The Hike Hub | First Steps Hiking Series

Always wanted to get into hiking but not sure where to begin? Feeling nervous about fitness, gear, hills or simply doing it alone?

The First Steps Hiking Series has been created for beginner hikers who want to build confidence in a safe, supportive and welcoming environment. Delivered by Off The Beaten Track WA, this progressive 10-week guided hiking journey is designed to take you from “I’m not sure I can do this” to feeling capable, confident and excited to keep exploring.

This is not a one-off hike. It is a structured pathway into hiking, where each week builds gently on the last through practical experience, expert guidance and encouragement every step of the way.

Set across some of the most beautiful trails in the Perth Hills, participants will complete a weekly guided hike each Saturday morning, gradually increasing in confidence, trail awareness and ability. Along the way, we’ll weave in valuable hiking knowledge including trail types, choosing suitable hikes, footwear basics, hydration, hills, safety, trail etiquette, navigation awareness, weather preparation and much more.

You’ll be supported by an experienced Lead Guide and Support Guide, ensuring no one feels left behind and everyone has the confidence to move at their own pace.

More than anything, this series is about helping everyday people discover that hiking is for them.

First Steps Hiking Series is proudly supported by Paddy Pallin, helping reduce barriers and empower new hikers to begin with confidence.

Location: Your 10 x weekly hikes will take place at a different trail each week across the Perth Hills. 

Digital Resource: The First Steps Guidebook is your digital companion for the First Steps Hiking Series, designed to build confidence and support you every step of the way. Packed with practical hiking knowledge, weekly program information, gear tips, trail advice, preparation checklists and space for notes, it’s the perfect resource to help you learn, grow and get the most from your hiking journey. The First Steps Guidebook will be sent to you 2 weeks prior to your first hike.

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Included in your 10 week program:

• 10-week progressive beginner hiking program

• Weekly 2-hour guided hikes across the Perth Hills, with practical hiking education themes delivered on trail each week to build skills and confidence.

• Digital First Steps Guidebook

• Lead Guide and Support Guide on every session

• $150 of Hiking Gear sponsored by Paddy Pallin provided across the 10 weeks

• Every participant goes into the draw to win over $520 of Hiking Gear sponsored by Paddy Pallin

• Complimentary hiking pole hire throughout the series

• Private WhatsApp group for connection, support and questions

• 10% off selected Off The Beaten Track WA day hikes valid throughout Winter & Spring 2026

• 20% off The Hike Project | Gear Essentials Workshop (promo code will be in your confirmation email).

Weekly Journey Snapshot:

Week 1 – Welcome to the Trail
Getting started, trail basics and preparing for a hike

Week 2 – Finding Your Footing
Foot placement, footwear and moving confidently

Week 3 – Finding Your Flow
Balance, body position and reading the trail

Week 4 – Hiking Fuel
Nutrition, hydration and energy management

Week 5 – Trail Flow
Trail etiquette, pacing and hiking with others

Week 6 – Confidence on Hills
Uphills, downhills, poles and hill technique

Week 7 – Awareness & Safety
Navigation basics, weather and bush awareness

Week 8 – Stepping It Up
Longer hikes, layering and preparation

Week 9 – Challenge & Achievement
Mental resilience and recognising progress

Week 10 – Celebration Hike
A rewarding final hike and planning what’s next

What to Bring? 

• Backpack with 2-3L of water
• Camera
• Personal first aid/medications
• Hat, sunscreen & insect repellent
• Sturdy hiking or walking shoes
• Raincoat & warm layer
• A sense of adventure & a big smile!

Perfect for?

• Complete beginners

• People wanting confidence before hiking alone

• Those returning to fitness or movement

• Anyone seeking motivation and accountability

• People wanting to meet like-minded others

• Walkers ready to turn walking into hiking

Off The Beaten Track WA is an award-winning, fully accredited Western Australian tourism business, delivering high-quality guided hiking and adventure experiences. Our trained Lead Guides and Support Guides are there to support you every step of the way, carrying two-way communication devices and a personal location beacon when mobile coverage is limited. Fully licensed and insured, we focus on creating safe, well-run and genuinely memorable experience out on the trail.