What we’re about
This group is meant to be a fun, positive and safe platform for ladies that are doggie lovers who like to hike/walk with dogs, discover new trails in San Diego, meet new friends and stay active. Due to high demand of ladies wanting to bring their dog(s) on hikes/walks with them, this group was created as a spin off to the San Diego Ladies Hiking, Walking & More! If you are part of our other San Diego Ladies Hiking group and want to bring your dog, please only sign up for these hikes in this group here, as this one is the official doggie-friendly hiking & walking group.
Please note: this is not a co-ed group, it is for ladies and their dogs only.
There will be a variety of hikes and walks in San Diego hosted by different leaders, such as park walks, beach walks, dog friendly hiking trails and more, please share your suggestions. We will be starting with smaller groups of around 4-6, but some hosts who are more experienced with larger groups may post larger groups. Each host/leader may have their own specific details/rules that obtain to their hikes/walks posted in their event, so please make sure to follow and read the descriptions fully.
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THIS GROUP:
-You must bring your own poop bags, water & water dish
-Dogs must be leashed at all times
-Dogs must be up to date on all shots
-No puppies. Dogs must be at least 1 year or older
-No aggressive dogs
AGAIN PLEASE NOTE: Each event/host may have additional rules/guidelines so please make sure to read in the event itself before joining and ask the host of that group if you have any questions/concerns.
None of the leaders or members of the group are responsible for any injuries to you or your dog, please attend at your own risk and ask questions to the host of each event if there are any concerns before attending.
DISCLAIMER
By being a member of this group and attending the meetup events, you understand that the hosts are not professional hikers or guides of any kind. By being a member of this group and/or attending the meetups of this group, you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability that are related to or resulting from any group meetups and activities during meetups. Group Organizer, assistant organizers and other members of the group assume no responsibility or liability, including but not limited to injury or loss of any kind/form due to the use of information you receive from the meetups, or from participating in activities in the meetups. You agree that neither you nor a third party will hold any of the group organizers or members liable for any injury, loss, or damage of any kind to yourself, your pet, or others as a direct result from anything that has to do with this meetup group. Please also read all information below in the "FAQ's & REMINDERS" section, as there are important details you may need to know before attending a hike!
FAQ's & REMINDERS
YOUR RSVP: Please take your RSVP seriously and read the hike description thoroughly before RSVP’ing. If you need to cancel, do so ASAP to make room for others who may be waitlisted and to aid the organizer. 'No Shows' or those who cancel last minute/after the RSVP is closed, without direct contact to the organizer, risk being blocked from other hikes, at the organizer’s discretion.
DESCRIPTION OF HIKES: Please make sure to read the entire description of a hike before you RSVP. We often get people who had no clue how hard a hike was because they did not read the description. Things to look out for are the amount of miles we are hiking, the elevation gain (incline of hike), and other details listed about the hike (rockiness, pace of the group, etc). If you have any questions, be sure to message the host about details before RSVPing!
YOUR CAPABILITIES: Read the entire hike description carefully. Know your limits. Sign up only if you feel the hike is doable as-described and bring all recommended materials and equipment. If you do not bring water or recommended equipment, you may not be able to continue on the hike, at the organizer’s discretion.
WHAT TO BRING ON HIKES: Please always bring water on any hike or walk as some organizers may not feel comfortable with you hiking without water. Recommended to wear a high SPF sunscreen. A snack is always good just in case your body needs it. Poles are optional for steeper hikes and very helpful to some. If bringing a dog, always bring a leash and water for them.
WHO CAN COME: This is a ladies and dogs only group. So women and their dogs only please. Must be 18+. If a friend or family member would like to join us on a hike, they must join the group by signing up. New members are always welcome!
BRINGING GUESTS: Please do NOT bring a guest other than your dog(s) unless they are signed up and have RSVP’d for the hike, . All hikers should sign up for our group so they can agree to our disclaimer and the details of the hike.
LIMIT OF PEOPLE PER HIKE: Yes we have limits of the amount of people/pets that can go per hike. I sometimes get asked “why” there is a limit for a hike. It is up to the host and how many people they feel comfortable hiking with/leading. As a host, there is a level of responsibility we feel for those hiking with us and we have our limits of how many people we feel comfortable keeping track of and just hiking with in general.
WAIT LIST: Please be respectful of the wait list and only show up for hikes that you are on the “going” list to. It is not fair to other group members on the waitlist or the hosts who have there limits, to just show up. As people drop off from the going list, the next person in line on the wait list should be moved to the going list automatically, unless the maximum is set lower. Please make sure you have your meetup app notifications on, as you will be notified if you are moved. Please do not keep yourself on the wait list if you cannot go last minute, since there is a chance people cancel last minute and you may be moved over last minute.
FEES/DUES: This group is free.
HOSTING: If you are interested in hosting a hike/walk or becoming an official host of the group to host multiple hikes throughout the year, please message Michella for more details!
PROFILE PHOTO: Please make sure to post a photo of YOURSELF as your member profile, that shows a clear image of your face (instead of your back, your kids, just your pet, flowers, etc), this helps members identify you during the meetups!
LEAVING THE GROUP DURING A HIKE: If you want to go ahead of the group or need to leave the hike early, please alert the organizer. Let the organizer know when you've completed the hike if you finish ahead of her. If you leave the group/hike without notifying the organizer, you risk being blocked from future hikes.
