Get yourself some fresh air, reconnect with nature, and explore the best of the Champaign-Urbana Area, from the scenic bluffs of Lake Shelbyville’s hikes and art-lined paths of Allerton Park & Retreat Center to the celestial Dark Sky Trail at Middle Fork River Forest Preserve and the winding, leafy trails right here in town!
Check in at each trail you visit—there are 55 on this pass!—and uncover some of the most vibrant natural spaces in our community. Hike 20 trails, and you’ll win a limited-edition t-shirt designed by celebrated local illustrator David Michael Moore.
And there’s more—while you're exploring, be sure to take on the Champaign County Forest Preserves 2025 Trails Challenge. Hike 31 incredible trails throughout the preserves, track your progress, and earn chances to win awesome prizes along the way.
Let's get started!
- Click “Sign Up” (on the info card below)
- Complete your basic info and submit
- You’ll receive a text to access the pass directly on your smartphone
- Open the pass and check in when you visit one of the 55 locations
- Start collecting points!
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