HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER The only requirements to become a member of the Indianapolis Hiking Club are that you are at least 18 years of age and have hiked with the Club on two occasions as a guest. That's it. You do not have to be invited by a member to hike with the Club as a guest. Simply show up at any scheduled hike. After you complete your second hike you are eligible to join. Click the following link to view and print a copy of the application form or you may contact our Membership Officer. Complete the form and mail to the address shown on the form along with a check for the new member fee and annual dues. Our membership fees are very modest (see application form for details) and are mainly used to cover the cost of printing and mailing the bi-monthly hike schedule. We offer individual and family memberships. New members are approved at board meetings, usually held on the third Thursday of each month. You will be notified when you are accepted into the Club. Until that time you are welcome to hike as a guest as often as you wish. However, mileage does not begin to accumulate until you officially become a member. If you were previously a member of the Club, but have been inactive (i.e., non-dues paying for a year or more), you may be reinstated and your mileage will pick up again from where you left off.