Join us at one of these upcoming events:
Leave No Trace Hike with 52 Hike Challenge Pennsylvania at Staple Bend Tunnel
Conemaugh Township, PA
Saturday, October 11 · 10am - 12:30pm EDT
Join us for a fun-filled hike with the 52 Hike Challenge at Staple Bend Tunnel - let's explore nature together!
Staple Bend Tunnel Trail
Conemaugh Township, PA 15904
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Minnesota 52 Hike Challenge Fall Foliage October Group Hike
Monticello, MN
Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM CDT
Join the 52 Hike Challenge MN Chapter in hiking 3.2 miles at Lake Maria State Park!
Lake Maria State Park
11411 Clementa Avenue Northwest
Monticello, MN 55362
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Somerset Lake Hike with 52 Hike Challenge Pennsylvania Chapter
Somerset, PA
Saturday, October 18 · 10am - 12:30pm EDT
Get ready to explore the scenic trail and hidden gem of Somerset Lake on a refreshing hike with fellow nature enthusiasts!
Somerset Lake
Wood Duck Road
Somerset, PA 15501
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52 HIKE CHALLENGE x REI 10 YEAR SCAVENGER HUNT #OPTOUTSIDE HIKE LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, November 8 · 7:30 - 11:30am PST
FRIENDSGIVING CELEBRATION HIKE! 10 YEARS OF 52 Hike Challenge and REI. We are coming together to #OPTOUTSIDE! Scavenger hunt to win prizes
Griffith Park
Western Canyon Rd,
Los Angeles, CA 90027
TRAILHEAD DIRECTIONS
(34.11755, -118.30708)
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52 Hike Challenge and REI OptOutside Anniversary Hike to Boulder River
Arlington, WA
Monday, November 10 from 10am to 3pm PST
We're celebrating two 10-year anniversaries with lots of giveaways and a scavenger hunt while meeting new people and getting outside.
Boulder River Trailhead
NF-2010
Arlington, WA 98223
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52 Hike Challenge MD with REI for #OptOutside Swallow Falls State Park
Oakland, MD
Saturday, November 15 · 10am
Let's celebrate #OptOutside with REI and 52 Hike Challenge at Swallow Falls State Park!
Swallow Falls State Park
2470 Maple Glade Road
Oakland, MD 21550
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#OptOutside Hike with Latino Outdoors x 52 Hike Challenge x CDTC New Mexico
Grants, NM
Saturday, November 22 · 10am - 2pm MST
Join us for a day at El Malpais National Monument, community, giveaways and more!
El Malpais National Monument Visitor Center
1900 East Santa Fe Avenue
Grants, NM 87020
GPS Coordinates to trailhead where we will meet: 35.046363522201844, -107.97685832110251
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REI #OptOutside Hike with 52-Hike Challenge at Canoe Creek SP (SCAVENGER HUNT)
Canoe Creek, PA
Saturday, November 22 · 10am EDT
Join us for an awesome hike at Canoe Creek SP with 52-Hike Challenge - let's get outdoors and explore together!
Canoe Creek State Park
GPS Coordinates to the parking lot where we will meet
40.4848013,-78.2833758
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52 HC Minnesota - 52 Hike Challenge & REI OptOutside 10 Yr Anniversary Hike
Prior Lake, MN
Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM (CST)
Join our 52 Hike Challenge crew for a group hike, scavenger hunt, and a celebration of 10 Years of the 52 Hike Challenge & REI OptOutside!!
Spring Lake Regional Park
15851 Skuya Drive #NW
Prior Lake, MN 55372
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52 Hike Challenge-Los Angeles #OptOutside Towsley Canyon
Santa Clarita, CA
Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (PST)
Join us for a Pre-Thanksgiving hike for #OptOutside! Join us to celebrate 10 years of 52 Hike Challenge and 10-years of REI's #OptOutside!
Ed Davis Park at Towsley Canyon
24255 The Old Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91381
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Iowa Chapter 52 Hike Challenge- REI OptOutside - Backbone State Park
Dundee, IA
Friday, November 28 · 10am - 12pm CST. Doors at 9:30am
Join 52 Hike Iowa Chapter for a hike at Backbone State Park to celebrate REI OptOutside and the 52 Hike Challenge 10-year anniversary.
Backbone State Park Beach
1381 129th Street
Dundee, IA 52038
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South Carolina-52 Hikes SC with REI for 10 yr Anniversary Table Rock SP
Pickens, SC
Saturday, November 29 · 10am EST
This is a collaboration hike with REI to celebrate their 10-year anniversary and OptOutside.
Table Rock Summit Trailhead
391 Table Rock State Park Road
Pickens, SC 29671
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52 Hike Challenge - WA Hike to Panorama Point via Skyline Trail
Packwood, WA
December 4 from 10:30am to 1:30pm PST
Let's conquer the Skyline Trail together and reach Panorama Point on this epic 52 Hike Challenge adventure in Washington!
Skyline Trail
Paradise Vly Rd E,
Packwood, WA 98361
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52 Hike Challenge MN Chapter - End Of Year Celebration!
Bloomington, MN
Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (CST)
If you're a 52 Hike Challenge challenger now/past, a 2025 52 Hike Challenge Finisher, or a part of the hiking crew - let's CELEBRATE!
Let's celebrate a great year, spent outdoors and on those Happy Trails - together!
What better way to close out the year by spending it with other 52 Hike Challenge Hiking Buddies?!
Whether you've participated in the 52 Hike Challenge in the past, took part in the 52 Hike Challenge this year, been a part of the hiking crew, OR are interested in learning more about the 52 Hike Challenge, come celebrate with us!
REI
750 American Boulevard West
Bloomington, MN 55420