Checkpoint Challenges Customer Photo No need to adjust your schedule! This cutting-edge version of orienteering transforms your smartphone into a map and compass, giving you the freedom to tackle our courses at your convenience.

Checkpoint Challenges


About Checkpoint Challenges

Do you enjoy walking in the park or going on hikes but want to keep your mind active at the same time?

Get ready for an outdoor adventure like no other with Checkpoint Challenges. Create your own route between the marked points while refining your map reading abilities!

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.


Checkpoint Challenges San Diego

What are people saying about Checkpoint Challenges?

Customer Reviews

This is a must do for anybody who likes hiking, map reading, or orienteering!
Evan
Went with my teenage kids and they were really intrigued and want to do this again. Novel way to enjoy the fresh air!
Bella
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

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

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
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Balboa Park, 1998-1960 Presidents Way, San Diego, CA

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