This year, we are offering two ways to complete the Fountain Hills Hiking Challenge:
Complete 6 of the hikes. Complete hikes totaling 35 miles.
Register online at FountainHillsAZ.gov/REC
All registered participants will receive a commemorative Fountain Hills Hiking Challenge t-shirt. Complete all 6 hikes or 35 miles and share your pictures on social media to be entered to win a $50 gift card and a Fountain Hills Swag. Share your hiking pictures by tagging us on Instagram (@FountainHillsRec) Facebook (@fhparksandrec), or email rpreston@fountainhillsaz.gov.
Kickoff the November Hiking Challenge - November 1st at 8AM - 11AM Fountain Park - Kiwanis Ramada
Come out and join us SCFH and presenting sponsor, The Sonoran Lifestyle Team at ReMax Sun Properties to kick-off a new season, begin the Hiking Challenge, catch up with old friends, make new ones, and find out what’s planned for the 2023-2024 season. Talk to Trailblazers, Trailhead Hosts, Stewards and members of the FH Desert Botanical Garden to find out how you can get involved. Registration is not required to join us for Coffee and Cookies.
At 9:00am the Fountain Hills Hiking Challenge begins - join the SCFH Guided Hike for an easy walk around Fountain Lake and hike up the Lake Overlook Trail (2 miles). For those wanting a little extra you can hike back over the Lake Overlook Trail. Bring 1 liter of water, wear shoes with grippy soles, and bring hiking poles if needed. No dogs please!
Registration for the Hiking Challenge is strongly encouraged (but not required to join this guided hike) at fountainhillsaz.gov/rec. If not registered for the Hiking Challenge, registration for the SCFH Guided Hike is required. Click to register for the hike only course, # 2153.
T-Shirt Pick Up
The Hiking Challenge T-shirts will be available for pick up beginning November 1st at the Fountain Hills Hiking Challenge Kickoff Party. After November 1st, T-shirts can be picked up at Town Hall Monday-Thursday 7:00am-6:00 pm. Town Hall is located at 16705 E Avenue of the Fountains.
Read about the trails and difficulty at https://www.fountainhillsaz.gov/724/Fountain-Hills-Hiking-Challenge