We have received an anonymous pledge of an additional $35 for the first 60 online new memberships or renewals in December at the Family Level or above! Join or renew today and DOUBLE your membership dollars! Read on for more information…
Join ECTA Board Member Deb Hamilton on Friday and Saturday mornings to walk the scenic trails of West Newbury and surrounding towns. This is a great way to explore a beautiful part of ECTA country. Deb will lead the trips through the many different environs of northern Essex […]
Our annual open board meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 15th at 6:30 pm. This board meeting is open to Trail Stewards, the Advisory Committee, and any current members. The meeting will include brief presentations of the budget, events and outreach efforts, and trail work completed and […]
Come celebrate with us!! Join us on November 13th for a guided walk of the new Donovan/Sagamore Trail Easement, followed by lunch and our grand opening celebration. Help us raise money to continue our trail work by entering our $1,000 Online Raffle!!
Join us at 11:00 am on Sunday, November 13th for a guided walk to celebrate the opening of the new Donovan/Sagamore Hill Trail. Following the trail walk, we will have a hot lunch under the tent at the top of the hill, where Butch Crosbie from the Hamilton Historical […]
This Waiver Agreement is a legal agreement between you, The Applicant, and The Essex County Trail Association. Acceptance is required to become an ECTA member. WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT In consideration of being permitted by the Essex County Trail Association (“ECTA”), to participate in outdoor adventure […]
On behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Commissioner Edward M. Lambert, Jr., we would like to invite all ECTA friends and members to attend the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony of the Bradley Palmer Park Pedestrian and Equestrian Bridge. The event will be held Monday, October 17th at […]
The West Newbury Open Space Commitee is hosting a Fall Trail Hike this Saturday at 11:00 am, starting at Brake Hill. Park at the Pentucket Tennis Courts and meet at Brake Hill Terrace. Enjoy a new West Newbury trail. Stand at the highest point in Town – Site of a […]
Some of our trails cross through lands open to hunting. Please be cautious when using these trails and remember to wear brightly colored clothing and/or vests. For more information, visit the Mass Wildlife website. Pheasant, Quail and Grouse – Oct.15 – Nov. 26 Turkey – Oct. 31 – […]
Despite the threats of rain, we had a great turnout for our Volunteer Trail Work Day on Saturday. Over 25 volunteers helped make major progress on the Sagamore Hill Trail which we hope to open in mid-November. Professor John Donovan joined us in the morning to give a […]
