21 EASY TIPS FOR HIKING WITH KIDS (FROM EXPERIENCED FAMILY HIKERS)

I know you may really want to hike with your kids but are unsure how to make it work. Our tips for hiking with kids will help you! 

Hiking with kids will give you memories that last and strengthen your family bond forever. Families who hike together, stay together. 

Choose your hiking trails carefully

We do our research first to assess if the walk will be manageable for our girls. We also ensure that it’s a hike that is interesting for them – rivers, waterfalls, rocks, caves, wildlife, stairs, and rock art usually keep them occupied.

Allow your children to stretch themselves a little

Choose a trail and a time frame, but see if you can stretch the children a little further, even if it’s only 10 minutes more. 

Make the snacks healthy with low sugar, high energy. We love to take a batch of our chocolate nut protein balls. You can have the sugary treat as a reward at the end if you want. 

Pack plenty of food and water

Everybody’s energy is better in the morning. And if you’re in a HOT location you’ll want to beat the heat of the day, or a place that tends to get afternoon thunderstorms you’ll want to avoid those too! 

Start your family hike early

Try not to let it distract you too much from the experience, but these photos capturing those special moments of hiking with your children will stay with you forever. 

Capture precious hiking moments and memories

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