The Times Herald (Norristown, PA)
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Norristown: Officials to kick off 7th annual Montco Trail Challenge at Trail Junction
NORRISTOWN » Montgomery County announced Wednesday, May 4, 2022 the return of the Montco Trail Challenge for its seventh year. This annual family-friendly program encourages participants to track their visits to select Montgomery County trails to earn awards for completing visits to five, 10, or 15 participating trails.
In 2021, the Montco Trail Challenge saw more than 2,000 participants ranging in age from 2 months old to 80 years old. The program draws people from the surrounding region representing Montgomery, Bucks, Berks, Chester, Philadelphia, and Delaware counties.
“In Montgomery County, we have prioritized building and expanding our trail network to increase access to high-quality recreational opportunities right here in our backyard,” said Valerie A. Arkoosh, MD, MPH, Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners. “The Montco Trail Challenge provides a familyfriendly activity that is fun, healthy, and free for everyone to participate. We encourage residents to sign up and make a plan to get out on the trails this year!”
A kickoff event for the 2022 Montco Trail Challenge is scheduled for this Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Trail Junction Center off the Schuylkill River Trail in Norristown. The public is invited to attend this event to visit with area organizations and to receive a free children’s bike helmet while supplies last. The event will also feature a pop-up StoryWalk® and
“In Montgomery County, we have prioritized building and expanding our trail network to increase access to high-quality recreational opportunities right here in our backyard.”
— Valerie A. Arkoosh, chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners