Voluntary trip records.
No surveillance.
Built for Search & Rescue.
HikerID is infrastructure, not a consumer app.
Hikers record trip intent at trailheads via QR code.
Each trip becomes a fixed, verifiable record.
If a hiker goes overdue, a trusted contact has immediate access to the record.
That information can be quickly shared with Search & Rescue.
No monitoring. No automated escalation. No selling data.
How HikerID Works
At the trailhead
At participating trailheads, a sign displays a unique QR code for that location.
A hiker scans the code and completes a short form. The trail information is pre-filled.
The hiker provides their name, expected return time, and a trusted contact.
One text message
When the trip is recorded, one SMS is sent to the trusted contact with a link to the trip record.
No app. No account. No tracking.
When a hiker is overdue
If a hiker becomes overdue, the trusted contact typically initiates a 911 call.
They can provide Search & Rescue with the trip record link, which contains the relevant trip details.
Safe Trekking with Verified Digital Trip Plans
Find clear, concise answers to your questions about creating and sharing your hiking plans for enhanced safety.
How does HikerID protect my trip information?
We use secure encryption to ensure your trip details are private and only accessible to trusted contacts and rescue teams.
Can my trip plan be accessed during an emergency?
Yes, authorized Search and Rescue teams can verify and access your trip details to assist efficiently.
Who can I share my digital trip plan with?
You can share your plan with family, friends, and emergency responders to keep them informed.
Is there a cost to use HikerID’s services?
Our nonprofit initiative offers digital trip planning services free of charge to promote safety for all hikers.
How do I create a digital trip plan?
Simply enter your route details on our platform, save your plan, and share it with your trusted contacts.
What makes a trip plan verifiable?
Our system structures trip information digitally to allow easy validation by rescue teams if needed.
Contact HikerID
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