LCF Trails Game Motivates Trail Use While Improving Health

The Mueller family (from left) Tony, Violet, Georgina and Olivia enjoy a hike on the Cherry Canyon trail, LCF.
Photo courtesy of George KAMAR

Get ready for some fun, fresh air and prizes as the LCF Trails Game gets ready to launch on April 1. LCF Trails Game continues through April 30 and is co-sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada and the La Cañada Flintridge Trails Council.

The LCF Trails Game is open to all ages and admission is free. The goal is for people to enjoy the many trails and activities available outdoors. Whether a beginner wanting to try hiking or a mountain biker who loves the thrill of competing, this game is for everyone.

“We hope the LCF Trails Game encourages kids and families to go outdoors and exercise given this time of COVID,” said LCF Trails Game Committee Chair Linda Fors. “Go out and enjoy the trails! It’s a proven way to boost your health and well-being, and get you smiling – plus you could win some great prizes.”

Participants can use their wireless device to view an interactive trail map to verify their location, take selfies to win prizes, tally up points and more. There’s also mystery and trivia spot challenges to add to the enjoyment and earn points.

LCF Trails Council President, and committee member Tom Reynolds said, “Having a month-long trails game that engages hikers, bikers and equestrians is a fabulous idea. The La Cañada Flintridge Trails Council is excited to be working with Kiwanis Club of La Cañada on this event. Let the games begin!”

Each week will offer cash card prizes in the amount of first place $75, second place $50 and third place $25. At the end of the four weeks, there will be cash card grand prize winners who will be awarded $150 for first place, $100 for second place and $50 for third place for racking up the most overall points. The first 100 people to earn points will get a free LCF Trail DVD and trails map, courtesy of LCF Trails Council.

Two members of the LCF Trails Game Committee representing area youth, George Kamar and Phil Klemmer, have ignited the group with their latest tech talents and enthusiasm. They have brought innovations including a custom website allowing players to sign up for the games and a QR code to directly link to The LCF Trails Game “point input form.” The form allows participants to submit singular or multiple challenges at the same time, with mountain bike riders required to use Strava to record their trip.

Participants are asked to remember to wear a mask and not litter on the trails.

The committee members are LCF Trails Game Chair Linda Fors, Greg Brown (who also serves on the LCF Trails Council), Kaitzer Puglia, Elizabeth Georgeon, Trish McRae, Alice Perez and Georgina Mueller, all representing the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada. The LCF Trails Council Committee members are President Tom Reynolds and board member Jennifer Seastrom with LCHS senior George Kamar and LCHS junior Phil Klemmer providing creative insight to get kids and families involved.

To sign up or to get more information, contact the LCF Trails Council at lcftrails.org and look for LCF Trails Game link. See the website or below for complete rules about trail and COVID guidelines.

For additional information about the Kiwanis, email lacanadakiwanis@gmail.com or visit lacanadakiwanis.org.