From staff reports
According to the MDNR, Michigan has 13,000 miles of state-managed trails, thousands of miles of local, county and federally managed trails, and more rail-trail miles than any other U.S. state.
The 2020 Michigan Trails Challenge offers everyone a chance to walk, run, ride, hike, bike or paddle during Michigan Trails Weeks, Sept. 20-27, to help the state attain its goal of 100,000 miles – all to benefit trails.
As participants log their miles, they earn multiple badges to qualify them for entries in a drawing for outdoor gear and Michigan-branded prizes. The first badge is earned after a combination of registration and a mile-long activity. Thereafter, badges are earned for any of the following: horseback ride for 5 miles; walk, run or hike for 5 miles; bike for 10 miles or paddle for 2 miles.
Those participating may also donate online to their favorite trail.
To sign up for the challenge or to donate, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Lansing/MichiganTrailsWeekChallenge
