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Health & Fitness

HELPING HANDS AVAILABLE TO SPREE HIKERS

You've hiked eight trails to earn this year's hiking shield, but attaching it to your hiking staff may be harder than completing the hikes.

Volunteers will gladly attach it for you at no charge on Sunday, October 6, from 12 to 4 p.m., at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm (1828 Smith Rd., Akron) and Wednesday, October 30, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Goodyear Heights Metro Park (2077 Newton St., Akron).

The 50th annual Fall Hiking Spree, the largest and longest-running event of its kind in the nation, began September 1 and continues through November 30. To earn hiking rewards, hikers must complete at least eight designated trails. First-year hikers earn a hiking staff and shield. Veteran hikers earn the hiking shield. Rewards are free to Summit County residents. Out-of-county residents pay to receive their rewards ($10 for first-year hikers, $5 for veteran hikers).

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On average, more than 12,000 hikers complete the spree each year.

Hiking forms are available online at summitmetroparks.org, the visitors center at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, the park district's administrative offices (975 Treaty Line Rd., Akron) and all Acme Fresh Market stores.

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Call 330-865-8065 for more information.

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