MOVE MORE!

Written by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation staff

Our area is teaming with opportunities to get outside to walk, run, roll or skip. The Chelsea Trail Challenge encourages everyone to take advantage of the 50+ trails in and around the Chelsea community by ‘accepting the challenge.’

The Chelsea Trail Challenge is supported by Ugly Dog Distillery and overseen by the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce. Participants can kayak, canoe, paddleboard, run, hike, bike, ski, snowshoe, ride on horses or use a trail as permissible by the trail. The challenger then takes a photo of themselves on the trail or at the trailhead. The types of trails people can use include paved trails, mountain bike trails, rustic cross country or nature preserve hikes, lakes, and equestrian trails.

This is the third year of the trail challenge, and it’s growing fast! Last year 502 people accepted the challenge. Every new trail submitted serves as an entry into a grand prize drawing. This year’s grand prizes include a $750 gift card to Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, and a set of two adult kayaks. People who log in 10 different trails are eligible to pick up a free hiking utility bracelet and there are different milestone buttons based on the number of trails visited.

The Trail Challenge started on February 1st and runs through November 30, 2023. People can learn more by visiting Chelseamich.com/annualevents/ctc.