Arkansas Challenge
March 29, 2025
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
*This is a women's-only event.
If you are interested in creating a men’s team, please click here to fill out our application for a My Challenge.
In Arkansas, our Challenge will take place at Queen Wilhelmina State Park, a historic park that has Arkansas's second-highest peak and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding Ouachita National Forest. There, we will strengthen our faith, passion, and sisterhood while standing against the injustice of human trafficking. Through guided prayer, we’ll approach the issue of human trafficking with the perspective of heaven, trusting that our worship and dedication will move mountains on behalf of the vulnerable.
The funds raised go to projects worldwide, supporting freedom through prevention, development, rescue, and restoration to set oppressed and vulnerable women and children on a pathway to freedom. Together in Arkansas, we will dedicate our efforts to freeing the enslaved.
Hiker Team
Challenge yourself, engage in powerful times of prayer, and be equipped to stand against human trafficking worldwide. We have trail options to suit different abilities (mild, moderate, and difficult).
Prayer Team
Engage in focused prayer and worship on the issue of human trafficking and oppression. We will pray for the work happening worldwide and bless the hikers through prayer and service.
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$150
Experience Includes:
Hiking and Prayer Resources
Admission to Celebration Dinner
Freedom Challenge Gift
(Snacks, lunch, water, and transportation to the celebration venue are not included.)
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE: Please click here to apply for a scholarship.
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Fundraising is an essential part of this Challenge. We utilize the funds raised to help set women and children on a pathway to freedom worldwide.
As a hiker, you can set your fundraising goal at $500+, $750+, or $1,000+.
We will be here to support you every step of the way! We provide fundraising resources and support to ensure you have everything you need to reach and even surpass your goals. You will be amazed by how passionate people are about taking a stand against human trafficking alongside you.
You can sign up to register as a team. Teams have a collective fundraising goal that everyone works towards together. For example, if someone raises more than their fundraising goal, it can help individuals who have not yet reached their personal fundraising goal. We will help you set your team goal upon registration.
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Difficult: Rich Mountain Trail
https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7025708/rich-mountain-trail
Length: 12.3 Miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: +1,909’ -1,128’ (one way)
Moderate: Top of Rich Mountain
https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7025708/rich-mountain-trail
Length: 4mi-6mi
Elevation Gain: +924’
Trail Type: Out and back
Mild: Lover’s Leap & Reservoir Trail
https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7107827/lovers-leap-trail
https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7107824/reservoir-trail
Length: 3 mi
Elevation Gain: +350’
Trail Type: Loops
Meeting Location for all trail options: Queen Wilhelmina Inn, Mena, AR 71953
*Trails are subject to change.
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$150
Experience Includes:
Prayer Supplies & Resources
Admission to Celebration Dinner
Freedom Challenge Gift
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE: Please click here to apply for a scholarship.
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Fundraising is an essential part of this Challenge. We utilize the funds raised to help set women and children on a pathway to freedom worldwide.
As part of the prayer team, you can set your fundraising goal at $150+, $300+, or $500+.
We will be here to support you every step of the way! We provide fundraising resources and support to ensure you have everything you need to reach and even surpass your goals. You will be amazed by how passionate people are about taking a stand against human trafficking alongside you.
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Worship
Prayer walks around the property
Art and team activities
Intercessory prayer for participants, ministry projects, and vulnerable women and children worldwide
Meet at Sacred Pines 17587 US-71, Boles, AR 72926
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Location
Queen Wilhelmina State Park
Travel & Accommodations
Lodging is available at our Prayer Team gathering/Celebration Dinner location.
We have blocked rooms at Sacred Pines for participants. Email info@sacredpinesar.com or call 479-339-1450 to book one of the Freedom Challenge blocked rooms.
Check out the location: https://www.sacredpinesar.com/
Nearest Airports: Little Rock , Fort Smith, Northwest Arkansas National Airport
Schedule
March 28, 2025: Evening Prayer Gathering
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: The Crossing Church 106 Mena St, Mena, AR 71953
March 29, 2025: Challenge Day
HIKER TEAM
Difficult (12.3 miles)
Start Time: 7:00 am
Meet at East End Visitor Information Center
1500 Grandview Heights, Mena, AR 71953
Shuttles for difficult option leave for trailhead at 7:30 am
Moderate (5 miles) & Mild (3 miles)
Start Time: 8:30 am
Meet at East End Visitor Information Center
1500 Grandview Heights, Mena, AR 71953
If hikers from these teams finish early, they are invited and encouraged to head to Sacred Pines early to join the Prayer Team.
PRAYER TEAM
Start Time: 9:00 am
Meet at Sacred Pines 17587 US-71, Boles, AR 72926
Celebration Dinner
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Sacred Pines 17587 US-71, Boles, AR 72926