The New England Trail (NET) has been known to me as the Metacomet Trail for thirty-years, and I am still trying to get used to the name change. The NET HIKE 50 (or 100) CHALLENGE is something I've done each year since it began, and I hope to complete it again in 2022...
You read that right— the NET Hike Challenge is back for 2022!
Over the last four years, almost 800 participants have completed the challenge, logging over 60,000 miles on the New England Trail! You heard that right, over 60,000 miles or points earned by you through hiking, volunteering, and exploring! Thank you for choosing the NET over and over again for your adventures.
In 2018 we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the National Trails System with our first 50-mile challenge. In 2019, we built upon this by adding an extra 100-mile challenge to highlight the 10 year anniversary of the designation of the NET. In 2020, we encouraged participants to use the NET as their close-to-home trail amidst travel restrictions. In 2021, we saw nearly 200 people complete both the Hike 50 and Hike 100 challenges!
As life returns to a (semi) normal pace, we are excited to announce the 2022 Hike Challenge!
Now more than ever, spending time outdoors has become a crucial part of staying mentally and physically healthy. Hike 50 or 100 miles (unique or repetitive) during the 2022 calendar year on the NET and submit your points to receive a special edition completion patch. Log your mileage over the year and once you complete your challenge, make sure to share your story with us!