Past Event: Grand Canyon Memorial Day Hike Rim-to-River 2026

May 22-26, 2026

Grand Canyon National Park / Hermits Rest to Monument Creek to Bright Angel

We started at the Hermits Rest trailhead, sleeping 2 nights at Monument creek, spending Sunday at the Colorado River, and then hiking out of the Canyon via Bright Angel on Monday = 30 miles with 6,521 elevation gain!
There are a couple of routes to do a Rim-2-River trip in the Grand Canyon. The route from Hermit’s Rest is rated extremely difficult and is meant only for “very experienced desert hikers.” Unlike the maintained corridor trails, the Hermit Trail is rugged, steep, rocky, unmaintained, and requires route-finding skills.
We chose this route intentionally.

It reflects a truth we want our veterans and military members to remember: you are still capable of hard things. Military service develops a level of resilience, grit, and mental fortitude that few people ever experience. Yet after service, life’s battles can make us question our abilities and lose confidence in ourselves. Out on the trail, away from distractions and faced with a challenge that demands perseverance, we have the opportunity to remember who God made us to be, what we’ve overcome, and the strength that still remains within us, all while putting things in proper perspective. The God that carved this Canyon is capable of anything. 

Past Event: Grit & Grace:A Wilderness Retreat for Resilient Women

September 12-14, 2025

Our first Women’s Retreat to the Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia was an amazing experience hiking the Dolly Sods Loop, WV.

Past Event: Grand Canyon Grandview Memorial Day Hike

May 23-28, 2025

Thanks to your generosity, we were able to take 10 participants — including veterans, active duty, reservist, military family members, and volunteers — on one of the Canyon’s most challenging trails: Grandview. We descended steep, rugged terrain, spent the night on Horseshoe Mesa, witnessed the most amazing sunset and hiked out the next day, stronger in every way.

Along the way, we held intentional trail talks — moments of rest and reflection where we opened God’s Word and explored how Scripture speaks to mental resilience, inner strength, and real hope.

Past Event: Charm at the Farm Fundraiser

June, August, & October 2024

Charm at the Farm in Lebanon, Ohio so graciously invited the Centurion Project to be the Donation Partner for their 2024 season. One dollar of every ticket sold was donated directly to our ministry funds. We had a booth set up for all 3 shows in June, August, and October to provide information about Mission:Hike and the other Centurion Project initiatives. We are so grateful for their generous donation to support veterans and their families of our community!

Past Event: Grand Canyon Rim-2-River 2024

October 2024

Our inaugural National Park backpacking trip was truly indescribable. The Mission:Hike team was so honored to take a few veterans plus a military family on our 23.8 mile journey through the Grand Canyon. The whole experience was an incredible opportunity to dig into mental resiliency – and the views! Holy cow. There’s nothing like it. The conversations about our mental battles paired with the physical challenge will never be forgotten. 

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