THE CHALLENGE BEGINS IN...
Complete Any Combination of 10 Stewardship Hikes & 2 Leave No Trace Activities* Between August 1 - October 31
- 10 Stewardship Hikes & 2 Leave No Trace Activities
- $10 donated on your behalf to Leave No Trace
- Chance to Win a Grand Prize
We challenge you to do your part in leaving the Earth better than you found it.
The Challenge:
Complete any combination of 10 Stewardship Hikes & 2 Leave No Trace activities* between August 1st through October 31st, 2025. On each hike, pick up trash or take part in a stewardship effort—like a trail maintenance project. Can’t get outside for all 10 hikes? No problem! You can substitute with a Leave No Trace activity.*
* A list of activities will be emailed upon sign-up.
Plus, get entered to win a grand prize when you complete the challenge!
Together, we’re making a positive impact—building a community of Earth caretakers through stewardship, education, and service, all while supporting one of our favorite nonprofit partners: Leave No Trace.
Help us reach our $5,000 fundraising goal—every challenge sign-up contributes $10 to Leave No Trace.
JOIN CHALLENGE & MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Bonus Gift Opportunity:
Our gracious sponsor Deuter is providing the first 150 sign-ups with a reusable dirt bag to pick up trash on your hikes. Simply pick the bonus offer and pay for additional shipping.
How It Works
1. Sign Up & Commit
Take the pledge and join the Earth Series Challenge!
2. Invite Others
Share your commitment with friends and family—you might inspire them to hike and make an impact too.
3. Track & Share Your Journey
Download your log*, complete your activities, and share your progress on social media using #52HikeChallengeEarthSeries and #LeaveNoTrace, don't forget to tag us @52HikeChallenge and @LeaveNoTraceorg
4. Celebrate Your Impact
Fill out the finisher form* when you're done so we can celebrate what we’ve accomplished together! Plus, you'll be entered to win a grand prize when you complete your challenge.
*Logs and form will be emailed upon sign up.
SIGN UP & SHARE
HIKE & COMPLETE ACTIVITIES
SHARE YOUR IMPACT
GOOD FOR THE PLANET
Do your part to leave the Earth—and our trails—better than you found them. Plus, learn how to Leave No Trace and become a more responsible outdoor adventurer.
GOOD FOR YOU
This challenge gets you outside and on the trail—but it’s more than just hiking. Spending time in nature boosts mental well-being, reduces stress, keeps you active, and helps you reconnect with yourself and those you love.
GOOD FOR ALL
Do good for yourself, the Earth, and others. Every sign-up supports Leave No Trace with a $10 donation, helping protect the places we all love.
Testimonials
Hear what others have to say about taking the 52 Hike Challenge
Priya
“It’s as easy as it is hard-a transformative journey that truly lives up to its tagline, ‘Changing your life, one step at a time! Beyond the physical challenge, it’s about discovering strength, resilience, and peace within. With the incredible support and encouragement from the community, it becomes much more than hiking-it’s a shared adventure that inspires growth and connection.”
Jessica
"I don’t even know where to begin… I feel like a new person. My stress is down, my health is better and my body is in the best shape it has ever been in. The experiences and things I seen and the people I met along the way... there are just no words to express my gratitude for finding this challenge."
Grand Prize Includes:
- Oboz Footwear Shoes up to $200 in Value
- Kahtoola Gaiters or MICROspikes
- Oboz O FIT Insoles
- Leave No Trace Hat
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