Build stronger hiking groups with Heylo


How Heylo helps hiking and outdoors groups thrive
🗓️ Effortless event planning – Schedule hikes, set meeting points, share trail details, and send event updates in dedicated event chats.
📣 Streamlined communication – Keep your group engaged with announcements, event and topic-based chats, automatic event reminders.
🏆 Keep members connected – Welcome new hikers, collect RSVPs, and track participation—all in one place.
🤝 Generate the funds you need – Collect trip fees, donations, or membership dues.
Grow your hiking community
Boost visibility with Heylo group discovery, search engine listings, and branded assets. Leverage social media collaborations to grow your group.
Boost member engagement
Share photos and videos, celebrate attendance milestones, and foster real connections beyond the trails.
Lead with total confidence
Connect with a global network of leaders, access resources just for leaders – so you can help your group succeed.
Hiking and outdoors groups love Heylo

Tracy Stephens
BLK Hiking Club
Common questions
Yes! We have an average 4.9-star rating in app stores, and we’re loved by leaders and members alike.
Yes! Any group can use Heylo for free to organize events, manage communications, and collect payments. For a monthly fee, you can access additional features to help scale your group.
Nope! Heylo works in any browser. For on-the-go updates and event management, our iOS and Android apps are great options.
No, with Heylo you can host unlimited events and welcome groups of any size—no fees or restrictions.
Heylo is home to all kinds of hiking and outdoor groups—from casual weekend hikers to more structured adventure clubs, trail-running groups, and backpacking communities. Whether you're organizing local hikes, coordinating multi-day treks, or managing a growing outdoor community, Heylo helps you bring your group together.
Yes! Heylo makes it easy to move your hiking group from WhatsApp. Unlike WhatsApp, Heylo is designed for group leaders, offering event RSVPs, payments, and automated reminders—all in one place.
Absolutely. Many hiking and outdoor groups switch from Meetup to Heylo because we offer more flexibility, better communication tools, and no hidden fees. With Heylo, you can easily organize hikes, collect payments, and foster a stronger sense of community without the restrictions of Meetup.
Of course! You can create a group on Heylo for free and explore all the features. There’s no commitment—just set up your group, invite members, and see how Heylo makes organizing and growing your hiking community easier.
