🌲 New Side Trail Badge Challenge! 🌲

We are thrilled to announce a new hiking challenge, thanks to the efforts of our dedicated members, John McCuaig and Tessa Shelvey.

Challenge Details:

  • Objective: Hike 15 ORTA side trails within a 12-month period to earn the beautiful new Side Trail Badge.
  • Suggested Trails: East Walker Loop, West Walker Loop, Al Shaw Trail, Albright Side Trail, Secord Side Trail, White Family Side Trail, Goodwood Tract Side Trail, Hollidge Tract, Clarke Tract, Hall Tract, Eldred King Woodland, Pangman Springs, Porritt Tract, Whitchurch CA Side Trail, Robinson Tract.
  • Flexibility: You may substitute with other ORTA side trails, but no duplicates!

How to Participate:

  1. Track Your Hikes: Use the Side Trail Challenge Hike Log to keep a record of your hikes.
  2. Get a Guidebook: Need a guidebook to view the side trails? Purchase one at Discovery Night for $25 or contact Cathy Souch at guidebooks@oakridgestrail.org.

Join us in exploring the beauty of our side trails and earn your badge! Happy hiking! 🥾