Giant Master Program
Set yourself a challenge! Current SGPA members can become a Giant Master by hiking all 32 miles of blazed trails at the park.
Check out the program requirements below, and take on the challenge. Once complete, you’ll receive a Giant Master patch and a digital certificate of completion.
Get Started…
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Ensure You are a Current Member of SGPA
To participate in the Giant Master program, you must be a “Supporting Member” of SGPA ($25+ for an individual, or $35+ for a family), and sustain that membership from the start of the challenge until submitting your final hiking log. You may wish to establish annually recurring gifts so that your membership does not lapse.
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Understand the Program Requirements
Completing the Giant Master challenge requires you to hike the 32 miles of blazed hiking trails in the park. The challenge includes connector trails and excludes the horse and cross-country ski trails. Participants should be in good physical condition, and be able to navigate the trails safely. Additional details can be found on the Giant Master FAQ page.
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Register for the Giant Master Program & Receive Confirmation
Registration is mandatory. Click the registration button to complete the registration form. Once the form is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with the official hiking log, corresponding trail map, and additional program instructions.
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Submit your Giant Master Log
After hiking all of the required trails and recording your hikes in the official log, you must submit your log to the Giant Master Program Coordinator ([email protected]) for review.
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You’re a Giant Master!
After your log has been verified, you will receive a unique Giant Master number and certificate of completion by email. A Giant Master patch will be mailed to your address. Congratulations! You are now eligible to participate in the Advanced Giant Master programs.
“I just completed [the Giant Master Challenge] and enjoyed it so much I’ve now taken on the four-season Giant Master challenge. You will develop and entirely new appreciation for the wonders and beauty of the Giant, not to mention a strong sense of accomplishment.”
-Rich Levy, Giant Master #621
Your Next Challenge Awaits
After completing the basic Giant Master program, SGPA members are eligible to participate in Advanced Giant Master programs, including:
4-Season Giant Master: Hike all of the blazed trails in each of the four seasons.
12-Month Giant Master: Hike all of the blazed trails in each month of a year.
Marathon Giant Master: Hike all of the blazed trails in a single day.
Additional Resources
View lists of Giant Masters in all categories, dating back to the program’s start in 1995.
Have questions about the Giant Master Program? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page.