Broome County Hiking Challenge



Note -- Hikes must be completed AFTER the program kick-off date of April 28, 2019 (there is no 'end date' to the challenge) !


"Great selection of trails.  Got to explore Broome County better than I ever thought I would !" -- Broome County Hike Challenge finisher

Trail marker used at Broome County Parks like Hawkins Pond and Aqua-Terra.


Broome County Hiking Challenge -- Visit this site for full details describing each "challenge" for the 12 hiking destinations which make up the Hiking Challenge (note - this link takes you to the "GO ALL OUT BROOME" website)

Broome County Dozen Brochure  -- A printable, two page spreadsheet to bring along with you as you hike (note - this link takes you to the "GO ALL OUT BROOME" website)



Use links below for additional tips and suggested routes to follow for a few of our Hiking Challenge Destinations:


NY State Parks:

Broome County Parks:

Town Parks:

Nature Preserves:


(*)  Free maps for these specific destinations can be found in the Avenza App (note - this app is for mobile devices only):


The remaining destinations will be added to Avenza in the near future !

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Broome County Hiking Challenge with Julia Laude


Click above to view Julia's hiking segments from “Around the Tiers” -- WBNG-TV News (channel 12, Binghamton), Fall 2022


TO RECEIVE YOUR HIKING CHALLENGE PATCH:

    Step 1 -- Complete each of your 12 hikes...note -- each hike must have been completed AFTER the program kick-off date, April 28, 2019.

    Step 2 -- Apply by submitting your information and hike dates to Hiking Challenge Application Form  

    Step 3 -- Click "Add to Cart", below, to purchase patches ($5 each), they will be mailed to you by the Triple Cities Hiking Club.  Adjust patch quantity in your 'cart'.


Harrison Howell, age 3 1/2 and finisher #34, enjoys a quick snack enroute to completing the hike challenge with his Dad, Adam ! 

 (photo by Adam Howell)

Hiker Sharon Blabac, finisher #37, completes her Broome County Dozen at Jones Park during the TCHC's annual Halloween hike, October 27, 2019 

(photo by Walt Bogumil)



Would you like to purchase or renew a TCHC membership ?  Please visit our TCHC on-line Store

Memberships are $5 / year / household (Jan 1 - Dec 31)