Wild Hikes Challenge

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 Download Wild Hikes Form - click here to download

 

Form submission options

solar eclipse2024 Wild Hikes Challenge -
Year of the Eclipse! 

The 2024 Wild Hikes Challenge is the Year of the Eclipse to honor the historic total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Portage County is in the path of totality and the next total solar eclipse in Ohio will not happen again until 2099! Watch our website and newsletter for solar eclipse park programs. Learn more about the eclipse here. Complete 8 of the listed hikes to earn rewards!

Please note: Medallions are not yet available for distribution. You are welcome to submit your form early - we will keep you informed of the medallion availability and pickup events. 

To submit your completed forms: 

  • Check out our Things to Do page for in-person Wild Hikes Challenge form turn-in options. We have a variety of dates and times set up in our parks for you to turn in your form and get your rewards. 
  • Call 330-297-7728 or email for an appointment *our offices are only open by appointment at this time   

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REWARD TYPESUGGESTED DONATION
Annual Medallion$5
Hiking Staff$10
Pet Bandana$5

Our Foundation makes it possible to provide the Wild Hikes Challenge rewards. Many of our hiking staffs are hand-hewn by Hiram Farm staff in Hiram Township or supplied by Camp Asbury and hewn by Portage Park District volunteers. 


MISSED A YEAR?
DISCLAIMER: Forms may contain outdated information, for reference - always check the kiosk for park map and information before you hike. If the medallion has no link below - it is because we no longer have stock in those medallions. You can still complete that year's challenge, but would not be able to receive the reward. 

wood frog

2023 Year of the Wood Frog

    

Your Portage Parks wild hike medallion

2022 Your Portage Parks    

30 years logo art for medallion

 

2021 Celebrating 30 years

2020 medallion year of the owl

2020 Year of the Owl

2019 medallion

2019 Year of the Pollinator

Wild hikes medallion 2018
2018 Year of the American Beech
Wild Hikes medallion 2017
2017 Year of Vibrant Green Spaces

2016 25th anniversary medallion

2016 Celebrating 25 years

Wild Hikes medallion 2015
2015 Year of Soils
Wild Hikes medallion 2014
2014 Year of the Salamander
Wild Hikes medallion 2013
2013 Year of the Snake
Wild Hikes medallion 2012
2012 Year of the Bat  
Wild Hikes medallion 2011
2011 Year of the Forests
 

Year of the Challenge

Year of the Foundation

Wild Hikes medallion 2009
2009 Year of the River
 

Donations

Accepted payment methods are checks and exact cash only
To make a donation for a hiking staff and/or medallion, please make Checks out to:

Portage Park District Foundation
705 Oakwood St. Suite G-4
Ravenna, OH 44266