WE HIKE Teen Programs

Teens Always Hike Free with WE HIKE

Beginning in 2026, teens always hike free with WE HIKE. No park permits are required for teen participants, removing financial barriers and expanding access to El Paso’s public lands.

WE HIKE is a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on hiking safety, preparedness, wellness education, and equitable outdoor access. Our teen hikes are intentionally designed to support confidence, awareness, and personal growth—both on and off the trail.

Guided by trained WE HIKE volunteers, teens learn essential outdoor skills such as trail etiquette, pacing, hydration, situational awareness, preparedness, and environmental responsibility. No prior hiking experience is required.

Sponsorships Welcome

Teen Volunteers

Teen Volunteer Opportunities

In addition to hiking, teens may participate as WE HIKE youth volunteers. These opportunities mirror our adult volunteer program and are adapted for youth involvement with appropriate supervision and parent or guardian consent.

Teen volunteers may assist with hike support, trail stewardship, community outreach events, youth activities, and nonprofit operations. Volunteering allows teens to contribute meaningfully, gain real-world experience, and develop leadership, accountability, and communication skills.

Volunteer hours may be used toward school, service-learning, or college requirements.

Volunteer application

Winterfest walk

Fun on a hike

Exploring nature

Outdoor activity

Why These Program Matters

Today’s teens face real challenges, stress, isolation, constant screen time, and limited opportunities for healthy connection. WE HIKE provides a safe, supportive space where teens can unplug, move their bodies, and build meaningful connections with peers and mentors through shared outdoor experiences.

Our hikes foster confidence, responsibility, communication, teamwork, and leadership—without pressure or competition. Teens are encouraged to show up as they are and grow at their own pace.

Safety & Parental Involvement

All teen programs are guided by trained WE HIKE volunteers with safety, preparedness, and supervision as top priorities. Parent or guardian consent is required for teen participation and volunteering.

Who Can Participate

Teens ages 12–19 are welcome. WE HIKE teen hikes are always free, no park permits, ever, with WE HIKE. Friends and family may have park entry fees, but WE HIKE never charges to participate.

Call to Action

Join a hike. Learn new skills. Volunteer with purpose. Build confidence outdoors.

This is WE HIKE, for TEENS.