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Spring 2026 Hiking Challenge

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60 mi

May 31, 2026 · Swannanoa, North Carolina, US

Annual tradition since 2026

North Carolina
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Get outside & get moving this spring!

Please venmo or zelle Sage $10 to cover the cost of the 2026 Spring Hiking Challenge commemorative patch. If you want to participate but don’t want a patch, you don’t have to pay anything :) Thank you!!

Venmo - @Sage-Kearney

Zelle - 404-936-4292

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