If you like to hike, love nature, want to stay fit, want life long friendships, like to travel, love adventure, love history and want to be part of a club celebrating over 50 years of passion and the opportunity to hike more than 2,000 times a year with 600 of your closest friends ....then the Indianapolis Hiking Club is for you!

Come take a closer look at what might be the best first day of the rest of your life. Learn more about us. Better yet, review our hike schedule and join us on any hike as a guest. Everyone 18 years or older is welcome, no invitation is necessary and there is no fee, but please no pets. We hope to see you soon!

Visit our photo gallery Hackenberg Farm Hike, Noblesville, IN - April 2011 Click on the photo for a larger image

Recent Club News If you wish something to be posted please advise the webmaster. Hike Cancellations If the weather is bad or extremely cold it is always a good idea to confirm a hike with the leader before you travel, even if the hike does not appear on the list of cancelled hikes. Free Backpacking Class The Central Indiana Wilderness Club is offering a free backpacking seminar. Check out this flyer for details. Discounts for Club Members The Runners Forum is now offering IHC members a $10 discount for running, walking and trail shoes. Simply show your IHC badge. Merrell Shoes at Clay Terrace mall in Carmel also offers members a 10% discount. Online Logo Merchandise Hopefully you have checked out our online Logo Merchandise Store, which offers a nice selection of hiking apparel in many colors, cold weather gear, hats and tote bags. Veterans get half off at Eagle Creek Park Although it hasn't been advertised much, US Veterans receive a 50% discount to daily and annual passes at Eagle Creek Park, including the senior pass. You are supposed to show proof that you were a veteran or still on active duty, however, often they will take your word for it. Winning Soup Recipes The top three vote getting recipes (out of 13 soups) from the Soups-on Contest on November 2 are saved on the Archives & Articles page. Try and enjoy.