Wild Hikes Challenge
Form submission options
2024 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 - we expect them to arrive by the end of May. 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
REWARD TYPE | SUGGESTED DONATION |
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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DISCLAIMER: Forms may contain outdated information, for reference - always check the kiosk for park map and information before you hike.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.
2023 Year of the Wood Frog | ||||
2021 Celebrating 30 years | 2020 Year of the Owl | 2019 Year of the Pollinator | 2018 Year of the American Beech | |
2017 Year of Vibrant Green Spaces | 2016 Celebrating 25 years | 2015 Year of Soils | 2014 Year of the Salamander | 2013 Year of the Snake |
2012 Year of the Bat | 2011 Year of the Forests | Year of the Foundation | 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