Hike–A–Thon to benefit The Alexander John "AJ" Smullen Scholarship Fund

In collaboration with the Hamilton County Northville-Placid Trail 100 Anniversary Celebration, we are sponsoring several ways you can hike for a cause along the NPT!

Registration is $10 per person.

All those who pre-register by August 19, will receive a limited-edition NPT 100 Anniversary patch for their participation. Patches will be handed out at the event. 

3 Ways to participate

Option 1: Walk

Starting at the Trail Entrance on Route 8 at the intersection of Old Piseco Road, you will walk along the roadway to the Inn on Piseco.

• Distance: 2.4 Miles 
• Walk Time: About 50 minutes
• Hike level: Easy
• Start Time:  12:00 p.m. (Noon)

Option 2: Hike

NPT Trail section hike Whitehouse to The Inn on Piseco.

• Distance: 8.2 Miles
• Hike Time: About 3 hours
• Hike Level: Intermediate
• Start Times:
  • 1st group of 8 @ 8:00 a.m.
  • 2nd group of 8 @ 8:30 a.m.
  • 3rd group of 8 @ 9:00 a.m.
  • 4th option - at your own time

**All hikes are self-guided and at your own pace**

Option 3: Hike

NPT trail section hike Perkins Clearing to The Inn on Piseco.

• Distance: 9.2 miles

• Hike Time: About 4 hours
• Hike Level: Challenging 
• Start Times:
  • 1st group of 8 @ 7:30 a.m.
  • 2nd group of 8 @ 8:00 a.m.
  • 3rd group of 8 @ 8:300 a.m.
  • 4th option - at your own time 

**All hikes are self-guided and at your own pace**

All three options for the Hike-A-Thon will end at the Inn on Piseco, the Irondequoit, for the NPT 100 Anniversary Celebration - Trail Mix & Tunes!

About the AJ Smullen Fund

Alexander John "AJ" Smullen was born on June 21, 2009, and passed away on March 6, 2024. AJ loved Coca-Cola, dogs, antiquing, wearing flannel, and being outside. He wanted to go to forestry school and had just completed a hunter safety course. He touched many people’s hearts during his time with us here and is the namesake of a scholarship for higher education in an outdoor career.

A portion of the proceeds will be presented to The Alexander John "AJ" Smullen Scholarship Fund – a scholarship for higher education in an outdoor career.

REGISTER HERE