginner: These trips are great for hikers who are comfortable with paved or packed trails, lower mileage, and lower elevation gain.
Intermediate: These trips are great for hikers who are confident in their ability and excited to push themselves. These trips often feature steeper climbs and longer distances.
Advanced: These trips are for experienced day hikers who are regularly active and confident in their ability to push through and do hard things. These trips may have us on trails all day without access to facilities.
Some trips may have the opportunity to hike a trail above the trip difficulty level, and accommodations or alternate trails will be available.
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Trips range from $2,250 to $2,950. The trip price varies based on location and room type (single or shared)! Your trip price includes:
Accommodations
Thursday dinner through Monday breakfast with one dinner at a location restaurant (paid by hiker)
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Transportation during the trip
A special excursion or activity
Exclusive merch
A complete PDF itinerary
Packing list
Access to our trip Discord to ask questions and chat ahead of time
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Yes! We build the menu for each trip based on the group's dietary needs and preferences. We've built menus that can accommodate vegan, dairy-free, vegetarian, and gluten-free. If you have a severe allergy or restriction, feel free to reach out to katie@hotgirlhikes.com with questions.
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Yes! Hikers are welcome to road trip to meet us. We’ve had many hikers drive from their hometown or fly into a nearby destination and add extra time to their trip! You can park your car at the house (or return a rental to the airport) and let us handle the driving all weekend.
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Yes! Thursday, we will pick the group up from the airport, and we handle transportation from there during the weekend. We will provide transportation for all scheduled activities during the trip. Come Monday, we will make sure everyone makes it to the airport on time.
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1.Thou shalt not discriminate.
2. Thou shalt be responsible for thine own self.
3. Friendliness is next to godliness.
4. Thou shalt only discuss one’s body as a sexy incredible piece of art.
5. Thou shalt appreciate each hike for what it offers.
6. Thou shalt always practice leave no trace.
7. Thou shalt always have a post-hike meal + beverage.
8. Thou shalt not shame others for creating content on the trail.
9. Thou shalt promise to push through and try difficult things.
10. Thou shalt not gatekeep- tips, gear, advice.
2027 Launch FAQs
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The 2027 trips will go on sale on two different drop dates — August 17th and October 19th. The trips will go on sale at 5 pm EST.
August 17th trips will be Arches & Canyonlands, Zion & Bryce Canyon, Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Grand Teton, Mt. Rainier, and Shenandoah
October 19th trips will be Black Hills, Glacier, Acadia, Rocky Mountain, Zion & Bryce Canyon (advanced) and Sedona.
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The best way to get up-to-date trip information ahead of launch is to be on the email list! You can sign up here.
Follow Hot Girl Hikes on Instagram for sneak peeks into the trip locations and to see previous trip content.
Once you are signed up for a trip, you will receive a confirmation from SquadTrip. After that, you will begin receiving detailed trip information about 6 months ahead of departure.
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When the trips go on sale, you can secure your spot by completing the registration and paying the trip deposit through SquadTrip. SquadTrip is the platform Hot Girl Hikes will be using to complete trip registration and checkout. It includes the pre-trip registration forms, waivers, and payment plans all in one place.
When you complete the SquadTrip checkout process, your spot is secured!
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The simplest way to get to our SquadTrip page is through our website www.hotgirlhikes.com/2027.
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Each trip deposit is $500 and is non-refundable.
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SquadTrip automatically starts your payment plan. You’ll pay a $500 non-refundable trip deposit, and your monthly payments will begin. The monthly price depends on the total cost of your trip and how many months are left until the final payment is due. Your final payment is due one month before the trip.
Read more about payment plans on SquadTrip here.
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When the trip sells out, you can add yourself to the SquadTrip waitlist. If a spot becomes available, you'll be notified via email and have a few days to claim it!