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CATS Northern Pathways Challenge
WESTPORT — Champlain Area Trails has announced the Northern Pathways Challenge, starting on National Trails Day, June 5. Participants can register on the CATS website.
Hike three of the five trails, and earn a limited-edition commemorative patch.
“I’m looking forward to this challenge, ” said Derek Rogers, CATS development director. “It will give our supporters a chance to explore some wonderful Clinton County trails. ”
The Northern Pathways Challenge will be based in Clinton County. It will run until Dec. 31. Registration is $5 per hiker.
In a region full of trails, it’s hard to know what to choose. CATS picked five trail options for this challenge: Mud Pond Trail, Ausable Marsh Trail, Lyon Mountain Trail, Peru’s Little Ausable Trail and Point au Roche’s Long Point Trail.
“We were eager to do this challenge, ” said Chris Maron, CATS executive director, “All you need to do is hike three out of five trails to earn a patch. Most are relatively easy, fun and family-friendly. Clinton County has some hidden gem trails, and we’re excited to have people explore and discover them. ”
Last fall, CATS launched the Grand Challenge, in place of the annual Grand Hike — a 14-mile long community hike and fundraising event that goes from hamlet to hamlet, combining CATS trails and scenic back roads. Due to COVID-19, the plans had to be altered for safety concerns. The Grand Challenge offered a self-managed hiking route to earn a patch. With so much success, CATS decided to run the Northern Pathways Challenge.
To learn more about this challenge or to register, visit www.champlainareatrails.com, email info@champlainareatrails.com, or call the office at 518-962-2287.
Champlain Area Trails is a nonprofit, accredited land trust whose mission is to save land, make trails, connect people with nature and promote economic vitality in New York’s Champlain Valley.
