Challenges
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HIKING & NATURE CHALLENGES
Join over 5000+ outsiders hitting the trails and observing nature to raise money for a good cause.
The WNY Hiking Challenge runs from May 1 – November 17 featuring 32 trails throughout WNY.
The Finger Lakes Hiking Challenge runs from May 15 – November 17 featuring 32 trails throughout the Finger Lakes region.
The Winter Birding Challenge runs January – March featuring 30 birding related tasks.
Past Challenges
The WNY Urban Treks Challenge runs from June 15 – October 15 featuring 12 urban treks in WNY.
The Finger Lakes Winter Challenge runs December – March featuring 20 trails through frozen Finger Lakes region.
The Spring Birding Challenge runs from April 22 – June 30 featuring 15 hotspots in WNY.
The Buffalo Audubon Society Nature Challenge runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The WNY Winter Challenge runs December – March featuring 20 trails through snowy WNY.
New this year, the Birds on the Niagara Winter Birding Challenge.
Other Local Challenges
Take on the Finger Lakes Trail Conference’s annual challenge FLT50 Hiking Challenge. Hike 50 miles or more on the Finger Lakes Trail in a calendar year and earn a patch.
