Spring Into Steep Rock Hiking Challenge March 20 – June 18, 2026 Join us for the Spring Into Steep Rock Hiking Challenge — a self-paced adventure to hike 30 miles during the spring season across any of our preserves: Hidden Valley, Steep Rock, Macricostas, and West Mountain. Spring is one of the most beautiful times to explore the preserves. Watch for blooming spring ephemerals like trout lily, budding trees, returning birdsong, and longer, brighter days. Let’s welcome the season together — one mile at a time. Hike a little at a time or log longer treks — miles can be completed on any SRA trails between March 20 and June 16. Track your mileage and submit your total by the final day of the challenge. Easily log your miles online. Alternatively, you can track your miles on your own and email your final results to info@steeprockassoc.org to ensure we can confirm you've completed the Challenge. Additional info: https://steeprockassoc.org/spring-into-steep-rock/ Join us at our Summer Firepi
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for March 20.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to New Preston, CT.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
