Take a Hike! Challenge
Ready to get outside?
For eight weeks this fall, join The Conservation Foundation and Endeavor Health Take a Hike! Challenge. From September 1st to October 27, take part in weekly hikes to rediscover the healthy benefits of being active in nature. Complete and track 6 hikes during the challenge period to earn the Take a Hike! Trail Blaze Award.
1. Sign up by September 30th
2. Get out and hike from September 1st to October 27th
3. Turn in the Take a Hike! Tracker with 6 completed hikes to get an award
Elevate Your Hike Special Events
To help you meet your goals, we have a variety of fun special events planned throughout the challenge. Registration for each event will open about two weeks ahead of time, so make sure to keep checking back!
Tuesday, September 1st
Caminemos Juntos (Let’s Walk Together) with Healthy West Chicago
5:30 — 7:00pm
Join our bi-lingual exploratory walk along the Timber Ridge Trail. We will traverse south on the trail’s crushed limestone path at a leisurely pace, taking our time to explore the area. Presentation and healthy snacks provided thanks to the DuPage Foundation.
Saturday, September 12th
Hike to Where the Rivers Meet
10:00 — 11:30am
Join us for a peaceful 2-mile hike to the scenic confluence of the East and West Branches of the DuPage River. We’ll travel along a mix of grassy and paved trails that are mostly flat.
More events to be announced soon!
Discover A New Hiking Trail
Looking to try new trails this Challenge? Check out the map of hiking trails in the greater Chicagoland area!
Don’t forget to connect with your fellow Take a Hike! Challengers on our private Facebook group! Share photos, swap hiking tips, and learn about new trails in the area.
This Program is Provided By:
2026 Take a Hike! Challenge
Sign up for notifications to stay informed about next year’s challenge dates!
2025 Take a Hike! Challenge Survey
Attention Trail Blaze Award Winners
If you earned the hiking stick and commemorative medallion, congrats! Each year, you can collect a new medallion and add it to your stick. Need help securing the medallion to your hiking stick?
