Let's get outside!
Join us for the 2024 Mountain Commerce Bank Challenge – a 75 mile challenge to connect everyone to nature, make new friends, explore new places, and have fun!
Take on the challenge to log 75 miles on hikes, rides and paddles selected by former Olympian and outdoor enthusiast Missy Kane. We’ve selected adventures for you to explore or pick places you already love to go! Earn and patch and enjoy prizes and a celebration for your accomplishment.
New to the outdoors? Missy and other REI experts will teach you where and how to go at our free intro hiking, biking and paddling group outings held each month. And meet new friends and challenges on our four adventures led by Missy.
It's fun, easy and free!
THE CHALLENGE
Keep track of your miles with this tracking sheet. Choose from our suggested routes or pick your own places to explore! Don’t be afraid to visit the same trail twice – after all, a trail in spring looks different once fall arrives!
THE OUTINGS
New to the outdoors? The four group outings will be led by Missy Kane and will teach you where and how to go hiking, biking and paddling. You’ll discover new places and meet other outdoor adventurers!
Outing 1 : Haw Ridge Hike
Date: April 19th at 10am
Distance: 5 Miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Starting Location: 200 Old Edgemoor Rd., Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Outing 2 : Seven Islands State Birding Park Hike
Date: June 21st at 9am
Distance: 6 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Starting Location: 2809 Kelly Ln., Kodak, TN 37764
Outing 3 : Alcoa Bike Ride
Date: August 23rd at 9am
Distance: 15 Miles
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Starting Location: North Greenway Parking Area – Alcoa Trail, Maryville, TN 37804
Outing 4 : House Mountain Hike
Date: October 25th at 10am
Distance: 3.5 miles
Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
Starting Location: 9601 Hogskin Rd., Corryton, TN 37721
THE BASICS
Geared towards beginners in outdoor adventure, these introductory group outings will help you gain experience and confidence in hiking, biking and paddling from REI experts. We’ve picked fun locations to equip new adventurers with the skills needed to earn your Mountain Commerce Bank Challenge patch.
Clinic 1 : Hiking Basics
Date: April 4th 5-7pm
Location: I.C. King Park, Maryville Pike Entrance
Clinic 3 : Paddling Basics
Date: June 6th 5-7pm
Location: Sequoyah Hills Park – East Parking Lot 1604 Cherokee Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37919
Clinic 4 : Hiking Basics
Date: July 18th 5-7pm
Location: I.C. King Park, Maryville Pike Entrance
Clinic 5 : Paddling Basics
Date: September 19th 5-7pm (Rescheduled for rain!)
Location: Sequoyah Hills Park – East Parking Lot
Are you ready to join the challenge?
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Participants who complete 75 miles by December 2024 will receive a Mountain Commerce Bank Challenge patch!
The Mountain Commerce Bank Challenge is sponsored by:
