Hike with Heart: The 2025 Five Hikes Challenge
August 30 – October 31, 2025
Registration Opening Soon
The Forest Society’s popular do-it-yourself hiking adventure is back for its sixth year with a new theme: Hike with Heart — an invitation to connect more deeply with New Hampshire’s forests and consider how your steps can help protect them for future generations.
Hike with Heart — and Help the Forests You Love
Whether you're hiking for solitude, joy, or discovery, each trail is a reminder of the shared places we all cherish — and a chance to be part of a growing community that gives back to the land. This year, we invite you to:
- Walk the land, share the love: Post photos and tag us @ForestSociety using #5HikesChallenge to inspire others.
- Demonstrate thoughtful stewardship: Follow the Wildly Responsible principles — plan, pack, prepare, care for others, and protect the land.
- Give back to the hiking community: Pack out some trash (even if it’s not yours), make a mobile or trailhead donation, or join a volunteer stewardship workday.
- Inspire belonging: Share what makes these forests meaningful to you and encourage others to learn more about our mission.
How It Works
From August 30 through October 31, participants choose five hiking or walking destinations from a list of 30+ scenic Forest Society properties located across New Hampshire (this year's list coming soon)— including the Seacoast, Merrimack Valley, Monadnock, Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee, Lakes, White Mountains, and North Country regions. You can also track your progress and explore destinations using the Forest Society Mobile App (powered by OuterSpatial).
Once registered, you'll receive:
- Printed trail maps,directions, and trail guides for your selected hikes
- Tips for hiking safely and responsibly
- Interpretive info about the land
- A limited-edition 2025 Five Hikes Challenge sticker
- Invitations to optional guided hikes led by Forest Society staff
Did you know?
The 5 Hikes Challenge is FREE for Forest Society members — and membership costs the same as registering for the challenge. Become a member now and get:
- Free entry to the challenge
- A full year of membership benefits, including our Forest Notes magazine and complimentary tickets to Lost River Gorge
- The chance to protect the 200+ forests you love