Hiking Guide Course

The Hiking Guide Course (HGC) is our entry level course designed for guides who run trips on terrain up to Class IV.  The HGC does not cover wilderness travel on terrain above Class IV, snow covered or glaciated environments.  It's perfect for outdoor professionals who are camp counselors, college outdoor club leaders, nature guides, tour guides, interpretive guides, park rangers and/or anyone looking to get trained in the outdoor education industry as a day hiking guide.

The training includes, but is not limited to, client and pace management, stewardship and access issues, permit processes, special needs clients, guides pack construction and use, and physical conditioning.

Prerequisites:

- CPR/AED certification

- Wilderness First Aid certification

- AHGA approved Wilderness/Land Navigation course

- AHGA approved Wilderness Survival course

- Leave No Trace awareness

**Approved prerequisite providers can be found here:** 

https://hikingtraining.com/resources

Course length: 2 days/16 hours

Course cost: $250.00

Available locations:

Delaware Water National Recreation Area, NJ

Allamuchy State Park, NJ

Cheesequake State Park, NJ

Crowders Mountain State Park, NC

Rock Creek Park, DC

Ocala National Forest, FL

Catskills, NY

Ralph Stover State Park, PA

Adirondack State Park, NY

Ozark National Forest, AR

Missouri (various locations)

South Mountain Park, AZ

Oak Creek Canyon, AZ

Private courses at your location are available. Please call our office for details on how to set this up or host a course.