The ADK Gateway 8 Challenge is an outdoor adventure challenge where participants complete a series of hiking, biking, or paddling activities around the Corinth area. There are two levels of participation: Gateway 8 (8 activities) and Gateway 8 Lite (4 activities).

You can sign up on the official website by choosing either the Gateway 8 or Gateway 8 Lite option. After registering, you’ll receive login access to track your progress and log the activities you complete. Payment is via PayPal or check.

Participants can choose from various hikes, bike rides, and paddles, such as the Redmond’s Overlook Trail, Hudson River Paddle, or biking through Northumberland. The full list of available activities is provided here.

For Gateway 8, you will receive a patch and a sticker of your choosing, and you will have your name added to the official list of Gateway 8 finishers. For Gateway 8 Lite, you will receive a sticker of your choosing, and you will have your name added to the official list of Gateway 8 Lite finishers.

When you enter your last activity, please email adkgateway8@gmail.com to confirm completion. Once we confirm you’ve completed all 4 or 8 activities depending on your membership, we will send you your sticker and/or patch to the billing address on file for your account.

Yes, you are free to complete the activities in any order that suits you, whether for Gateway 8 or Gateway 8 Lite.

Yes, once you sign up, you can log in to your account anytime to log the activities you’ve completed, along with the dates of completion and time taken to complete. This ensures that your progress is officially recorded.

When registering and logging activities, you’ll need to provide details about the specific activities you completed and the corresponding dates. It’s all based on the honor system.

Absolutely! Many participants enjoy completing the challenge with friends, family, or hiking groups. Each individual will need to register to receive their patch or sticker.

The challenge is open to adventurers of all ages! Some activities may be more suited for certain skill levels or seasons, so please assess before participating.