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Join the Pack

Become a Member

Open enrollment for group walks, route access, and community events across the St. Louis walking community.

Getting Started

Membership gives you access to scheduled group walks, our route library, and seasonal events. All fitness levels are welcome.

1. Choose a Tier

Select the free community tier or the annual supporter plan. Both include access to group walks and route maps.

2. Attend Orientation

New members join a brief orientation walk. Learn our safety protocols, pacing groups, and communication methods.

3. Walk With Us

Sign up for upcoming walks via our contact page. Walk leaders provide route briefings before each outing.

Options for Every Walker

Community (Free): Access to open group walks, route library, and monthly newsletter. No dues required.

Trail Supporter ($36/year): Includes all community benefits plus priority registration for limited-capacity treks, club merchandise discounts, and contributor badge on journal entries.

Both tiers require agreement to our safety guidelines and code of conduct.

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Walk Responsibly

Our community prioritizes preparedness and mutual respect on every outing.

Proper hiking footwear on a rocky trail surface

Bring Appropriate Gear

Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, water, and a basic first-aid kit. Trekking poles recommended for uneven terrain.

Walk leader briefing a group before departure

Follow Walk Leader Instructions

Stay with your assigned pace group. Notify the leader if you need to leave the route early. Carry a charged phone.

Common Questions

We offer walks rated Stroll, Moderate, and Trek. Stroll routes are flat and under 3 miles. Choose the level that matches your current comfort. You can progress at your own pace.

Minimum: comfortable walking shoes, water bottle, weather-appropriate layers. For forest or trek routes, add trail shoes, snacks, sun protection, and optional trekking poles.

Leashed dogs are welcome on urban and some moderate routes marked as pet-friendly. Forest treks and group events with capacity limits may restrict pets. Check individual walk listings.

The Community tier is free. Trail Supporter dues are $36 per year, collected at enrollment or renewal. Dues support route maintenance documentation, event insurance, and club operations.

Yes. One guest walk is available before membership enrollment. Contact us to reserve a spot on an upcoming open walk.