The Trail Dog Challenge

Over 200km of trails unlock the full Bark Hike rank system.

The Bark Hike Trail Dog Challenge

Earn your dog’s place in the Bark Hike pack.
Complete real trails, unlock mountain ranks, and prove your dog belongs on the trail.

This progression system begins with Trail Dog and climbs toward the highest mountain ranks.

Think your dog has what it takes?


Trail Dog — Tier I

The first step into the Bark Hike progression system.

Trail Dogs prove they’re ready for real trails, real distance, and real adventure.

Earn the badge. Join the pack.

Start the Challenge

Mountain Dog — Tier II

For dogs that push beyond the trail.

Mountain Dogs have proven endurance, elevation strength, and mountain spirit.

Badge unlocks after completing the Trail Dog challenge.

LOCKED

Summit Dog — Tier III

Only a few dogs reach the summit. Summit Dogs represent the highest level of trail endurance and mountain experience.

LOCKED

Expedition Dog — Tier IV

Expedition Dogs are built for long distance, harsh terrain, and serious mountain journeys.

Unlock the Elite Tier

What You Earn

When you join the Bark Hike Trail Dog Challenge, you and your dog begin a real adventure progression system.

Each tier has a goal to achieve through real hikes and mountain trails.

Complete the requirements and unlock the next level.

As you progress you will earn:

• Digital Bark Hike challenge badges

• Certificates of completion

• Your dog featured on the Trail Dogs of the Pack

• Exclusive embroidered Bark Hike patches for advanced tiers

Only a few dogs will reach the final level — Trail Master.

Start the Challenge

Trail Dogs Hall of Fame

  • Ariana

    Rank - Trail Master

    Breed - Great Pyrenees

    Location - Pyrenees Mountains

    Founding Trail Dog

  • Future Trail Dog

    Complete the challenge and join the pack

  • Future Trail Dog

    Complete the challenge and join the pack