2023 Mammoth Hike Challenge
September 15, 2023
Hike, walk, run, or backpack 43 miles on the Ice Age Trail during the month of October 2023 and visit 3 of our Trail Communities to earn a hiking certificate and a limited-edition patch. Antigo is one of nineteen Ice Age Trail Communities. To view all 2023 Ice Age Trail Communities, click here. To learn more about Antigo, download Antigo's Ice Age Trail Community itinerary.
Log the miles over days, weekends, weeks, or one big adventure. You have the entire month of October to do it!
Challenge yourself to:
When you register, you’ll receive:
Bonus Miles are for hikers who can't make 43 miles. We invite you to compile your 43 miles with (or without) taking advantage of bonus mile opportunities:
Earn bonus miles:
There’s no limit to the number of bonus miles you can earn. Get out there, explore, and enjoy! You will be able to share the bonus miles you earn on the completion form.
Businesses that would like to sign up to participate in Trail Magic, click here to download the form.
Click here for more information. »
September 15, 2023
Hike, walk, run, or backpack 43 miles on the Ice Age Trail during the month of October 2023 and visit 3 of our Trail Communities to earn a hiking certificate and a limited-edition patch. Antigo is one of nineteen Ice Age Trail Communities. To view all 2023 Ice Age Trail Communities, click here. To learn more about Antigo, download Antigo's Ice Age Trail Community itinerary.
Challenge yourself to:
- Explore new-to-you segments or NEW Ice Age Trail segments added since the last Challenge: White Cedar, Gibbs Lake, Evansville, Cornell, and soon the new Rib Lake segment!
- Enjoy vibrant fall colors.
- Spend family time on the Trail.
- Slow down, unplug, and tune in.
- Listen more and talk less.
- Stop at every bench to rest and reflect.
- Laugh, sing, and seek joy.
- Watch a sunrise or sunset while on the Trail.
- Take a night hike.
- Introduce someone new to the Trail.
- Find one or two new ways to enjoy the Trail on your quest toward 43 miles.
When you register, you’ll receive:
- Itineraries highlighting Ice Age Trail Communities, their local businesses and attractions, and nearby Ice Age Trail segments to explore,
- Special invites to Challenge events,
- A coupon code from our sponsor, Duluth Trading Company.
Bonus Miles are for hikers who can't make 43 miles. We invite you to compile your 43 miles with (or without) taking advantage of bonus mile opportunities:
Earn bonus miles:
- Visit an additional Trail Community = 10 bonus miles
- Attend a Mammoth Hike Challenge event = 10 bonus miles
- Become an Ice Age Trail Alliance member = 10 bonus miles
- Volunteer with the Ice Age Trail Alliance = 10 bonus miles
- Complete a ColdCache = 5 bonus miles
- Hike with an Ice Age Trail newbie = 5 bonus miles
- Share a Challenge experience on social media (#MammothHikeChallenge, @iceagetrail) = 5 bonus miles
There’s no limit to the number of bonus miles you can earn. Get out there, explore, and enjoy! You will be able to share the bonus miles you earn on the completion form.
Businesses that would like to sign up to participate in Trail Magic, click here to download the form.
Click here for more information. »
