The Trustees of Reservations "Hike 125" challenge arrived this week!

A free challenge to hike and explore Trustees properties in Massachusetts.

With 120+ places and hundreds of miles of trails to explore across the state, The Trustees is challenging you to get hiking and see just how much you can explore.

Get outside, start hiking, and see just how great Massachusetts is.

What is Hike Trustees?

Hike Trustees was originally conceived to celebrate our 125th anniversary in 2016. In the years since, we've watched it grow in exciting ways, and though 2020 found us adjusting to a new normal, we also welcomed new visitors seeking ways to stay mindful and connected. In response we've retooled Hike Trustees to be more flexible so that it fits in with your new routines and offers multiple ways to engage with nature and achieve your personal wellness goals.

It's healthy. It's free. It's fun. So… take a hike!

All you need to do is visit our properties and log your hiking miles on this site. Use one of the many fitness or GPS apps to track your mileage. Keep an eye on your progress on our leaderboards. And you can upload photos of your experiences on this site, too. We love to see them!

This year you will find:

• Monthly email prompts with new challenges
• An updated logging system and new prizes
• Unique curated hikes and tips for exploring hidden gems
• An active Facebook group for Trustees hikers of all levels

Where will #HikeTrustees take you?

Logging your miles is a rewarding way to chronicle your wellness journey, achieve personal goals, and push beyond your own expectations. Track your progress on the leaderboard with categories we hope will inspire you to propel further, and reach milestones for fun prizes.

Tier	Miles      Sites       Hikes

Mytoi Meanderer	0-5	1-2	1-2
Cormier Woods Wanderer	6-15	3-5	3-5
Pegan Hill Prospector	16-30	6-10	6-10
Tyringham Cobble Traveler	31-50	11-20	11-20
Rock House Rambler	51-100	21-35	21-35
Dunes' Edge Discoverer	101-150	36-50	36-50
Peaked Mountain Pioneer	151-250	51-70	51-100
East Over Explorer	251-350	71-90	101-200
Ames Estate Adventurer	351-500	91-115	201-300
Tully Lake Trekker	500+	116-121	301+

Monthly Prizes

If you participate in Hike Trustees for a particular month, you'll automatically be entered in that month's drawing to win Trustees-branded swag. The top-ranked hikers will be celebrated with social media shout-outs at the end of every month. See what you can achieve in 30 days!

Yearly Prizes

The 2021 challenge winners will each earn a $50 gift certificate to spend at ShopTheTrustees. Participate in the yearly challenge, and you'll be entered in a drawing for the Grand Prize: a staff-guided tour of your favorite Trustees property. At the end of the year, the winners in each category will be notified and celebrated on Trustees social media channels and in our Member magazine, Special Places.

Reaching New Tiers

Whether you hit the trails to find solace in nature, spend time with loved ones, or reach personal wellness goals, we're thrilled to celebrate all journeys. As added incentive to get outside and get moving, prizes will be awarded when you reach a new milestone.

• Hike 25 miles, visit 25 sites, or do 25 hikes (whichever comes first), and earn a Hike Trustees bumper sticker.

• Hike 50 miles, visit 50 sites, or do 50 hikes (whichever comes first), and earn a commemorative Hike Trustees 2021 patch. Receive additional patches at 100, 250, and 500 miles.

• Hike 200 miles and earn a complimentary12-month extension of your Trustees Membership (for existing Members), or a new one-year Membership at the family level.

No matter what type of trail you hike or how far you go, don't forget to share your highlights and amazing adventures! Post your photos on social media with #HikeTrustees for a virtual high-five.

I've made an effort with this program in 2018 & 2019, but COVID knocked it out for 2020.