County Parks Trail Master

Objective: The County Parks Trail Master Challenge aims to promote responsible use, environmental stewardship, and community engagement among equestrians and hikers (sorry cyclists but many of these trails are off-limits to you). By traversing through the picturesque landscapes of Erie, Monroe and Genesee County’s Parks and committing to trail conservation, participants will not only deepen their connection with nature but also contribute to preserving it for future generations of trail riders.

Qualifications: Participants must fulfill the following criteria to be eligible for the challenge:

• • • Certification: Secure a Leave No Trace Certification – (Horseback riders may take the Stock Horse Cert)
    • Participating Parks
      • Black Creek Park – BlackCreekParkMap
      • Boston Forest County Park – BostonForestTrailMap
      • Erie County Forest – ErieCountyForestMap
      • Genesee County Park and Forest – GeneseeParkForestMap
      • Hunters Creek County Forest – HuntersCreekTrailMap
      • Mendon Ponds Park –  MendonPondsTrailMap
      • Northampton Park – NorthamptonTrailMap
      • Oatka Creek Park – OatkaCreekTrailMap
      • Webster Park – WebsterTrailMap

Challenges
Complete 5 Miles at 5 of the participating parks

Time Frame:
Participants are granted the liberty to complete the challenge at their own leisure, allowing for a customized and enriching trail experience.

Reporting:

• • • You can sign up and keep track of ALL 3 divisions at once on our County Parks Dashboard

Awards and Recognition:
Upon successful completion of the challenge, participants will be honored with the prestigious title of County Parks Trail Master and receive a patch.  Your will also be honored on our Challenge Leader Boards

Pay It Forward:
A portion of your entry will go towards the community organizations that help maintain these trail systems.