Girls Gone Hiking
Girls Gone Hiking leaders together outdoors

Who you'll hike with

Meet our team

The women who lead the way, welcome every new face, and build this community on and off the trail.

Where it started

Our founder

Melanie Jeske

Melanie Jeske

Founder · Utah

Founder of Girls Gone Hiking, Melanie started GGH after moving to Utah and realizing how hard it could be to find genuine friendships as an adult. What began as a way to build community on the trail has grown into a women’s hiking community focused on connection, confidence, and adventure.

I lead because I know how powerful it is to find your people. I want every woman who joins us to feel welcomed, capable, supported, and like she belongs here.

Top 3 favorite hikes

  • Mill B North Fork to Overlook
  • Silver Lake (American Fork Canyon)
  • Peruvian Gulch via Blackjack Trail

Types of hikes I lead

Scenic day hikes and confidence-building adventures. Only will do hikes with a great view at the end.

Ambassadors

Hike leads

Behind the scenes

The team you don't see on trail

Jodi Jabs

GGH Content Lead

Jodi keeps the stories, photos and The Trailhead posts flowing, so what happens on trail doesn't stay on trail.

Apply to join the team

There's room for you here

Every woman on this page started as someone who just kept showing up. If you'd like to lead hikes, be a chapter ambassador, or help behind the scenes with photos, stories or events — tell us. No perfect resume required.

Join the GGH Team