America250 Active Challenge

#America250ActiveChallenge

Experience History. Explore Nature. Get Active.

For the Semiquincentennial of American Independence, the Huntingdon County Active Transportation Committee and the Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau challenge you to the #America250ActiveChallenge.

The #America250ActiveChallenge encourages participants to complete 250 units of a chosen activity throughout the year. The activities are designed to be accessible and showcase the region's unique landscapes and amenities. The "250" unit goal is a direct nod to the 250th anniversary, making the challenge easy to understand and promote.

Track your progress on your favorite fitness or experience app, share the challenge on your social media using the #America250ActiveChallenge hashtag and get after it!

Challenge Categories and Goals

Hiking / Trail Running / Backpacking

Log 250 km (155 miles) on trails like the Standing Stone Trail and Mid State Trail.

Suggested Routes:

137.09 km SST Cowan’s Gap State Park to Detwiler Junction
24.33 km MST Section 8 Detwiler Junction to PA 26
31.94 km MST Section 7 PA 26 to SR4014
17.83 km MST Section 6/Lower Trail SR4014 to Williamsburg
24.83 km MST Section 5 Williamsburg to PA 164
20.56 km MST Section 4 PA 164 to PA 36

View along the Thousand Steps - Standing Stone Trail — View along the Standing Stone Trail

Biking (Road or Gravel)

Log at least 250 miles of bicycling on paved or gravel roads like the trails in Rothrock State Forest.

Mountain Biking

Log at least 250 km of mountain biking on singletrack trails.

Suggested trails:

Allegrippis Trails at Raystown Lake

Rothrock State Forest

Flagpole Hill and Peace Chapel Trails, Huntingdon

Disc Golf

Play at least 250 holes on area disc golf course(s)

Suggested Courses:

Seven Points Disc Golf Course Pine 9

Seven Points Disc Golf Course Ravine 18

Canoe Creek State Park

Juniata College Disc Golf Course

Agape Farm Championship Disc Golf Course

Golf

Play at least 250 holes on area golf course(s)

Suggested Courses:

Huntingdon Country Club

Raystown Golf Resort

Paddling

Log at least 250 km (155 miles) of paddling.

Suggest Route - Juniata River Water Trail

43.55 km Upper JRWT Frankstown Branch Flowing Spring to Petersburg Fire Company
25.81 km Upper JRWT Little Juniata Branch Tyrone to Allison Road, Alexandria
7.31 km Lower Raystown Branch USACE Corbins Island to PFBC Point Access, Huntingdon
83.87 km Upper JRWT Warrior Ridge Dam, Petersburg to Victory Park, Lewistown
75.81 km Lower JRWT Victory Park to Duncannon on the Susquehanna River
13.71 km Raystown Branch JRWT Riddlesburg Bridge to Saxton VFW Park

Lap Swimming

Log 250 laps in an area swimming pool or beach.

Suggested Swimming Areas:

Raystown Lake Seven Points Beach

Raystown Lake Tatman Run Beach

Greenwood Furnace State Park Beach

Whipple Dam State Park Beach

Canoe Creek State Park Beach

Isett Community Pool, Huntingdon

Three Springs Community Pool, Three Springs

Mapleton Community Pool, Mapleton

Families having fun at Seven Points Beach — Seven Points Beach

Rock Climbing

Log 250 vertical meters of rock wall climbing.

Suggested Climbing Area:

Donation Rocks

Hunters Rocks

Bowling

Bowl 250 frames (25 games) at the Holiday Bowl or another area bowling alley.

Fishing

Successfully catch and release 250 fish over the course of the year on Huntingdon County’s streams, rivers or lakes.

Wildlife Viewing & Photography

Log 250 unique wildlife observations or photos, partnering with organizations like the Friends of Raystown Lake through their Raystown Wildlife Watch program or visit Shaver's Creek Environmental Center.

Multisport

Divide the 250 among any or all of the above challenges.