Great Parks Trail Challenge

Whether trekking solo, with friends or alongside a furry companion, the Great Parks Trail Challenge helps you achieve your goals while exploring the great outdoors.

Join our exclusive Facebook group to connect with a vibrant community, share trekking tips and celebrate your achievements. Not on Facebook? Post your progress on Instagram using the hashtag #GPTrailChallenge.

How It Works

1. Choose your membership level:
   • Free Membership – Access the Great Parks Trail Challenge, Facebook group, Pacer App Club and downloadable tools.
   • Hiker Level ($28) – Includes a 30 oz. silicone water bottle
   • Hiker + Pet Level ($35) – Includes a water bottle and silicone dog bowl.
2. Download or print the trail log and track your completed trails.
3. Submit your trail log online by Dec. 31, reaching any or all milestones:
   • Trek seven different Great Parks trails
   • Complete 50 miles
   • Log a hike or run at all 15 participating Great Parks destinations

Win Prizes!

Submit your trail log online by Dec. 31 to enter the end-of-season raffle. Earn one entry for logging miles, plus bonus entries for each milestone completed. Winners are notified via email.

Highlight Your Achievements

• Complete seven different trails to become eligible to purchase an official hiking medallion, a 46-year Great Parks tradition. 
• Conquer every trail in the trail log to earn the prestigious title of Great Parks Master Hiker, plus become eligible to purchase the exclusive Master Hiker medallion. 
• Display your medallions proudly on a hiking staff, available at any Nature’s Niche gift shop.

Register and Receive Exclusive Merch!

Find Your Wild Water Bottle
Register as a hiker/runner ($28) and receive a 30 oz. silicone water bottle.

Find Your Wild Dog Bowl
Register with your pet ($35) and receive a silicone dog bowl.

*Paid participants receive a 30-ounce Great Parks silicone water bottle by mail. Those who register with their pets receive a water bottle and a one-liter Great Parks silicone dog bowl for their four-legged friend (while supplies last).