Great Parks Trail Challenge

Whether trekking solo, in a group or alongside a furry friend, the Great Parks Trail Challenge helps participants achieve their goals while exploring the great outdoors!  

Participants will gain exclusive access to the Great Parks Trail Challenge Facebook group to connect with a vibrant virtual community to gain trekking tips, enhance outdoor awareness and make new friends.

How it works

1. Download and track your completed trails with the trail log. Registration not required to participate.
2. Hike the trails
3. Submit a trail log by Dec. 31, reaching any or all milestones:
   1. Trek seven different Great Parks trails
   2. Complete 50 miles
   3. Log a hike or run at all 15 participating Great Parks destinations

Win Prizes!

Enter for an end-of-season raffle by submitting a Trail Log by Dec. 31. Participants earn one raffle entry for logging their miles, with additional entries for each milestone completed. Winners are notified via email.

Purchase Exclusive Merch!

Find Your Wild Water Bottle
Register as a hiker/runner and receive a 30 oz. silicone water bottle.

Find Your Wild Dog Bowl
Register with your pet and receive a silicone dog bowl.

Hiking Medallion
Complete seven different trails and earn the opportunity to purchase a hiking medallion – a Great Parks tradition for 45 years.

Master Hiker Medallion
Complete all trails in the Trail Log and earn the opportunity to purchase the exclusive Master Hiker medallion.