Join us for the 5th annual Montgomery County Trail Challenge! The Montco Trail Challenge will run August 8 – December 6, 2020.
How to Participate
Register yourself or any members of your household (including dogs).
Print or download your official Montco Trail Challenge card. No paper trail cards will be distributed this year.
Get out and go! Visit any of the 13 participating trails or two of your choosing as a “free space.”
Take a picture of yourself, pet, or household members in front of an easily identifiable landmark or sign at the park or trail.
Email photos to evanaulen@montcopa.org to receive credit for each location. Please include your name, how many household members participated, and name of the park/trail visited.
Visit 10 parks/trails by December 6th to receive an achievement earning! All earnings will be mailed at the end of the Challenge.
You do not have to walk, run or bike the entire trail to get credit for the challenge – just visit and enjoy to earn your recognitions!
How many trails can you visit by December 6th?
Benefits of the Montco Trail Challenge
Montgomery County boasts over 92 miles of trails that connect greenways, waterways, and heritage. Most Montgomery County residents are located within a few miles of a wonderful trail experience!
A survey of 2019 Trail Challenge participants found:
83.78% visited a new park or trail
82.43% learned something new about their community
85.14% walked more
42.25% biked more
28.17% ran more
91.89% improved their physical health
93.06% improved their mental health
23.61% met friends
CHALLENGE YOUR FRIENDS, CO-WORKERS, AND OTHERS
Last year more than 1,500 people participated in the Trail Challenge.
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Use social media to post your pictures, recognitions, and encourage your friends to participate. Use the hashtag #MontcoTrailChallenge when you post! Look for your post to be shared on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Contact Us
Montco Trail Challenge
Office of Public Health 1430 DeKalb Street
PO Box 311
Norristown, PA 19404-0311
Phone: 610-278-5117
Fax: 610-278-5167 E-mail
The Montco Trail Challenge is a collaborative effort of the Montgomery County Office of Public Health, Planning Commission,
Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites, and Commissioners.
