Join us at one of these upcoming events powered by Oboz Footwear:
Earth Series Challenge Kick-Off Call with Leave No Trace
Online via Zoom
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5 PM PT
We are hosting a talk with Leave No Trace on April 8, 2026, and you're invited!
Learn the 7 principles of Leave No Trace, meet other hikers, and ask any questions about taking the Earth Series challenge!
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Pennsylvania 52 Hike Challenge Omni Bedford Springs Hotel Hike
Bedford, PA
Saturday, Apr 11 from 10 am to 12 pm
Get ready to crush some miles and enjoy the great outdoors with the Pennsylvania 52 Hike Challenge on the Magnesium & Black Spring Trail.
Bedford Elks Country Club (trailhead parking lot for Shuster Way Heritage Trail)
937 South Richard Street
Bedford, PA 15522
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52 Hike Challenge New Mexico at Continental Divide Trail Days with Founder Karla
Silver City, New Mexico
April 23rd -26th
Join us in Silver City, alongside Oboz Footwear for a hike, festival, panel discussion with 52 Hike Challenge Founder Karla and more!
This is a celebration of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the communities and landscape stewardship efforts along the Divide. Check out the full schedule and plan your visit to Silver City, New Mexico: the heart of the CDT.
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North Carolina 52 Hike Challenge -Uwharrie National Forest Cleanup Hike with Keep Nature Wild
Troy, NC
Apr 25 from 10am to 12pm EDT
Keep Nature Wild will be supplying biodegradable trash bags and gloves for us to clean up the trails and campsites in the Uwharrie Forest
Let's do our part this Earth Day and help clean up the trails near the OHV trails in Uwharrie National Forest Park. Keep Nature Wild will be supplying the trash bags.
Uwharrie National Forest Park
1513 Moccasin Creek Road
Troy, NC 27371
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52 Hike Challenge - MN Chapter | April Group Hike & Earth Day Park Cleanup!
Savage, MN
Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (CDT)
Join the 52 Hike Challenge - MN Chapter as we hike and CLEANUP Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve, in Savage, MN!
Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve
15501 Murphy Lake Boulevard
Savage, MN 55378
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52 Hike Challenge Pennsylvania Chapter section hikes Quehanna Trail hike 3
Frenchville, Pennsylvania
Revised Date: Apr 26 from 10am to 2pm EDT
This will be our third of eight section hikes of Quehanna Trail in Moshannon State Forest. This is an end to end hike requiring car shuttles.
GPS 41.275505132792624, -78.25954619614994
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Virginia 52 Hike Challenge - Newport News Park
Newport News, VA
Apr 26 from 9:30am to 11:30am EDT
Join 52 Hike Challenge Virginia for a 2.6 mile loop hike on White Oak Trail through Newport News Park. This scenic reservoir loop winds through shaded forest, offering varied Warwick River vistas. The route also passes through a picturesque marsh section over boardwalks and bridges.
Newport News Park - Discovery Center
901 Constitution Way
Newport News, VA 23608
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52 Hike Challenge PA section hikes THE QUEHANNA TRAIL part 4
Pottersdale, Pennsylvania
Apr 26 from 10am to 4pm EDT
In 2026 The 52 Hike Challenge - PA Chapter will be section hiking the iconic Quehanna Trail in the PA Wilds.
This hike will be the 4th in our series of 8 hikes. Join us for one section or hike all 74.5 miles in 2026 with us!
For this hike we will meet at the Reservoir Road Trailhead, approximate GPS 41.208936561310495, -78.25006112398663
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52 Hike Challenge WI Lapham Peak Stewardship Hike
Delafield, WI
Sunday, Apr 26 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Enjoy the beauty of Lapham Peak in Kettle Moraine State Forest and help keep the trails clean for Earth Month.
Enjoy the beauty of Lapham Peak in Kettle Moraine State Forest and help keep the trails clean for Earth Month with the Wisconsin Chapter of the 52 Hike Challenge. Everyone is welcome.
Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lapham Peak Unit
County Road C
Delafield, WI 53018
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Pennsylvania Chapter - May Day (A Day Late)!
Penfield, PA
Saturday, May 2 from 10 am to 12 pm
Enjoy a Saturday morning in nature marking the beginning of summer!
Get ready to stretch your legs and enjoy some fresh air. Join us for a fun, in-person hike where we’ll explore the Old Horse Trail for about 3 miles of mild to moderate terrain (some roots, rocks, flat, possible rain, etc). Come share laughs and enjoy our early summer. Please prepare for any weather as it can be unpredictable by dressing in layers, supportive trail boots/shoes and lets check out the lake and small dam.
Simon B. Elliott State Park
2112 Old Route 153
Penfield, PA 15849
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Pennsylvania 52 Hike Challenge Thousand Steps + We Hike 2 Heal
Mapleton, PA
Saturday, May 9 · 10am - 1pm EDT
Get ready to tackle some serious steps and enjoy great views on this awesome hike challenge! It is challenging and so worth it!
Thousand Steps - Standing Stone Trail
William Penn Highway
Route 22 Mapleton, PA 17052
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North Carolina 52 Hike Challenge - WE HIKE TO HEAL Hike, Picnic, and Journal
Troy, NC
Sunday, May 10 • 10 AM - 1 PM
Hike-Picnic-Journaling Gathering at McDowell Nature Center. This Mother's Day we're creating space for everyone.
McDowell Nature Preserve
1513 Moccasin Creek Road
Troy, NC 27371
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52 Hike Challenge at the Hike Expo Colorado
Denver, Colorado
May 15 to 16, 2026
Join 52 Hike Challenge at the Hike Expo in Denver, Colorado.
A Weekend of Hiking, Gear, Education & Fun — For All Ages
Gaylord Rockies Resort
6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd
Aurora, CO 80019
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Virginia 52 Hike Challenge - Backbay National Wildlife Refuge
Virginia Beach, VA
May 16 from 10am to 12pm EDT
Join 52 Hike Challenge for a 2.5 mile loop hike through a variety of landscapes at Backbay NWR.
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
4005 Sandpiper Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
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52 Hike Challenge - MN Chapter | May Group Hike!
Plainview, MN
Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM (CDT)
Join the 52 Hike Challenge - MN Chapter as we hike and discover Spring at Carley State Park Reserve, in Plainview, MN!
Carley State Park
50366 Wabasha County Road 4
Plainview, MN 55964
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52 Hike Challenge NY Chapter - Karner Barrens Yellow Trail
Albany, NY
Sunday, May 17 • 9 AM - 11 AM
Join your NY chapter for a hike at the unique landscape that's the Pine Bush Preserve!
Discovery Center Parking Lot
195 New Karner Road
Albany, NY 12205
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52 Hike Challenge Virginia - Mary's Rock
Luray, VA
Sunday, May 17 • 9 AM - 12 PM
Get ready to tackle Mary's Rock and crush part of the Virginia 52 Hike Challenge with us!
Thornton Gap Entrance Station
U.S. 211
Luray, VA 22835
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OLD LOGGERS PATH slack pack with 52 Hike Challenge Pennsylvania Day 1
Canton, PA
Saturday, May 23 from 9:30 am to 4 pm
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the 52 Hike Challenge will be slack packing the iconic Old Loggers Path join for one section or all 27 miles.
Old Loggers Path
Pleasant Stream Road
Canton, PA 17724
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OLD LOGGERS PATH slack pack with 52 Hike Challenge Pennsylvania section 2
Canton, PA
Sunday, May 24 from 10 am to 12 pm
The 52 Hike Challenge - PA chapter is slack packing the OLD LOGGERS PATH over Memorial Day Weekend. Join for one or all sections.
Old Loggers Path
Pleasant Stream Road
Canton, PA 17724
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OLD LOGGERS PATH slack pack with 52 Hike Challenge Pennsylvania part 3
Canton, PA
Monday, May 25 from 9:30 am to 4 pm
The 52 Hike Challenge PA Chapter is slack packing the iconic Old Loggers Path in Loyalsock State Forest. Join for one or all sections.
Old Loggers Path
Pleasant Stream Road
Canton, PA 17724
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52 Hike Challenge Pennsylvania Trough Creek State Park(National Trails Day)
James Creek, PA
Saturday, Jun 6 from 10 am to 1 pm
Get ready to crush some trails and celebrate National Trails Day with a fun 52 Hike Challenge adventure to see waterfall, boulder & ice mine
Trough Creek State Park
16362 Little Valley Road
James Creek, PA 16657
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52 Hike Challenge San Diego - National Trails Day Hike - Torrey Pines
San Diego, CA
Saturday, June 6 • 8
Come join the co-authors of Urban Trails: San Diego as we guide you along one of two hikes through the iconic Torrey Pines.
Torrey Pines State Beach
12600 N Torrey Pines Rd
San Diego, CA 92037
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Virginia 52 Hike Challenge - National Trails Day - Ragged Island WMA
Carrollton, VA 23314
Saturday, June 6 • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Join 52 Hike Challenge for a clean-up hike at Ragged Island WMA for National Trails Day.
Bring your gloves and Join 52 Hike Challenge Virginia for a National Trails Day clean-up hike at Ragged Island WMA. Ragged Island is a largely unspoiled area of marshland with scattered woody hummocks. It is prone to washed up trash and tidal debris from the James River. We will hike along the banks of the river picking up trash and debris as we go. This is the perfect opportunity to give back to our community and the trails we love.
Ragged Island Wildlife Management Area
Carrollton, VA 23314
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52 Hike Challenge - MN Chapter | National Trails Day - June Group Hike!
Hudson, WI
Saturday, June 6 • 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Join the 52 Hike Challenge - MN Chapter as we celebrate National Trails Day at Willow River State Park!
Willow River State Park
1034 County Highway A
Hudson, WI 54016
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National Trails Day Hike w/ 52 Hike Challenge - Illinois @ Merwin Preserve
Lexington, IL
Saturday, June 6 • 10:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Hike amidst woods and along bluffs overlooking the Mackinaw River at Merwin Nature Preserve, the "Crown Jewel" of ParkLands Foundation.
Merwin Nature Preserve
26009 North 1925 East Road
Lexington, IL 61753
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National Trail Days/ Next Gen Trail Lead/ 52 Hike Challenge Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, June 6 • 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
National Trail Days hike lead by Next Gen Trail leader Anjelica Avella. Clean up beginner hike. Art activity post hike. All ages welcome!
Griffith Park
Merry Go Round Lot Two
Los Angeles, CA 90027
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Pennsylvania 52 Hike Challenge Shingletown Gap Lower Trail
State College, PA
Saturday, Jun 27 from 10 am to 12:30 pm
Get ready to tackle the Shingletown Gap Lower Trail as part of the PA 52 Hike Challenge for a fun day outdoors! Rhododendrons and Creeks!
Shingletown Gap
16827 Mountain Road
State College, PA 16801