The Peak Challenge is a self-paced trail challenge for Northern Utah trail lovers who want to set a goal to bag all four iconic local peaks in one season. From Malan’s Peak at 6,980 feet to Ben Lomond Peak at 9,711 feet, each summit offers a rewarding challenge for hikers of all levels.
Participants choose when to complete each of the four peaks; Malans, Lewis, Mt. Ogden & Ben Lomond - just like the levels of our TFNU membership program. Peaks can be done any time, and in any order, between June 6th and October 23rd. Whether you end up bagging just one or do all four, participants will receive an exclusive peak sticker for each mountain top you reach and an exclusive sticker once all four peaks are completed. Those who complete all four peaks during the challenge period will also be recognized at the TFNU Fall Trail Mixer and receive a special award.
Registration cost $30 per person and $20 per dog
Registration Fee Includes:
- Welcome email with instructions for logging your peaks
- Peak-specific completion stickers, available after your peak is submitted. Sticker pickup details will be shared in your welcome packet and in the Facebook and Strava groups
- Access to private Peak Challenge Facebook and/or Strava groups to connect with other challengers, share tips, and check trail conditions
- New 2026 Peak Flags available to check out for photo submissions (limited to 7 days)
- Monthly gear giveaways from TFNU community partners, June through October (one entry per peak bagged)
All fees go to helping TFNU with our mission to plan, promote, construct, maintain and protect non-motorized public trails and related open space in Northern Utah
REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE!
NEW IN 2026:
Bonus peaks for 2026 include:
- Frary Peak, 6,596’
- Sardine Peak, 7,484’
- James Peak, 9,422’
- Thurston Peak, 9,707’
- Willard Peak, 9,763’
- Kings Peak, 13,528’
- Any peak of your choice, anywhere in the world.
Bonus recognition can also be used for special categories, including the tallest peak, the shortest peak, and the peak furthest from Ogden, Utah
Awards & Recognition
Participants may be recognized for:
- First to complete and record all four peaks
- First to record each peak
- Completing all four peaks in one push
- Tallest bonus peak
- Smallest bonus peak
- TFNU staff picked favorite photo from each peak
Participants who complete all four main peaks during the challenge period will also be recognized at the TFNU Fall Trail Mixer.
Registration is non-transferable and non-refundable. Please note that credit for bagged peaks will only be given after official registration. For questions and more information, email [email protected].
FAQ
1. Did you get your participation swag? As part of your registration, you get a free Peak Challenge specific cooling towel (love seeing them in the pictures!) and your dog gets a sticker and dog bowl. If you didn't sign up at the market, come by our office at 2661 Washington Blvd, Suite 203 to collect yours!
2. Are you submitting your summits? Don't forget to submit each summit to mark it off your peak list. We need proof of a summit picture AND/OR your recorded activity! Summit as a group? Everyone in your group MUST submit their individual form, even if the same photo or recorded activity is attached. Here is a quick link to the submission form.
3. Want a Peak Challenge Flag to take with you on your adventure? Check out a challenge flag, take it with you on your adventure and then snap a pic on the summit with your flag. You can sign it, date it and return it. These flags will then be available for purchase at the Fall Trail Mixer in October. Due to the overwhelming popularity of these flags, you will only be able to check them out for 7 days at a time. Flags can be checked out by stopping by the office.
4. Didn't receive your Peak Challenge confirmation email?
Check your junk or spam folder after signing up. If you still don't see it email [email protected].
5. What counts towards the Peak Challenge?
However you choose to reach the summit, hiking, biking, or taking the tram, it counts. Just make sure you reach the top and have photo proof.
6.When will individual peak records be updated?
Peak records are updated weekly on Wednesdays.
7. Are you filming your Peak Challenge journey? On November 5th, TFNU is hosting the first annual Ogden Mountain Film Festival at the Historic Peery’s Egyptian Theater and one of the categories you can enter is the 2026 Peak Challenge Short Film. We hope you'll consider submitting a film of your Peak Challenge journey!