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“It’s so cool to know we have done over 1,000 hikes together. I am so grateful I made your challenge such a priority in our life. It is something special.” A very special shoutout to hiker mom Meg & her two girls, Lily and Ruby, who grew up on the trails together. This trio has taken the #52HikeChallenge every year for nine years since the challenge’s inception in 2017! Here’s a poem written by Meg, which showcases how hiking has made them feel more connected and mindful: Walking side by side Looking eye to eye Sharing moments of the day Inhaling the beauty Nature is. Our Common ground It is the home they have always known It is a peace that will always exist. It’s all quite marvelous. – Meg (@hiknmeg), mother of @sistershike We are wishing Meg and all the #hikermoms a Happy Mother’s Day! #52hikechallenge2025 #52hikes #hikingchallenge #hikingcommunity #momswhohike #kidswhohike

👟🧳 Join me — Karla (@lovekarlaamador) — in Season 3, Episode 4 of the Rise and Wander Podcast, where I explore the art of minimalist packing. Discover how to fit everything you need into just one backpack! Tune in now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, our website and more! (🔗 in bio) #BudgetTravel #RiseAndWanderPodcast #TravelDreams #RiseAndWander #TravelPodcast #52HikeChallenge2025#MinimalistPacking #TravelTips

You’re almost halfway there! Do you feel as motivated now as when you started? If you started the 52 Hike Challenge with the new year, you’re probably getting close to your challenge halfway point. Way to go! While this time of year promises great conditions for hiking (think: longer days, warmer weather & wildflowers), it’s also when we see motivation ween. We get it: a year is a long time to commit to something! If you’re feeling a little less motivated than when you started, here are some accountability hacks to help you stay on track and get you to the finish line: 👍 Reflect on each hike by writing about it in your journal 👍 Join your local 52 Hike Challenge Facebook Chapter 👍 Invite a friend or family member to take a hike with you 👍 Take time to reflect on how far you’ve come every 5 to 10 hikes 👍 Write down your hiking goals and use a log to record your progress 👍 Use social media to highlight your weekly hikes using hashtags #52HikeChallenge and #52HikeChallenge2025 and don’t forget to give some love to fellow challengers too! How do you stay committed to hiking every week? What are some other ways we can support your success? Share with us & the community in the comments! Bonus tips: 🔸 Find resources for your hiking challenge, including downloadable hiking logs and local hiking groups on the TOOLS & RESOURCES tab of our website. 🔸 Read our full blog on Staying Accountable While Taking the 52 Hike Challenge in the BLOG section of our website www.52HikeChallenge.com. Happy hiking, all! 📷 @wanderwoman619 @rsulcer0915 @cloverlicious during the 52 Hike Challenge 2025 #52hikes #hikingcommunity #hikingtips

As you may know, the #52HikeChallenge was conceived from a place of grief; it was a way for our founder Karla to cope with complex emotions and move forward on her path. We hope that this challenge does the same for you! In observance of #MentalHealthAwareness Month, today we are sharing ways to use your hiking challenge to boost your mental well-being: 🔸 Turn inward, process emotions and reflect through journaling. 🔸 Cultivate gratitude and self-love through mindfulness practices. 🔸 Remain present and grounded on all your hikes by meditating in nature. We are pleased to share the following Hiker Meditation by Betsy Finkelhoo: I am aware of my surroundings I am present I am grounded I am patient and persistent I have what it takes I am determined as I explore out into nature I respect the path my legs are strong my back is aligned my core is engaged I pace myself and easily listen to my body‘s needs I am aware of myself I am aware of my surroundings I am present with each step I take I have a keen sense of awareness my breath is consistent and steady I allow my eyes to focus on beauty I allow myself to be recharged by nature I honor of the earth and all of its inhabitants I walk with mindfulness How are you incorporating mental health and healing into your #hikingchallenge this month? Comment and let us know! Find tools to support your mental health, like our Journey Journal & Mindfulness Companion E-Book, in the 52 Hike Challenge store: www.52HikeChallenge.com #52hikechallenge2025 #52hikes #wehiketoheal #hikemoreworryless

Proof that hiking is a powerful way to strengthen bonds with your loved ones 🫂 Hear from Sami how taking #52hikes helped her and her partner get outside more often and create new memories together: “My partner and I did a mix of hikes and trail runs for our 52 Hike Challenge. This challenge made us make it a point to get outside and spend time together, even if the weather wasn’t perfect or the week was busy. We made so many memories this year that we will always cherish, on trails new and old (to us). Thank you #52hikechallenge!” – Sami (@sami.hikes) Share the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of hiking with someone you love – tag them in the comments and invite them to take the #52HikeChallenge2025 with you! Congrats again @sami.hikes! #hikingchallenge #hikingcommunity #hikinggoals

We planted 🌲 297 trees 🌲 this Earth Month – and cleaned up lots of trails in the process! Between our Oboz Footwear Trails for Trees Challenge team, new 52 Hike Challenge sign ups and orders of our I Love Nature design, we planted 297 trees! What’s more, our chapter leaders organized clean up hikes to leave the trails better than they found them. Thank you to all who participated and helped us support the planet & strengthen forests around the world. As you can see, we are stronger together. We encourage you to carry this sense of community onward into May and beyond! Unite with your #hikingcommunity as we trek into late spring and early summer – Take a hike with your local #52HikeChallenge chapter and see what our partners are up to this month: 🥾 Pennsylvania Group Hike - May 3 at Laurel Hill State Park 🥾 Washington Group Hike - May 7 at Waterworks Canyon 🥾 Minnesota Group Hike - May 17 at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park ➕ The Mindfulness Expo is happening on May 10 in Anaheim, CA. If you’re in the area, stop by to experience yoga & sound bath classes and wellness workshops! 👀 Check our website for June hiking events in WA, PA, IL, IN, NC, VA, MD & more! Sign up for an event at 52HikeChallenge.com ➡️ EVENTS 📷 Chapter leaders @sweet_melissa_bee and @dee_marielp_hikes #52hikechallenge2025 #52hikes #hikingchallenge #hikingcommunity #hikingevents

Wildflowers are in bloom, and so are poisonous plants. Did you know poison ivy grows flowers in the spring? After losing their leaves during the winter, these deciduous plants regrow red leaves. In late spring and early summer, they bud small yellow-green flowers that bloom in clusters close to the vine. Later in the summer, the leaves turn green and flowers are eventually replaced by small berries. Remember: poison ivy, oak and sumac are toxic in every season! They always contain urushiol, the allergen that causes a rash. Because these poisonous plants are always changing colors and presenting themselves differently, it’s important to know how to identify them in any season. The best way to avoid a run-in with a poisonous plant is to stay on-trail and follow the #LeaveNoTrace principles. If you do encounter poison ivy, oak or sumac, be sure to use a technical wash to remove urushiol from your skin and clothes. We trust Tecnu for all of our poisonous plant needs. Want more #hikingtips? Take our Hiking 101 course where you will learn all about hiking safety – and much more! Start learning at 52HikeChallenge.com #52hikechallenge #52hikechallenge2025 #poisonivy #poisonoak #poisonsumac

Our determination - Our Planet The energy was felt out on the trails! During our latest 52 Hike Challenge group hike, we honored Earth Month as we split into two teams and covered over 7 miles of ground — picking up 120 pounds of trash along the way! (Yes, you read that right, 120 pounds!) Together, we proudly sponsored an entire park — Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve — through Three Rivers Parks, @threeriversparks and partnered with the Minnesota @leavenotraceorg Advocates to make an even bigger impact. ✨ Huge thanks to the MN Leave No Trace team @mnleavenotracechapter for hiking with us, sharing education, takeaway tags, and getting their hands dirty right alongside ours! 🙌 More than ever, the Leave No Trace principles matter as we venture into our outdoor spaces we all love~ Leading others into the wild spaces, seeing them own their role as stewards of the land — it’s everything I could hope for. This is community. This is connection. This is what happens when heart and purpose meet the trail! Our Power, Our Planet If you’ve been waiting for a sign to come hike with us and our crew, THIS IS IT. Let’s explore, grow, and get out there together! Check us out on @52hikechallenge_mn My #hike26 of my @52hikechallenge

“The 52 Hike Challenge gave me more than amazing views. I found something deep within myself that I didn’t even know existed. I covered 277 miles over the 52 Hikes, and with each mile not only did my confidence grow as a hiker, but as a person. I found myself doing long solo hikes that I would have never had the courage to do before. I even did 14 miles ALONE. I highly recommend this challenge to anyone looking to shake things up a bit. You don’t have to do crazy miles to achieve this goal. Though just be warned you’re going to get excited to push yourself to see more!” – Erin (@epinecone) Comment to help us congratulate Erin on finishing the #52HikeChallenge! Are you ready to grow your confidence as a hiker and as a person? Take #52hikes – a challenge that will take you to new places in more ways than one. Sign up now at 52HikeChallenge.com #52hikechallenge2024 #52hikechallenge2025 #hikingchallenge #hikingcommunity #hikinggoals #finisherfriday

Ready to explore the world and save money while doing it? 🎒🛤️ Join me for Episode 3 of the Rise and Wander podcast, where we unpack strategies for budgeting and uncover exciting travel possibilities. Let’s make travel accessible for all! 🌟  Listen now and let’s turn those wanderlust vibes into action! 🎧 Find episode 2 on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, our website and more! (🔗 in bio) #BudgetTravel #RiseAndWanderPodcast #TravelDreams #RiseAndWander #TravelPodcast #52HikeChallenge2025

Our planet provides a place for us to root into exploration and embrace our sense of wonder. It is a container for grounding & growth, and it supports us as we navigate our inner and outer journeys. Mother Earth is a keeper of miracles, always reminding us that we are of her soils, waters and wisdom. It is our duty to respect and protect her. There are lots of ways you can show appreciation for our planet today (and every day). Here’s how: 🌎 Participate in trail clean ups around the globe today - see EarthDay.Org to find one near you 🌍 Sign up for the #52HikeChallenge2025 this month and we’ll plant a tree in your honor 🌍 Join our team and hike to plant trees during the Oboz Trails for Trees Challenge 🌏 Educate yourself about sustainability and eco-friendly best practices on our blog 🌎 Always remember to #LeaveNoTrace and #RecreateResponsibly throughout your 52 hikes Happy Earth Day from your hiking buddies at 52! How are you celebrating #EarthDay2025? Share in the comments and be sure to tag us in your #EarthDay endeavors! #happyearthday #52hikechallenge #52hikes #hikingchallenge #hikingcommunity

We’ve planted 🌲 149 trees 🌲 this Earth Month —and counting! It’s not too late for you to get involved and make an impact: Team 52 Hike Challenge is joyfully working on planting trees this Earth Month! There’s still time for you to take the @ObozFootwear Trails for Trees Challenge WHILE hiking toward completing your 52 Hike Challenge. So far our mighty team of 14 participants have planted 149 trees, and the general challenge participants have planted over 13,148 trees so far! Yahoo! Want to join in the fun? It’s not too late to join us, search for 52 Hike Challenge to join our team! Sign up now at TrailsForTrees.com Photos by 52 Hike Challenge Team members @Junellemay, @sdpeakbagger and @lovekarlaamador #oboztrail4trees #earthmonth #lovehiking #52HikeChallenge2025 #52HikeChallenge #hikingchallenge

Grabbed a couple friends to celebrate Earth Day with a clean up hike around Landsford Canal State Park. Thank you @keepnaturewild for the trash bags. @52hikechallenge @oboz #52hikechallenge #keepnaturewild #oboz

Our latest 52 Hike Challenge “I Love Nature” Design Is Here! We hope you love this design as much as we do. Thank you all who voted on the options and font via Instagram.  In honor of #EarthMonth, we wanted to design something that shows our LOVE for nature and gives back. So, with each sale from this collection this month, we will plant a tree! 🌲 Your orders help us to keep our movement running, which supports our team, chapter leaders, FREE events, programming and so much more. We can’t do it without the support from our amazing community, so thank you for your purchase and support! 💚 With LOVE,   Karla and the 52 Hike Challenge Team #52HikeChallenge #52HikeChallenge2025 #earthday #lovenature #nature

Did you know the National Park Service oversees 21,000 miles of trails around the country? With that much terrain, you can complete the 52 Hike Challenge 400 times! National parks are precious resources that preserve our country’s most awe-inspiring places, and now is the perfect time to make parks a prime topic of conversation. Here’s how you can get involved this year: 🏞️ National Park Week takes place Saturday, April 19 through Sunday, April 27. 🏞️ This year, the theme is National Park Playlist, and each day has a unique way for you to celebrate. 🏞️ On April 19, the first day of National Park Week, you can visit national parks for free. 🏞️ On April 22, Earth Day, give back to a national park by volunteering or donating. 🏞️ Participate in National Volunteer Week (April 20-26) alongside National Park Week. 🏞️ Sign up for the #52HikeChallenge National Park Series, which challenges you to visit 52 national parks in your lifetime! Share your National Park Week celebrations on social media using #NationalParkWeek and #NationalParkPlaylist. Learn more and get involved at NPS.gov Sign up for our National Park Series at 52HikeChallenge.com #nationalparks #52hikes #hikingchallenge #52hikechallenge2025

What’s coming up at 52? Join us and our partners for fun hiking events around the country this spring: 🔸 Continental Divide Trail Days | April 18-20 in New Mexico Join 52 Hike Challenge founder and @ObozFootwear Ambassador, Karla, at this annual event for trail enthusiasts far and wide. Trail days is an annual celebration of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the communities and trail maintenance efforts along the CDT. “People come from all over now to participate, and it’s a big support for the community.” You can camp for FREE too (first come first served), so come out and join us for talks, stargazing, hikes and more! 🔸 52 Hike Challenge Chapter Hikes | All spring all around the country Take a hike with our chapter leaders this spring all around the United States! Right now we have spring hikes planned in SC, NM, WA, MN, PA, IN and more. We are always adding new events, so be sure to check our website regularly. 🔸 Oboz Trails for Trees Challenge | Countrywide through April There’s still time to plant trees with us and Oboz! Sign up for the Trails for Trees challenge and join our team – 52 Hike Challenge 2025 – at trailsfortrees.com 🔸 The Mindfulness Expo | May 10 in Los Angeles The Mindfulness Expo is a transformative one-day event dedicated to mindfulness and wellness, bringing together a vibrant community of like-minded individuals. Immerse yourself in a day filled with yoga and sound bath classes, inspiring workshops, and an array of wellness-focused vendors. Get 15% off discount with code 52HIKE. See our website for more details and sign up for a community event now: 52HikeChallenge.com/events #52hikechallenge #52hikechallenge2025 #52hikes #hikingevents #hikingcommunity #hikingchallenge