When: Saturday July 12, 2025
Where: Cross Ranch State Park - Matah Trail - 2.4 miles away
Why: For the fifth year, the North Dakota Park & Recreation Department (NDPRD) has issued a statewide “12 Months – 12 Hikes” Challenge. To participate, just pick and hike a qualifying trail in one of the 14 state parks. You can complete your hikes all in one park or explore any of 14 locations across the state.
The North Dakota Geocaching Association (NDGCA) would like to help everyone complete their hiking challenge and climb the leaderboard. To do this, we will be hosting an event in a different state park each month, so we can get together with other geocachers and hike.
What: We will meet in the parking lot for geotalking until everyone has arrived, and complete the hike together. Afterwards there will be light snacks and refreshments.
Reminders: A daily pass ($7) or annual ND state park pass ($35) is required to enter. Dress for the weather/trails
For more info on the 2025 12 Months-12 Hikes Challenge visit: https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/challenges