Checkpoint Challenges Customer Photo Similar to orienteering, this physical and mental outdoor activity combines exercise and navigation into an engaging competition for active people of all skill and fitness levels.

Checkpoint Challenges


About Checkpoint Challenges

Do you like taking walks in the park or hiking but wish you could engage your mind too?

Set off on an extraordinary outdoor adventure with Checkpoint Challenges. Improve your map reading expertise as you navigate your own path between checkpoints!

A new version of Orienteering......

Like traditional orienteering, each course consists of a sequence of points marked on a map that must be visited in sequence. Participants choose their own route between the checkpoints, eventually returning back to the Start location. However, instead of a full-size paper map, your smartphone will only show you the current map segment with an intergated compass along with details on your progess and hints to prevent you getting lost.

Select your own time and pace...

No need to wait for club meetings as our courses are available whenever you're ready. Engage in competitive action with rankings for each leg or enjoy as a recreational activity. This enriching outdoor pursuit is perfect for any active person or adventurous group.


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What are people saying about Checkpoint Challenges?

Customer Reviews

This was a really cool way to explore the park and it took me places I never would have gone otherwise!
Sophia
Did this solo and really enjoyed it. Going to take some friends out next time!
Dave
Yes, I got lost, but I was soon back on track! I loved the whole experience but especially the helpful warning when I got too far off course :-)
Liam
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Checkpoint Challenges Highlights

  • Individuals or groups
  • Outdoors
  • GPS
  • Physical
  • Enriching
  • Checkpoints
  • Active
  • Flat rate price
  • Team building
  • Compass Reading
  • No reservations
  • Competition
  • Running
  • Anytime
  • Race
  • Challenging
  • Contest

After surveying 158 people ages 18 to 87, researchers concluded that orienteering may be more beneficial than physical activity alone. That's because exercising while navigating activates the parts of the brain our ancestors used for hunting and gathering, but which are largely dormant now as people rely on GPS to find their way around.
Time Magazine

Mapping San Dieguito Park, 15938 El Camino Real, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
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San Dieguito Park, 15938 El Camino Real, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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