Trail Alerts

Hunting season is here! Please remember that many public and private properties allow hunting. Please check with each property or landowner if you have concerns about walking or riding in areas open to hunters, and REMEMBER TO WEAR BLAZE ORANGE if you are in the woods. Here is a quick […]

There are several big events happening on our trail network this weekend that we want to remind you about. Thank you for respecting these event organizers and participants by carefully planning your trail use near these routes this weekend! Saturday: Stone Cat Trail Race This event runs from 6am – […]

Crane Beach is open to dogs and horses beginning October 1st and ending March 30th. Horses are permitted to the right (south) of the boardwalk ONLY. � LEASED dogs are also allowed in this area. � Unleashed dogs are ONLY allowed left (north) of the boardwalk. � Please respect these […]

ECTA is currently working with landowners at Sagamore Hill to determine the best route for the relocated trail easement. � Until these discussions are finalized, please stay only on currently open trails and respect posted signs for closed trails and private areas. Donovan Hill Trail Map >>

The Rail Trail in Topsfield (Topsfeld Linear Common), Wenham, Danvers and Peabody is enjoyed by a diverse mix of user groups. � Due to its heavy use by many non-equestrian groups, riders should consider it a privilege to be allowed access to this trail. � We have received several complaints […]

ATTENTION ALL MAUDSLAY EQUESTRIANS There should be no ring work in the fields **especially on the lawn under the tree in the picnic area!** � The park mows this area every week for families to sit at the picnic table and on the lawn under the tree and enjoy the […]

The trail between Gathering Farm and “Yellow House Field” will not be accessible until further notice due to heavy equipment work on the landowner’s property. � This trail is located off of Bridge Street in Hamilton.

The Donovan/Sagamore Hill Trail is currently closed. � We will be working on clearing the second half of this trail over the next couple of months and plan to have the trail fully opened later this spring. We know that this is an important trail to residents in the area […]

The staff at Bradley Palmer State Park will be clearing a dump site from a section of the park. � Trails 55-59 and 60-62 will be closed off during this work. � Effective 3-19-12.

All Trails on Winthrop property (Groton House Farm and Arbella), are closed for the season (December 1 – April 30), with the exception of the GHF driveways �between Winthrop St and Highland St.