FAQ

Ohio Barefoot Hikers

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who decides where we hike?
A: We all do. Anyone may suggest or request any location at any time.

Q: How do I know what a trail is going to be like?
A: Trail descriptions can be found at the places to hike barefoot page. If you don't see what you need to know, just ask. Missing or additional information is welcomed.

Q: Who decides when we hike?
A: Anyone can. We have pre-scheduled hikes for the first Saturday and third Sunday of each month. Additional hikes may be scheduled by anyone at anytime.

Q: When do we have "beginner's hikes"?
A: We have beginners' hikes whenever beginners request them or say they are going to hike with us.

Q: Who leads the hikes?
A: Anyone may lead a hike and everyone is welcome to. Often a hike is lead by the person most familiar with the given trail.

Q: Why do many hike reports describe long or strenuous hikes?
A: The difficulty of each hike is based on who joins us for that hike. Since many hikes are attended only by experienced barefoot hikers, those hikes tend to be more challenging.

Q: Can I bring shoes? Can my spouse/child/parent/friend wear shoes?
A: Yes. We do not require everyone to hike barefoot, but it is strongly encouraged. It is, after all, what we are about. We do request that everyone who can do so at least try it.

Q: Do the Ohio Barefoot Hikers do more than hike?
A: We do sometimes optionally have lunch, shop, etc., as part of a hike trip. Any activities not related to a hike are generally beyond the scope of the Ohio Barefoot Hikers. (e.g. - Meeting at a barefoot music and arts festival would fall more in the realm of The Society for Barefoot Living. However, we may still announce such activities for the benefit of those who may wish to participate.)

Q: Who runs the Ohio Barefoot Hikers?
A: We all do. Everyone is welcome to plan, organize, and lead hikes; provide directions, maps, and other information regarding trail sites; and suggest or request hike locations, dates, and times. Greg Morgan coordinates communication and documentation by maintaining the Ohio Barefoot Hikers web site and Yahoo Groups list.

Still have questions? Write the Ohio Barefoot Hikers.

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