Traveling from West Chop to Katama without a car? You could hitchhike. But why not just hike it instead?

On Saturday, June 2, the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank will celebrate National Trails Day with its annual cross-Island hike, a chance to explore the Island’s many trails and earn some bragging rights in the process.

This year’s walk begins at 8:30 a.m. at Wilfrid’s Ponds Preserve in Vineyard Haven and wraps up at 4 p.m. at Katama Point Preserve in Edgartown, stopping at the Lagoon Pond, Pennywise Preserve and Morning Glory Farm area in between. The course is a total of 18.2 miles — but don’t worry, those lacking motivation, or suffering from blisters, can hop on and off at set points. The full itinerary and schedule can be seen at mvlandbank.com/annualhike.html.

Participants are responsible for their own food and water needs, so wear sturdy boots and pack sunscreen (or rain gear), insect repellent and goodies.