Did you know there are over 450 miles of trails in the 6 towns ECTA works in? Keeping them clear, safe and open takes funding and we have put together an incredible raffle so you and others can continue to enjoy the trails. How does Costa Rica, Montana, […]
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It is mid-way through 2010 and a report about our trail work this year is due. Every day, we are working to keep the trail network open, whether it is working with private landowners to help them maintain their trails, or clearing trees, fixing culverts or building boardwalks in […]
Join ECTA Board Member Joe Sandulli on Saturday June 19 for a nightime horse back ride to the top of Moon Hill in Bradley Palmer State Park. Arrive in the Asbury Street Parking lot by 8:00 PM. Saddle Up (apply bug lotion) and ride up to Moon Hill […]
On Saturday, June 5, at Bradley Palmer State Park, the Essex County Trail Association is hosting its Family Fun National Trails Day event. The event will start with an early morning bird walk led by Jim Berry, a guided horse ride through Bradley Palmer, and a volunteer trail repair […]
As a result of a strong conservation partnership between the Raymond Family, ECTA, the Trust for Public Land, The Town of Ipswich, Essex County Greenbelt, Mass Department of Conservation and Recreation, and Mass Department of Agriculture, one of the most visible and important landscapes in Ipswich, and an ECTA Trail […]
On Thursday, May 13th, ECTA Executive Director Alex Van Alen and Richard Emmott will hike on public trails from Hood Pond at the Western end of Ipswich, 20+ miles to Crane Beach. Alex and Richard’s hike aims to raise awareness of the incredible trail system that Ipswich has and also […]
Mud Season is upon us with a vengeance. Record rainfalls have created a soupy mess of our trail system and it is crucial that we all maintain discretion when tempted, even with the warm weather, to go out on the trails. Even mild use of a muddy trail […]
On Thursday, February 25, the winds flew through Essex County with a vengeance, knocking trees across trails, wires across roads and water everywhere. Under ECTA’s trail maintenance system, our Trail Stewards and members are reporting on trails that have been closed off, and we will be out there clearing […]
The Myopia Sled Dog Races were held on Saturday January 16th and were an enormous success. ECTA was a supporting partner and gathered a work force of over 60 people to help with everything from handling the dogs, to maintaining the trails to create a great event. The […]
On January 9, ECTA led a group of intrepid skiers across the fields and forests of Ipswich and Hamilton to the warmth of the hearth at the Black Cow in Hamilton. The weather was beautiful and fun was had by all. ECTA has been very involved in the […]