Checkpoint Challenges Customer Photo Forget about waiting for a scheduled event! This cutting-edge approach to orienteering turns your smartphone into both map and compass, so you can explore our courses anytime you wish.

Checkpoint Challenges


About Checkpoint Challenges

Are you passionate about hiking or walking in the park but also looking to challenge your mind?

Checkpoint Challenges offers an unmatched outdoor adventure experience. Plot your unique course between checkpoints while working on your map reading skills!

Next Generation Orienteering

Like conventional orienteering, each course includes a sequence of map points that must be visited in order. Participants select their own routes between checkpoints, eventually returning to the Start. Instead of a full-size paper map, though, your phone will show only the current course segment, complete with an integrated compass, progress details, and hints to keep you oriented.

Your schedule, your tempo...

There's no need to wait for a club meet, as our courses are always available. Whether you enjoy the competitive rankings for each leg or prefer a leisurely recreational activity, this enriching outdoor sport is ideal for active individuals and adventurous groups.


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What are people saying about Checkpoint Challenges?

Customer Reviews

This is a must do for anybody who likes hiking, map reading, or orienteering!
Evan
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

  • Flat rate price
  • Running
  • Compass Reading
  • Physical
  • Competition
  • Anytime
  • Challenging
  • GPS
  • Outdoors
  • Individuals or groups
  • Enriching
  • Active
  • Checkpoints
  • Contest
  • Team building
  • No reservations
  • Race
Researchers found that running increased lactate, BDNF and memory to a greater degree than walking. Spatial memory skills, in particular, increased the most in those who ran while orienteering. The more vigorous the orienteering, the greater the benefits. Remarkably, even a single orienteering session improved spatial memory in our study participants.
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Mount Tabor Park, Mount Tabor Visitors Center, SE Salmon Way and SE Park Dr, Portland, OR

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Orienteering Meet

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Orienteering Event

Interlachen Orienteering Event West Haven Sylvan Orienteering Event Milwaukie Orienteering Event Errol Heights Orienteering Event Russell Landing Orienteering Event Portland Orienteering Event Faloma Orienteering Event Irvington Orienteering Event Montavilla Orienteering Event Lents Orienteering Event Happy Valley Orienteering Event Englewood Orienteering Event Vanport City Historical Orienteering Event Clackamas Orienteering Event Fulton Historical Orienteering Event Bridlemile Orienteering Event Battin Orienteering Event Willamette Heights Orienteering Event Piedmont Orienteering Event Lakewood Orienteering Event Alameda Orienteering Event Lake Oswego Orienteering Event Maywood Park Orienteering Event Clackamas Orienteering Event West Portland Park Orienteering Event Mcloughlin Orienteering Event Albina Orienteering Event West Portland Orienteering Event Barnes Heights Orienteering Event Harmony Orienteering Event Kenton Orienteering Event Bertha Historical Orienteering Event Laurelhurst Orienteering Event Mcloughlin Heights Orienteering Event Old Town Chinatown Orienteering Event Harmony Point Orienteering Event Green Hills Orienteering Event Christie Historical Orienteering Event North Portland Orienteering Event Riverdale Orienteering Event Kellogg Park Orienteering Event Gresham Orienteering Event Concord Orienteering Event Sunnyside Orienteering Event Villa Ridge Orienteering Event Hollywood Orienteering Event Garden Home Whitford Orienteering Event Garden Home Orienteering Event Ardenwald Orienteering Event Russellville Orienteering Event Oak Grove Orienteering Event Hazelwood Orienteering Event Wood Village Orienteering Event Milwaukie Heights Orienteering Event Sellwood Orienteering Event West Haven Orienteering Event Vermont Hills Orienteering Event Twelvemile Corner Orienteering Event Parkrose Orienteering Event Waverly Heights Orienteering Event Portland Heights Orienteering Event Briarwood Orienteering Event Powellhurst Orienteering Event Ellsworth Orienteering Event Goose Hollow Northwest Hills Orienteering Event Arleta Orienteering Event Kings Heights Orienteering Event Carson Heights Orienteering Event Jennings Lodge Orienteering Event Multnomah Orienteering Event Fisher Orienteering Event West Slope Orienteering Event Sylvan Orienteering Event Raleigh Hills Orienteering Event Marylhurst Orienteering Event University Park Orienteering Event Dunthorpe Orienteering Event Fairview Orienteering Event South Lake Oswego Orienteering Event Capitol Hill Orienteering Event Brooklyn Orienteering Event Oatfield Orienteering Event East Portland Orienteering Event Gilbert Orienteering Event Riverwood Orienteering Event Image Orienteering Event Fair Oaks Orienteering Event Westmoreland Orienteering Event Burlingame Orienteering Event Hillsdale Orienteering Event Glencullen Orienteering Event Eastmoreland Orienteering Event Officers Row Orienteering Event South Portland Historical Orienteering Event Woodstock Orienteering Event Johnson City Orienteering Event Marquam Hill Orienteering Event Evergreen Orienteering Event Maplewood Orienteering Event Rockwood Orienteering Event

Orienteering Club

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