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Thousands of people like you have participated in the past seventeen years - over 9,000 last year alone! This program is a great opportunity to improve your health, body, and mind while getting in touch with nature. Trails Challenge is designed for all ages, and all types and levels of trail users. The guidebook contains 20 trail routes, each in a different Regional Park/Trail throughout the East Bay Regional Park District. The booklet includes maps with detailed directions, special interest highlights, safety information, guided hikes & events, and more!
There are two ways to complete the Challenge: 1) Travel 5 of the 20 trails listed in the booklet, or 2) Travel 26.2 miles of trails featured in the guidebook. Once completed, fill out the Trail Log and program evaluation to receive your commemorative pin (while supplies last). We use the honor system for verification, and non-Trails Challenge trails are okay to use to complete the Challenge.
Upon completion of the registration process, participants will be able to download the Trails Challenge guidebook and pick-up a free organic T-Shirt (while supplies last). A commemorative pin will be sent after completion of the Challenge. Can't pick up your shirt or you would like a hard copy of the booklet? Visit the E-Store to have the items mailed.
CLICK HERE to register for Trails Challenge 2011. Kaiser Permanente employees: please CLICK HERE to register.
New for 2011
This year we are featuring 20 trails in 20 different Regional Parks/Trails to go along with our 2011 "Picturesque Parks" theme. The trails are designed to be less challenging while encouraging people to explore their own routes in the parks to discover each park's Picturesque qualities. There are some map reading tips for trail explorers.
This is different from 2010, when 30 trails were featured in 10 different Regional Parks/Trails. If you prefer the old format, we have provided access to previous year's booklets - after your registration is complete, CLICK HERE to access. Also, we have featured the 2011 routes within Google Maps to provide better insights to your adventure before heading out; after your registration is complete, CLICK HERE to check it out.
The “Picturesque Parks” theme allows for a new interactive element to the Trails Challenge. We want to see what you have discovered and are encouraging you to post your pictures on the East Bay Regional Park District’s Flickr Web page to share with others. People can view the photos, comment on them, and share with friends. We will also use the pictures in the Google Maps web page to help participants have a better idea of the park’s current status. Become a District fan on Facebook, too, so that you can get various East Bay Regional Park District announcements, many of which will be Trails Challenge related.
Another new feature for 2011 is a Trails Challenge mobile app. We will be launching it mid-spring. This app will allow Trails Challenge 2011 participants to download trail information straight to their iPhones, keep track of what trails they have completed, earn virtual rewards, and share information about their trail experiences with others. Please check back in March 2011 for details on how to access this new Trails Challenge feature.
In addition, we are introducing two new free guided hiking programs ‘Healthy Hikes’ and ‘Hiking with Kids.’ Each program will have an emphasis on staying fit and thriving! EBRPD offers a variety of guided hikes for many different types of trail users, so be sure to check out the Guided Hikes section of the guidebook and the District’s Activity Guide for upcoming programs and events.
  
Still "Green"
In the interest of the environment, the East Bay Regional Park District, Kaiser Permanente, and the Regional Parks Foundation are encouraging participants to save paper and use a downloadable version of the guidebook to print only what is needed. Hard copies are available for a small fee; please visit the E-Store for details.
Sponsors
Kaiser Permanente is a major sponsor of this program, enabling us to offer the program materials for free. This is Kaiser Permanente's 7th year of sponsorship for the Trails Challenge program. The East Bay Regional Park District, Kaiser Permanente, and the Regional Parks Foundation all share the common mission to make active lifestyles and the outdoors accessible to all. Kaiser Permanente employees can register here.
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