Hike–A–Thon to benefit The Alexander John "AJ" Smullen Scholarship Fund
**Registration for this event is now closed**
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!
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.
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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.