Spring into Steep Rock Hiking Challenge

Spring Into Steep Rock Hiking Challenge
March 20 – June 18, 2026

Celebrate spring on the trails! Join us for the Spring Into Steep Rock Hiking Challenge, a self-paced challenge to hike 30 miles during the spring season across any of our preserves:

• Steep Rock
• Hidden Valley
• Macricostas
• West Mountain

For hike suggestions, visit our Spring Guide.

Hike a little at a time or log longer treks — miles can be completed on any SRA trails between March 20 and June 16.

How can I track my miles?
Log your miles using RunSignup (select “Results” then “Submit Virtual Results”). Please remember to submit your total by the final day of the challenge, June 16.

Alternatively, you can track your miles on your own and email your final results to info@steeprockassoc.org to ensure we can confirm you’ve completed the Challenge.  

Join us at our Summer Firepit Event on June 18 as we celebrate everyone who took on the challenge and award prizes.

Spring is one of the most beautiful times to explore our preserves. Keep your eyes and ears open for signs of spring – blooming spring ephemerals like red trillium, trout lily, budding trees, birdsong, and lengthening days. Let’s welcome the season — one mile at a time.