52 Hike Challenge Adventure Series

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GOAL: Complete 52 hikes with some adventure objectives within a year.

  • Recharge Your Mind
  • Explore Nature
  • Connect With Family, Friends and yourself!
  • Boost Memory and Concentration
  • Increase Energy Levels 
  • Burn Calories
  • Increases Creativity
  • Learn Healthy Habits
  • Gain Mental Awareness

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52 Hike Challenge Adventure Series

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IT'S TIME TO COMMIT TO THE OUTDOORS WITH SOME FUN OBJECTIVES IN MIND...

The Adventure Series is the original 52 Hike Challenge with additional objectives you must complete. We added the adventure series because we wanted you to have a well rounded 52 Hikes experience; going to beautiful places, connecting with friends & family, all while caring for our trails.

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WHAT BETTER WAY TO CARE FOR YOUR MIND, BODY, SOUL AND MOTHER NATURE

We believe this challenge will enrich your life and make your 52 Hike Challenge journey memorable for years to come. Not only is the outdoors good for your mental, physical and emotional health, but now you'll be more mindful of all the ways you can explore the trails and your internal world. 

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ADVENTURE ALL-YEAR LONG AND VISIT PLACES YOU NEVER KNEW YOU WOULD

Complete various missions with our challenge: explore new trails, find inner peace, plus give back through stewardship.  Bring friends and family to enjoy the journey with, reflect and repeat!

Adventure Series Objectives

52 Hikes with these objectives in mind
5 Waterfalls (even if they are dry)
1 Forest (if not possible, go to National Park/ Site)
1 National Parks, Monuments, Preserves, Recreation Area or Historic Trail
2 Hikes with bodies of water: Lakes, Rivers, or Ocean 
1 Stewardship hike (Trail Maintenance, pick up trash, restoration project, etc.)
1 Group hike (if you are regular to one group, visit a new group to meet new people)
1 Hike where you introduce someone to hiking 
1 Sunset or Sunrise hike
1 Hike from your Bucket list (somewhere you have always wanted to go)
3 Reflection hikes (journal at the beginning, middle, and towards the end of your challenge)

How it works

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Sign up for the challenge

Look over Adventure Series Objectives and sign up for the Adventure Series challenge above. 

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Download Your Hiking Log  & Educate Yourself on Hiking

Download the Adventure series excel hiking log here.

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Support the challenge by ordering your  stickers & patch to motivate you on your goal.

Get your Patch and stickers here.

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Start planning your next trip.

Start planning all your adventures, research and mark them on your calendar! 

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Enjoy each visit. 

The only way to start something, is to go out and do it. Enjoy each adventure and make sure to tag us on social using the hashtags #52HikeChallengeAdventureSeries #52HikeChallenge #52HikeChallenge(YEAR)

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Share the challenge with your loved ones

Spread the hiking and adventure love. Tell your friends and family about your challenge and see how many people you can inspire to get outdoors too. 

FAQ's

  • When does the challenge start? You have 52 weeks to complete the challenge from the date of your first hike. You can start NOW, by signing up for the current year challenge or start on a future date as well. The most important thing is to get out there and start counting your hikes! This is a yearlong goal and we want you to embrace it from the date you first learned about the challenge and committed to it.
  • What is considered a "Hike"? 
    Since it is our mission to make this challenge accessible to people of all abilities, we'll count 1-mile minimum as a hike. This includes a walk in your neighborhood, hike, or a snowshoe adventure on flat land (for those who are in colder climates).
  • Can I do the 52 Hike Challenge if I am in another country?   YES!! The challenge is open to anywhere in the world. To date we've had hikers in Canada, Egypt, Poland, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Indonesia and more!
  • What is this reflection hike in the adventure series all about and what should I be reflecting on?
    This varies throughout the phase you are in, please read all the details here.
  • For the adventure series, can I complete several objectives in one hike? We are not big on telling people what they can and can't do, but we can tell you the Adventure Series was designed to have each of the objectives done separately. We encourage you to take your time through the 52 Hike Challenge, embracing each activity on its own to really get the benefits they have to offer.   
  • Is there a list of hikes I need to complete?
    No, this is about you making a commitment and getting outdoors more, so it can be something from a nature walk to a longer hike. However, for the Adventure series you must complete the list of objectives. We do have a log, download it here! In addition, we find a lot of challengers get hiking ideas from searching what others have posted using hashtag #52HikeChallenge. Searching this in Instagram reveals a lot of cool places to put on your bucket list, click this link to see what other challengers are sharing.
  • Can I repeat a hike? Do they have to be different?
    You can repeat the same hike. They do not have to be different hikes. 
  • How do I find hikes?
     Check out our Finding Trails page, you can also do an online search, or buy a local hiking book. :) Better yet, stop by the local ranger station of your chosen park / area and get their recommendation. You can also learn more on our Planning Your Hikes & Goal Setting For Your 52 Hike Challenge blog post.
  • How will you keep track of my hikes?
    We currently use social media and a bit of the honor system. To do this, we ask that you post a picture of your hike on social media and tell us what hike number it is by using hashtags. For example, hike one will be #hike1, hike two will be #hike2, and so on, as well as tagging us at #52HikeChallenge(YEAR) or #52HikeChallengeAdventureSeries, #52HikeChallenge and @52HikeChallenge so that we can see your progress. We also hope that in the process you encourage more friends and family to get outdoors and join you! In addition, we have provided a Hiking Log for you to download and strongly encourage you to keep track of your kids hikes to help you and them to stay motivated.    
  •  Will I be doing the hikes with 52 Hike Challenge?
    We really want everybody around the world to be doing this - and we just can't be everywhere at the same time, so unfortunately no. However, you can check your park on docent led hikes. We also host pop-up hikes that occur in many areas, please sign up for our newsletter where we announce our group trips. Other than that, we hope we gave you all the resources (clothing/gear recommendations and hiking groups) you need to get started in your area! 
  • I just found out about the challenge. Can I count previous hikes?
    We want this challenge to be intentional. This challenge is about immersing yourself in nature to gain the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional benefit that come from the outdoors. So please start counting one year from the first day you started your first hike of the challenge.
  • Are there any prizes or awards?
    We are happy you are doing the challenge! Make sure to fill out the finisher form for a yearly chance to win an awesome Prize Pack and get listed on the Official 52 Hike Challenge Finishers Page! You can also purchase a finisher medal on our site. 
  • Why did you start this Challenge?
    Most of it is covered under "About Us". We really believe getting outdoors can change people's lives for the better. As you can imagine, we have had a great journey and our lives have changed - we also believe if we can do it, so can you!
  • I have other questions not listed here...
    Please review our general F.A.Q's here. If your question still hasn't been answered please use our contact form to submit your questions to us.