What is the Pick 5 hiking habit?
The Pick 5 habit is one of the simplest ways to reduce your impact while hiking.
Pick 5 is a simple idea: pick up at least 5 pieces of trash on every hike.
It’s designed to be easy to adopt and repeat. While one hike may not seem like much, small actions add up quickly over time—especially across many hikers.
Hikers Challenge allows you to track the number of pieces you collect and see your impact grow alongside your hiking activity. This helps turn stewardship into a consistent part of your outdoor routine.
The Pick 5 habit aligns with principles promoted by Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, encouraging hikers to take responsibility for the places they explore.
You can learn more about how this fits into your overall stewardship and impact within the platform.
