October, November & December 2023 Events

Join us at one of these events:

52 Hike Challenge North Carolina Chapter Hike
West Jefferson, NC
Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EDT)

 
This is a 1.8 mile loop at the summit of Mount Jefferson. Option to meet after the hike for "Stomp and Brew" Festival downtown on Main St.

 

Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
1481 Mount Jefferson State Park Road
West Jefferson, NC 28694
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52 Hike Challenge Minnesota Chapter October Group Hike
Monticello, MN
Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM (CDT)

 
Join the 52 Hike Challenge Minnesota Chapter on a 3.5 mile hike at Lake Maria State Park in Monticello, MN.

 

Lake Maria State Park
11411 Clementa Avenue Northwest
Monticello, MN 55362
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52 Hike Challenge North Carolina Chapter Hike 
SC-High Shoals Falls-South Mountains
Connelly Springs, NC 
Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM (EST)

 
This popular hikes features a wonderful creek, 80 ft waterfall, mountain vista, all in a woodland habitat.

 

South Mountains State Park
3001 South Mountain Park
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
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52 Hike Challenge Los Angeles x REI OptOutside Echo Mountain
Altadena, CA
Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM (PST)
 
Hike with AdventuresWithAnjelica to Echo Mountain for 5 miles!

 

Cobb Estate Trailhead
3302 Lake Avenue
Altadena, CA 91001
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52 Hike Challenge Indiana Chapter #OptOutside Fall Hike 
Angola, IN
Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (EST)
 
Join 52 Hikes and REI for an #OptOutside Hike at Pokagon State Park. We will be hiking the Pokagon Wetland View Loop, an easy rated 3 mile hike. The hike will take just over an hour to complete and will give us plenty of time to explore the area and spend the morning together. Plus we will have giveaways from 52 Hike Challenge and REI.

Pokagon State Park
450 Ln 100 Lake James
Angola, IN 46703
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52 Hike Challenge LA Chapter REI #OPTOUTSIDE at Lyons Ranch Loop
Santa Clarita, CA
Friday, November 24, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM (PST)
 
OPTOUTSIDE with your LA Chapter leader Shana Morda, to complete the Lyons Ranch loop around Rivendale Open Space in Santa Clarita.

 

Rivendale Park & Open Space
24955 The Old Rd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91381
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52 Hike Challenge Ohio Chapter x REI #OptOutside Hike
at Clifton Gorge Nature Preserve
Yellow Springs, OH
Friday, November 24, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 
Join 52 Hike Challenge PA Leader Tiffany and 52 Hike Challenge Ohio Leader Maria to #OptOutside with REI at Clifton Gorge Nature Preserve.

 

Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve
2381 Ohio 343
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
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52 Hike Challenge Iowa Chapter x REI #OptOutside Hike
Waterloo, IA
Friday, November 24, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CST)

 
Join us for a 3 - 3.5 mile hike on paved trails and through the woods at George Wyth State Park.

 

George Wyth State Park
3659 Wyth Road
Waterloo, IA 50703
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52 Hike Challenge LA Chapter x REI OPTOUTSIDE Mineral Wells Hike
Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, November 25, 2023 from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM (PST)

 
AdventuresWithAnjelica is hosting a Griffith Park Hike for 52 Hike Challenge! Let’s get outside for 5 miles in nature.

 

Merry Go Round Lot Two
Los Angeles, CA 90027
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52 Hike Challenge South Carolina Chapter x REI #OptOutside Hike at Table Rock Carrick Creek
Pickens, SC
Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 11:00 AM (EST)

 
Enjoy Table Rock State Park views from Carrick Creek Trail Loop and Lake Trail Loop.

 

Table Rock State Park
620 Table Rock State Park Road
Pickens, SC 29671
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52 Hike Challenge LA Chapter x REI OptOutside Baldy Notch Hike
Mt Baldy, CA
Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM (PST)
 
AdventuresWithAnjelica is hosting an OptOutside Hike for 52 Hike Challenge heading to Baldy Notch on December 9th

 

Mount Baldy Trailhead
901-993 Falls Rd
Mt Baldy, CA 91759
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52 Hike Challenge Washington Chapter #OptOutside Inclusivity Hike to Wallace Falls
Gold Bar, WA
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM (PST)

 

Please join us on Wednesday, December 13th for #OptOutside #52HikeChallenge. We are encouraging our community to join us outside for gratitude, adventure, and inclusivity thanks to our partner, REI. We will have giveaways and snacks before we hit the trail.

 

14503 Wallace Lake Road
Goldbar, WA 9825
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52 Hike Challenge Maryland Chapter- Hike at Patapsco Woodstock
Woodstock, MD
Saturday, December 16 · 7:30 - 10:30am EST
 

Join the 52 Hike Challenge Maryland chapter on a 5.9 mile hike at Patapsco Valley State Park in Woodstock, MD.

Patapsco Valley State Park
Woodstock, MD 21163
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52 Hike Challenge New Mexico, Latino Outdoors, Continental Trail Divide Coalition x REI OptOutside Winter Holiday Hike
Albuquerque, NM
Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (MST)

 

Join Latino Outdoors, Continental Divide Trail Coalition & 52 Hike Challenge for a winter holiday hike as we celebrate #OptOutside sponsored by our friends REI! After the hike we will head to bow and arrow for family fun, lunch, & community gathering.

 

Rinconada Canyon Trail
7601 St Josephs Ave
Albuquerque, NM 87120
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North Carolina 52 Hikes Challenge SC - Hunger Games Hike Dupont Forest
Cedar Mountain, NC
Saturday, December 30 · 11am - 3pm EST

 

Join us for an epic adventure in Dupont State Forest, as we conquer 3 waterfalls and see where Hunger Games was filmed. 

 

DuPont State Recreational Forest Visitor Center
89 Buck Forest Road
Cedar Mountain, NC 28718