#52hike

[jnadonza]

Coco and Moxie hiked with me today. They chilled while I exercised on the fitness court. #52hikechallenge #52hike #52hikechallenge2022 #52hikechallenge2022petseries #dogsofinstagram #dogoftheday #dog #dogs #dogstagram #doglover #doglife #doglife🐾 (at Pelona Vista Soccer Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ2_wonJK965TGCD_3eVZAPcs4NcRV3lRiNG7I0/?utm_medium=tumblr

[fcstiluk]

It’s official. I am joining the 52 hike challenge. What have I done? Self-care at its best.. or am I running away from something? Either way, I need to show up for myself.

[loveinjune16]

#hike1 for my mom and #hike2 for me of the @52hikechallenge We went Saturday morning and it was a little chili, but we walked for a few hours! We saw a ton of birds and a deer! Some of the water was ice and some of it was not. Nature is so beautiful! Take a guess... how many layers do I have on? #52hikechallenge #52hikechallenge2020 #52hike #hikechallenge #hikingchallenge #simpson #simpsonpark #simpsonpark⛅🌞 #valleyparkmo #valleypark #meramecriver #meramecgreenway #meramecgreenwaytrail #alltrails #alltrailsapp #blueherontrail #blueheronbridge #trails #hiking🌲 #stlhiking #stlhikingtrails #52weekchallenge #deer #redbird #nature #naturelover #loveinjune16 #momanddaughter (at Simpson Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8sL30zj9gl/?igshid=htc5amt89xgb

[daimuzix]

Sunday Hikes! #sundayfunday #hikes #52hikes #happy #joy #smiles #joy #together #active #family #lgbtq🌈 (at Billy Goat Trail Section C) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM-IltMpIx3/?igshid=3mfd6k9iaeuw

[52hikeswithcooper]

Hike #11, Yellowwood State Forest

March 10, 2018

This Saturday kicked-off Erica’s Spring break and her “birthday week” so we wanted something special. We packed a picnic and headed east on 46 for Yellowwood. We combined the Lake Trail and the Resource Management Trail for a for hilly, occasionally muddy 6 mile loop. 

The trail was well tended throughout. I suspect many a scout troop had made these trails their projects. I’ve hiked here for a couple decades and despite or due to its increasing popularity the place gets more and more pristine.

We kept an eye out for the controversial logging that has been in the press recently, but saw very little sign. Though we weren’t in the part of the forest being logged it was difficult to escape the feeling of exasperation with our state administration’s short-sighted, nonsensical decision to log some the oldest trees in our state. Such a big loss for so little gain. May they land directly on their asses when they get booted out of office.

We couldn’t possibly stay in a foul mood. The sun was shining and temperature reached 50 for the first time in what felt like a long time. We found a perfect spot to break for lunch and listened to the geese and spring peepers. Eating outside should be a regular part of everyone’s lives. The hard-boiled eggs, apples, cheese and even Butterfingers tasted better for having just hiked 4 miles, loaded up on sunshine and breathed in the crisp cool breeze off the lake. Plus, picnics always feel like we’re on vacation.

We finished out our last couple miles deeper in the woods and found one of Yellowwood’s tree treasures. Of course the picture doesn’t do it justice. Places like Yellowwood need to be explored to be truly appreciated. Do yourself a favor and get out there this Spring, you won’t be disappointed! 

[kristiristilulu]

Hike #25 @52hikechallenge at Pole Green Park in Richmond (and 👀 look who we ran into!!!!) I, obviously, will not be finishing my 52hike challenge in a year, but I still plan to finish:) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXpM8-WJ4GpoYhHovznlubTQFIzIXuM-IhoknA0/?utm_medium=tumblr

[ladyagring-blog]

Here we go. This is my 2nd hike challenge! .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..#solohiker #52hikechallenge2018 #52hikechallenge #52hikes #hike1 #healthyhike #stepintonature #52weeks52hikes #guelphtrail #myontario #ontario #universityofguelph #exploreguelph #winteroutdoors #letsdiscoveron #letsdiscoverontario #outdoorwinter #naturelover #neverstopexploring #myhappiness #winterhiking #cambridgeontario #winterhiking❄️ #winter #visitcambridge #downtownguelph #enjoycanada #canadasworld #beautifulguelph #optoutside (at Walter Bean Trail)

[theoutdoorsociety]

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If your plans this summer don’t include exploring the wilderness of Olympic National Park, you might want to make some serious changes to your itinerary. Pick up our new guidebook and see the best spots. #outdoorsociety #olympicnationalpark #olympicnp #olympicpeninsula #olympicnationalforest #upperleftusa #upperlenalake #hammahamma #hoodcanal #nationalpark #nationalparkgeek #naturephotography #mountainlife #lakeliving #pnwlife #pnwonderland #underwaterlife #gooutside #optoutside #nationalparkexpert #meditationdestination #hiking #trailrunning #52hikes #backpacking #wildolympics

[jamespetrozzello]

#camelbackmountain #chollatrail #52hikes #hike1 #scottsdale #arizona #hiking (at Camelback Mountain)

[cairnme]

OptOutside2017 with team Cairn, 52HikeChallenge, and REI.

Join the Cairn founders in partnership with the 52Hike Challenge and sponsored by REI for a Black Friday hike to Mason Lake.

This is a great opportunity to:

Meet fellow #52HikeChallenge participants and partners.

Meet the Cairn founders and pick their brains from apps to wilderness survival.

Make new hiking buddies.

Learn tips and tricks of using Cairn.

Chance to win some sweet swag from REI.

Post your photos with #52HikeChallenge #OptOutside #Cairnapp

Bring the following: 10 essentials, layers, rain gear, snacks, 2 liters of water, poles, micro-spikes, and notify safety contacts / download the offline map with Cairn.

Everyone participating must sign & turn in our liability waiver - which can be e-signed here: https://waiver.fr/p-nWfS7

Driving Directions: From Seattle, drive east on I-90 to exit 45. Turn left and cross under the highway, then veer left onto FR-9030. About one mile from the exit, stay left at the fork onto Mason Lake Road, FR-9031. Park in the lot at the end of this road, 3.8 miles from the highway. There is a privy at the trailhead.

Parking Pass/Entry Fee: Northwest Forest Pass

Get more information on this hike here: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/ira-spring-memorial

Please RSVP and save the date. See you on the trails!

[russelljacksonart]

Hike #30, Harrod's Creek Park, Prospect, KY. Orange, Red, Green and Blue Trails, ~4 miles With softly rippling currents, lush foliage and scenic footbridges, this park is an Impressionist's paradise. Nice and easy first hike back after a month. I'll be doing two a week until I'm caught up, which suits me just fine as Autumn is about to begin. #52hikeschallenge #52hikechallenge #52hikes #hiking #nature #forest #kentucky #louisville #ohiovalley #midwest #creek (at Harrods Creek, Kentucky) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUBSU5fFaIm/?utm_medium=tumblr

[loveinjune16]

#hike4 for me and #hike3 for mom of our @52hikechallenge Hubby and son decided to join us this time and hopefully more in the future for them! Enjoy the video of the sound of the water flowing! One of my favorite parts of this hike! #stlhiking #stlhikingtrails #powdervalleynaturecenter #powdervalley #52hikechallenge2020 #52hiking #naturecenter #naturelover #nature_perfection #water #creek #watersounds #hikingambassador #hikingadventures #hikingmissouri #missourihiking #missourihikingtrails #hikinginmissouri #hikingadventure #hikinglifestyle #hikinglove #hiking_my_life #hikingphotography #hikingwonders #hikingfunday #sundayfunday #sundayfunday☀️ #sundayfunday😎 (at Powder Valley Nature Reserve) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9NsBPNjA-F/?igshid=1510sc0tq5p3z

[52hikeswithcooper]

Hike #9 - Clear Creek Trail

February 25th, 2018

The snow flakes turned to rain drops in a major way this February.  After seeing postings of flooded trails all around Bloomington we opted for pavement. The Clear Creek rail to trail runs 2.4 miles one way from Tapp Road to Church Lane on the SW side of Bloomington. Though a paved path, it passes through enough fields and wooded areas that you feel like you’re in the country.

Today the creek was flowing and bursting from its banks. The discarded car-sized blocks of limestone on the other side of the creek called to our explorer’s hearts. I’ve spent way too much time staring at the locations of the abandoned quarries all over this part of Monroe County. We were tempted to veer from the path to hike around these treasures, but the creek proved more of a river this day.

Happy for our waterproof boots we enjoyed watching runners try to walk water where the creek flooded and finding our first crawdad of the season. Another sign that Spring is right around the corner.

At the southern end of the trail you'll find a historic 150′ bridge with great views of the creek and lovely trail hikers. Just south of where the Clear Creek trail meets the B-line there is parking and excellent picnic spots. Though the B-line comes to an end at Church Lane the trail continues south where the train once ran. 

For a manicured city park, the Clear Creek trail offers some beautiful scenes and a bit of wildness well within reach of home.

[russelljacksonart]

Hike #23 - General Butler State Park, Carrollton, KY. Butler Turpin House and Overlook Fossil Trail, 5.6 miles Some people have told me they wouldn't want to take up hiking, because in a forest there are things like snakes, spiders, mosquitos, flies, ticks, mud, blowdowns and big hills to climb. This is true. But there are also butterflies, lizards, frogs, birds, deer, crystal clear streams, waterfalls, beds of moss and pine needles softer than carpet, flowers, glades full of sunshine and big, beautiful trees. You have to take the good and the bad together, as in life. #52hikeschallenge #52hikechallenge #52hikes #forest #woods #nature #kentucky #midwest #outdoors #hiking #spring (at General Butler State Resort Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPqpNKXlFFX/?utm_medium=tumblr

[russelljacksonart]

Hike #51 - Hoosier National Forest, Hardinsburg, IN. Lick Creek Trail, 5 miles I talk a lot about nature, flora and fauna, thoughts, zen. All things you can find in a forest. But you can also find human history in forests. This rather unassuming trail that follows an old road contains a forgotten remnant of a nation's scars. A badly neglected cemetary is all that remains of a community of further slaves that settled this area of what is today the HNF in the early 1800s. Indiana was a free state, but one can imagine how welcome these people must have felt considering most of their neighbors would have been transplanted Southerners. After a generation or two most of these people sold off their land and moved further north, some even to Canada. The cemetery is off the official trail, but I suspect this is mostly to deter vandalism as the info board shows it on the map and there are signs posted near the tiny rut of a road that leads into it. Even so, there isn't much left to look at today. #52hikes #52hikeschallenge #52hikechallenge #52hikes2021 #indiana #southernindiana #indianahistory #midwesthistory #undergroundrailroad #outdoors #easternwoodlands (at Lick Creek Trail) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXw0YWpF1cm/?utm_medium=tumblr

[russelljacksonart]

Hike #50 - Charlestown State Park, Charlestown, IN. Trail 2, 0.5 miles I hate the idea of squeezing hikes in at the last minute, but, in service of a goal, sometimes you just have to do what you can. And, at the end of the day, I've never regretted spending any time in the woods, however brief. #52hikechallenge #52hikes2021 #52hikeschallenge #52hikes #autumnforest #fallcolors🍁🍂 #Midwest #Indiana #indianastateparks #southernindiana #hikersofinstagram (at Charlestown State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXv-AWwLDay/?utm_medium=tumblr