Summer Hike-a-thon Scavenger Hunt 2023
July 1 - 31, 2023
Get ready for MHLC's Summer Hike-a-thon Scavenger Hunt!
This year there will be painted woodland animal cutouts hidden at all 22 preserves.
Fantastical Creatures of the Rail Trail: We're teaming with Art on the Rail Trail again this year to expand the scavenger hunt! You can find sculptures of "Fantastical Creatures" all along the Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail!
Let the fun begin! Follow the steps below to get started:
- Use the form below to register for the event. Clues will be sent to registered participants before July 1.
- Visit an MHLC Preserve to find woodland animals or search the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail for Fantastical Creature sculptures.
The scavenger hunt creations will remain in the the preserves and on the Rail Trail all through the month of July. - Take a selfie with it! We love group photos; each person in the photo who is registered gets an ice cream card!
- Send your selfies to connect@mohawkhudson.org before the August 5th deadline to receive the following:
- An ice cream card from our sponsor, Stewart's Shops, (while supplies last, cards will be mailed mid-August)
- One entry in the drawing to win one of the Rail Trail artworks,
- One entry for a chance to win one of many prizes, including the grand prize, two tickets to Six Flags Great Escape!
MHLC Preserve - Scavenger Hunt Clues
ART Fantasical Creatures - List of Sculptures to Find
As part of our registration process, we require that all event participants agree to our Event Release and Waiver of Liability. A photography release is included in this waiver.
Read the full waiver here