May 22-26, 2026
Grand Canyon Rim2River
Grand Canyon National Park / Hermits Rest to Monument Creek to Bright Angel
Details:
Journey through the Grand Canyon on one of the most difficult trails in the National Park, giving opportunities to dig into our mental resilience and physical capabilities.
-Friday: Arrive at GC South Rim. Mather Campground
-Saturday: Start hike at the Hermit’s Rest Trailhead arrive at Monument Creek.
-Sunday: Wake up at our epic Monument Creek campsite, hike down to the Colorado River for lunch and relaxation. Spend the night at Monument Creek.
-Monday: Hike out of Canyon via Bright Angel. Celebration dinner at Mather.
-Tuesday: Flights home.
FYI: Monument Creek permit has been obtained, but hike route is subject to change based on backcountry permit availability and National Park safety regulations.
July 7-September 29, 2026
Vet Connect : Military REBOOT
Countryside YMCA / Lebanon, OH
Details:
Tuesdays at 6:30-8:00pm from July 7th – September 29th
Join us for this 12 week course focusing on growth in the face of military trauma.
Military, veterans, and families are invited to attend. You do not need a YMCA membership to attend this course.
Dinner and snacks provided. Childcare not provided at this time.
Coming Soon : 2026
Spring and Summer Backpacking Experiences
Red River Gorge, KY / Dolly Sods, WV / other locations TBD
Details:
Stay tuned and click Get more info below to be added to the communication list for our upcoming backpacking experiences.
Backpacking experiences across the East Coast, from Kentucky’s Red River Gorge, Dolly Sods, WV and potentially to the White Mountains of New Hampshire—led by our Ohio, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania team mates.
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 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 Rim2River
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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