Show off your hiking accomplishments with these high-quality, embroidered patches!
Hike Ontario has a mandate to encourage hiking for all ages and all athletic levels throughout Ontario. The Long Distance Hiker Awards celebrate dedicated hikers who have logged long distances on multiple Ontario trails by making available these high-quality, embroidered patches - EXCLUSIVELY from Hike Ontario.
Red Pine Award The red pine is noted for its two needles, representing two trail systems to be hiked extensively. You must hike a total of 550 kilometers. You must hike at least 150 kilometers on at least two trails. |
Trillium Award The trillium is Ontario 's provincial flower, with three petals. These represent three trails you must hike for at least 150 kilometers. You must log a total of 950 kilometers. |
Tamarack Award The tamarack is known for its multiple needles, representing the multiple trails you need to hike to log the required 1500 kilometers. You must hike at least 150 kilometers on each of at least three trails. |
Awards Process
To apply for a Long Distance Hiking Award, complete the following steps:
- Download the Long Distance Hiker Log and keep track of your hikes, including date, location and distance hiked.
- Get your log verified by an executive member of an Ontario hiking club.
- Submit your verified hiking log via email to info@hikeontario.com.
The cost is $15 PER BADGE. Applications must be approved by Hike Ontario.