LACE-UP YOUR HIKING BOOTS AND 'HIKE THE HILL' FOR ALL
September 12th-October 12th
Join in on the fun as we make the trek from the Downtown Y up the hill to Enger Tower, all while supporting your community. This course is sure to test your strength and tenacity as you hike the two miles and climb over 500 vertical feet up the Superior Hiking Trail. Want an extra challenge? Make it a round trip!
WHY HIKE THE HILL?
In order to continue providing uninhibited access to healthy living, we need your help. When you Hike the Hill FOR ALL you are helping ensure we are able to continue providing membership and program scholarships to youth and families in need. Here are a few reasons our community is lacing up their boots to Hike the Hill:
- I hiked the hill to give all youth the opportunity to take swimming lessons and learn the importance of safety around water.
- I hiked the hill to help families in transition reconnect and recreate in a safe and welcoming environment.
- I hiked the hill to ensure area youth are learning the importance of healthy eating and physical activity.
- I hiked the hill to be a part of something bigger than myself in my community.
HOW IT WORKS
- Register for the event online, in person at a branch, or by calling us at 218.722.4745
- Pick any day and time between September 12th- October 12th to Hike the Hill or choose from one of our pre-set group hike dates and times to hike it with a Y staff:
- Doggy Hike with Hayden on Sunday, September 19th at 1:00 p.m.
- Family Hike with Brendon on Saturday, September 25th at 10:00 a.m.
- Active Seniors Hike the Lakewalk with Heidi: Date and Time TBD
- Additional Y led hikes: TBD
- Hike the Hill! Be sure to hike with a buddy, bring along water, take some selfies, enjoy the view, and reflect on how you are doing something great for yourself and your community when you’re out there hiking.
- The suggested route is included below, is available as a hard-copy map at the Downtown Y, can be found on Google Maps, and is also on MapMyRun under the title: “Hike the Hill Duluth Y”
- Be prepared to provide your own shuttle at the top or down-hike back to the Y after summiting Enger Tower
- Share your photos on social media with the hashtag #HikeTheHillDuluthY or send along pictures via email for us to share to: kdavey@duluthymca.org. You'll get one entry into our door prize drawing for sharing your photos with us!
- Pick up your Hike the Hill warm-up mug and Jen & Mike's Cocoa at our Downtown Duluth YMCA (mugs pictured below, please note the mugs and cocoa are available for the first 150 registrants).
- Hiking the actual route, not your style? You can still take part in this event and support your community by "hiking the Lakewalk", “swimming the hill”, “hiking the stair climber”, or “arm cycling the hill” inside our walls, outside, or at home.
- Live out of the area but want to participate? Register for the event and simply find a 2-mile climb wherever you are!
Hike the Hill with the Y!
Unsure of the route? If you would prefer to Hike the Hill with a Y staff or volunteer plan on joining us!
- Doggy Hike with Hayden, Woodland Community and Gymnastics Director, on Sunday, September 19th at 1:00 p.m.
- Meet at the Downtown Y
- Family Hike with Brendon, Director of Healthy Living, on Saturday, September 25th at 10:00 a.m.
- Meet at the Downtown Y
- Active Older Adults Hike the Lakewalk with Heidi, Active Older Adults Coordinator: Wednesday, September 29th at 1:00 p.m.
- Meet at the 21st Ave E parking lot below the freeway at 12:45 p.m.
- Ladies Hike with Emily, Downtown Branch Exec, on Saturday, October 9th at 9:00 a.m.
- Meet at the Downtown Y
Y staff and volunteers will have a basic first-aid kit and cell phone along on all hikes for safety purposes. Staff will plan on hiking both up to Enger and back down to the Y, however, please feel free to arrange your own shuttle to pick you up at Enger Tower if you would prefer a one-way hike. In case of inclement weather, hike cancellations will be posted on the website a minimum of two hours in advance.
