Join us for the Spring Into Steep Rock Hiking Challenge — a self-paced adventure to hike 30 miles during the spring season across any of our preserves: Hidden Valley, Steep Rock, Macricostas, and West Mountain.
Spring is one of the most beautiful times to explore the preserves. Watch for blooming spring ephemerals like trout lily, budding trees, returning birdsong, and longer, brighter days. Let’s welcome the season together — one mile at a time.
How it Works
• Register using the link below
• Hike 30 total miles anywhere within our preserves between March 20 and June 16
• Submit your miles online using the link below (select “Submit Virtual Results”) — be sure to log your total miles by June 16
Then join us at our Summer Firepit Celebration on June 18, where we’ll gather to celebrate everyone who took on the challenge. Participants who complete the 30 miles will be entered to win some fun prizes!
Need-to-Know Info
✔ Hours: Open dawn to dusk, every day
✔ Cost: FREE! But donations help keep the trails in great shape
✔ Dogs: Allowed on leash—please clean up after them
✔ Bug Warning: Ticks wake up in spring—wear bug spray & do a post-hike check
✔ Facilities: Limited—bring water. No restrooms. Visit great local coffee shops!
✔ Leave What You Find: Leave plants, rocks and other natural objects.
✔ Birding Guide: Download your free Birds of Steep Rock Field Checklist —a field guide to help you identify the variety of bird species you might encounter on the trails!
✔ Looking for hike ideas? visit our Spring Guide.
✔ Log your miles HERE and “Submit Virtual Results“