Start Date:
Saturday, August 31, 2024
End Date:
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The Forest Society's 5th annual 5 Hikes Challenge will take place from Saturday, August 31 to Thursday, October 31, 2024. Hit the trail with your family, friends, or on your own for a do-it-yourself hiking experience. Hike five trails located on Forest Society reservations after choosing from more than 30 properties across the state. Registered households will also receive a limited-edition sticker, five printed trail maps with directions and safety info, and access to the challenge on our mobile app, powered by OuterSpatial.
Registration fees support the continued care and protection of these beautiful spaces.
READY, GET SET...
1. Register for the 2024 Five Hikes Challenge by clicking REGISTER below.
- Choose up to 5 of the 30+ suggested hiking destinations at our Forest Society properties. See our How to Choose Your Five Hikes Page for more details and descriptions, including difficulty and length.
- Fee of $45 for nonmember household to receive sticker and hike guides; Forest Society members participate FREE!
(Not sure if you are a member or want to join? Email us! You can also renew or purchase a membership online, starting at $45, and then come back to this page.)
2. Receive a sticker and your chosen printed map guides in the mail.
- Optional: Download the Forest Society Mobile App, powered by OuterSpatial, to access digital maps and track your progress on the challenge and the leaderboard. With the app, you can check-in at each destination and post photos from the trail!
GO!
3. Plan your hikes on your own schedule starting August 31. Recreate responsibly and hike safely by packing the 10 essentials and following the hiker's code of responsibility. (You can also join a free guided hike.)
4. Share your adventures.
Take a selfie at each of your destinations and tag us on Facebook (@ForestSociety) and Instagram (@ForestSociety) with #5HikesChallenge as you hit the trail. We use the honor system to track completion — you don't need to email your selfie photos (though we'd love to see and share).
