Circumnavigation

The Ultimate Ridge Trail Adventure

A Journey around the Ridge Trail

Circumnavigation is the journey across every section of dedicated Ridge Trail (RT), which today is over 400 miles! There are many ways to circumnavigate—hiking, running, biking, or horseback riding; completing sections in clockwise order or any way you’d like; over the span of a few weeks or even a few years! You don’t have to be an ultra-athlete, you just have to be curious about the vista waiting for you around the next bend. No matter how you do it, RT circumnavigation is guaranteed to be an epic adventure.

 
Andy and Leslie Kastner, parents to Nora and Asher, always loved getting outdoors and trying new things, but this challenge took on a whole new meaning. Read More
 
 

Join the Circumnavigator Club

Calling all circumnavigators! Whether you’re just starting out, in progress, or finished (even decades ago), you’ll receive tips and resources, invites to special events, and recognition for completing your journey!

Thanks to the Lucas Horan Memorial Fund for generously supporting our Circumnavigator Circle! Learn more here.

Tools and Resources

We want to make your circumnavigation journey the best it can be. Below are tools to plan, navigate, and track your RT outings as you make your way around the trail!

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions?  Email us at circumnavigation@ridgetrail.org

Circumnavigator Stories

Get inspired by others’ journey around the Ridge Trail. Have a story of your own? Send photos and tales of your journey (even if you are still in progress) to circumnavigation@ridgetrail.org and you could be featured here!

Circumnavigation Finisher Circle

Those who complete their journey around the RT are honored in the Finisher Circle. Finished your own circumnavigation? Claim your spot! We’ll add you to the wall of fame and email you a certificate of completion. More finisher swag is available, too! Your spot in the Circle is valid forever, even when new miles are added.

Photo

YEAR

NAME

PRIMARY MILES

BONUS MILES

MODE OF TRAVEL


2022


Nancy Weintraub


400


300


2021


Anil Rao


390


N/A


2021


Ross Heitkamp


390


145.7