Take a Hike! Challenge

9/1/2026 to 10/27/2026

When: September 1 to October 30
Where: Many hiking trails around the region - your choice!
  
United States
Contact:
The Conservation Foundation (Sign in to view e-mail address)

Event Details
From September 1st to October 27, take part in weekly hikes to rediscover the healthy benefits of being active in nature. Complete and track 6 hikes during the challenge period to earn the Take a Hike! Trail Blaze Award.  1. Sign up by September 30th 2. Get out and hike from September 1st to October 27th 3. Turn in the Take a Hike! Tracker with 6 completed hikes to get an award Sign Up for the Challenge Note: Each hiker registers individually and hikes can be completed anywhere. The featured trails, special events , and Elevate Your Hike content are suggestions to help you make the most of your hiking experience, and are not required to qualify for the Take a Hike! Trail Blaze Award. See a Map of Trails in the Region Elevate Your Hike Special Events To help you meet your goals, we have a variety of fun special events planned throughout the challenge. Registration for each event will open about two weeks ahead of time. Learn more here