Get your walking shoes ready!

Ottawa County is home to many of Ohio's most breathtaking views and natural spaces, and the Outdoor Hiking Challenge is giving you the chance to see them all AND earn a prize!

Use the form to record and complete 9 out of 13 Ottawa County hiking destinations by Dec. 5, 2024, to earn a cozy Campfire Mug to warm you up with a soothing beverage on those cold days to come. Take the Challenge up a notch and join scheduled Guided Walks throughout the fall season! Our line-up allows you to hike the restricted-access area of Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve, tour the historic district of Lakeside Chautauqua, learn about monarch butterflies and their migration, and more!

See a full schedule of Guided Walks here.

Beginning September 3rd, Log Sheets will be available at:

• The Park District of Ottawa County Office, 3979 E Knoll Crest Dr., Port Clinton
• The Ottawa County Health Department, 1856 E Perry St., Port Clinton
• Local government offices in Port Clinton, Danbury Township, the Village of Marblehead, Catawba Island Township, the Village of Elmore, the Village of Genoa, and the Village of Oak Harbor
• and more!

Check out the Outdoor Hiking Challenge webpage to learn more about the program, including submission guidelines, and our partnering agencies. Follow us on Facebook for weekly Challenge updates & news. See you on the trails! #outdoorhikingchallenge