Join us at one of these upcoming events powered by Oboz Footwear:
52 Hike Challenge - MN Chapter | Fall Foliage October Hike!
Nerstrand, MN
Saturday, October 10 • 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Join the 52 Hike Challenge MN Chapter in hiking 4 miles at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park!
Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
9700 170th Street East
Nerstrand, MN 55053
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PA 52 Hike Challenge section hikes THE QUEHANNA TRAIL part 6
Driftwood, PA
Saturday, October 17 • 9 AM - 12 PM
This will be our 6th of 8 hikes to complete the entire Quehanna Trail in 2026. Join us for one or all sections.
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 #6 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 Losey Trail trailhead GPS approximate 41.28837, -78.28445
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52 Hike Challenge WI Chapter - Ice Age Trail Stewardship Hike
Delafield, WI
Sunday, October 18 • 9 AM - 12 PM
Hike the Ice Age Trail from Lapham Peak to Delafield.
Join the Wisconsin Chapter of the 52 Hike Challenge on our stewardship hike on the Ice Age Trail. We will meet at the parking lot on Dopkins Street in Delafield, WI (43.061270, -88.405831) and shuttle to the Observation Tower in Lapham Peak (note that a State Park Pass is required to enter Lapham Peak.) Then we'll hike back to Delafield on the Ice Age Trail, approximate 4.5 miles, picking up trash along the way.
Dopkins Street
Delafield, WI 53018
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Virginia 52 Hike Challenge - Crunchy Leaf Stroll at Newport News Park
Newport News, VA
Saturday, October 24 • 10 AM - 12:30 PM
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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Pennsylvania 52 Hike Challenge - Stineman Trail
St Michael, PA
Saturday, October 24 • 10 AM - 12 PM
Get ready to tackle the Stineman Trail and crush the Pennsylvania 52-hike Challenge with some awesome views and good vibes!
Stineman Trail 1889 National Flood Park
South Abutment Road
Adams Township St Michael, PA 15951
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52 Hike Challenge - MN Chapter | October "Sunday Slowdown" Hike
Bloomington, M
Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM (CDT)
Join our 52 Hike Challenge crew for a *NEW* group hike experience as we slow things down and embrace what nature and the trails have to offer. Take this opportunity to RELAX and just BE.
Richardson Nature Center
8737 East Bush Lake Road
Bloomington, MN 55438
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REI #OPTOUTSIDE Paint in Nature 52 Hike Challenge LA
Los Angeles, CA
Sunday, November 8 • 7:30 AM - 11 AM
Sunday November 8th Griffith Park, Los Angeles ⏰ 7:30am ✨ GET ARTSY IN NATURE! ✨ small hike to enchanting forest.
Merry Go Round Lot 2
Los Angeles 90027
Los Angeles, CA 90027
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HUG-A-TREE YOUTH PREVENTATIVE SEARCH AND RESCUE PROGRAM/HIKE
Raleigh, NC
Saturday, November 14 • 10 AM - 12 PM
Join us for a fun and informative get together to help our new hikers with Hug-A-Tree Youth Preventative Search and Rescue Program/Hike.
Umstead State Park Visitor Center
8801 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27617
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52 Hike Challenge - MN Chapter | November Group Hike!
Lake Elmo, MN
Saturday, November 14 • 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Join our 52 Hike Challenge MN Chapter as we hike 4.5 miles outdoors at Lake Elmo Park Reserve!
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
1515 Keats Avenue North
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
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VA 52 Hike Challenge - REI #OptOutside
Newport News, VA
Saturday, November 14 • 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Opt Outside for a 3.5 mile hike at Riverview Farm Park in Newport News.
Riverview Farm Park
105 City Farm Rd
Newport News, VA 23602
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52-Hike Challenge Pennsylvania Chapter Quehanna Trail Hike Section 3
Frenchville, PA
Saturday, November 14 • 9 AM - 1:30 PM
Get ready to tackle Section 3 of the Quehanna Trail and crush your 52-Hike Challenge goals with fellow adventurers! Makeup hike.
Lost Run Road
41.19067,-78.23960
Frenchville, PA 16836
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Take a Hike Day at Knox Farm State Park
East Aurora, NY
Tuesday, November 17 • 9 AM - 11 AM
Celebrate Take A Hike Day with a relaxing hike at Knox Farm State Park.
Knox Farm State Park
437 Buffalo Road
East Aurora, NY 14052
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52 HIKES-NORTH CAROLINA FRIENDSGIVING HIKE POWERED BY OBOZ
Kings Mountain, NC
Saturday, November 21 • 10 AM - 1 PM
Join us for the 52 Hikes Friendsgiving Hike in NC, powered by Oboz—good vibes, great trails, and tasty eats!
Join the 52 HIKES-NORTH CAROLINA FRIENDSGIVING HIKE!
Crowders Mountain State Park
522 Park Office Lane
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
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Pennsylvania 52 Hike Challenge Somerset Lake Hike #OPTOUTSIDE
Somerset, PA
Saturday, November 21 • 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Get ready to explore the beautiful trails and crush the Pennsylvania 52 Hike Challenge at Somerset Lake! A hidden gem! #optoutside
Wood Duck Road
Somerset, PA 15501
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52 Hike Challenge - MN Chapter | #OptOutside Slowdown Group Hike
Saint Paul, MN
Friday, November 27 • 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us at 10am on Friday, November 27 for our #OptOutside Slowdown Group Hike at Battle Creek Regional Park in St. Paul.
Battle Creek Recreation Center
75 Winthrop Street South
Saint Paul, MN 55119
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Opt Outside Nature Walk at Comlara Park with 52 Hike Challenge Illinois
Hudson, IL
Saturday, November 28 • 1 PM - 3 PM
Walk off that Thanksgiving meal with a nature walk on the John W. English Memorial Nature Trail along the shores of tranquil Evergreen Lake.
Comlara Park
13001 Recreation Area Drive
Hudson, IL 61748
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Shawnee SP Late Fall Lake Shore Trail Hike PA 52-Hike Challenge
Schellsburg, PA
Saturday, December 5 • 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us for a chill late fall hike along the lake shore and crush the PA 52-Hike Challenge together! Powered by OBOZ FOOTWEAR
132 State Park Road
Schellsburg, PA 15559
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VA 52 Hike Challenge - Ugly Christmas Sweater Hike
Smithfield, VA
Saturday, December 5 • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Don your ugliest Christmas sweater and join us for a festive 3 mile hike at Windsor Castle Park.
Windsor Castle Park Trail
705 Cedar Street
Smithfield, VA 23430
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52 Hikes Challenge Ugly Christmas Sweater Hike Powered by OBOZ-Crowders Mt.
Kings Mountain, NC
Saturday, December 12 • 11 AM - 2 PM
Throw on your ugliest Christmas sweater and join the 52 Hike Challenge for a festive hike at Crowders Mountain!
Crowders Mountain State Park
522 Park Office Lane
Kings Mountain, NC 28086