Policies

Note: The following information may be superseded by the NVHC COVID-19 Guidelines.

Carpools

Hike leaders may designate a location for hikers to meet and form car pools. Neither the Club nor the leaders are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Hikers are  not guaranteed to get a ride from the car pool location. Car pooling is organized by the participants and they participate at their own risk.

Everyone in the vehicle shares the park entry fee (unless one of the passengers has an entry pass) when assessed by the vehicle or pays his or her share when assessed individually.

Carpool fees referenced in hike descriptions are based on the current price of gas and the round trip driving mileage.

Children

Contact the hike leader in advance to check if a particular hike is appropriate for children.

Children younger than 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Both the child and their parent or legal guardian must sign and acknowledge the liability disclaimer on the sign-in sheet. 

Dogs

Dogs may join hikes at the discretion of the hike leader. If the hike description doesn’t include information about whether dogs are allowed, contact the hike leader in advance to check.

When bringing your dog on a hike, please be aware of the following:

  • Dogs must be well behaved and kept under control at all times.
  • Dogs must be current on rabies vaccination and wear identification.
  • Dogs should be kept on a 6-foot leash. If a hiker chooses to use a retractable leash, the length cannot exceed 6 feet.
  • The hike leader may ask that hikers with dogs position themselves at the front or back of the hike.
  • Please be respectful of fellow hikers who may be uncomfortable around dogs.
  • Dog owners must “bag and carry” waste.
  • Remember to bring water for your dog. Also, bring food for longer hikes.
  • The hike leader may ask the owners to leave the hike if they do not conform to Club and/or park policy.

RSVP Etiquette

Hike leaders often set limits on the number of participants for hikes, which creates waitlists on Meetup. If you sign up to attend a hike or are placed on a waitlist, please update your RSVP as soon as possible if you’re not able to attend.

Guidelines

  • If you signed up to attend a hike, change your RSVP to “Not going” as soon as you decide not to go so that someone else can go.
  • If you signed up to attend overlapping events on the same day, decide on one as soon as possible, and change your RSVP to “Not going” for the others.
  • If you’re on a waitlist and decide not to go, remove yourself from the list.

Weather

When weather conditions are questionable, hikers should check the Club’s Meetup group for comments on their hike before going to the meeting location. The hike leader may cancel or change the hike if weather, trail, or driving conditions are dangerous.

Depending on the email settings in your group member profile on Meetup, you may be notified about changes or cancellations.