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The Groton House Farm Fall Classic three-phase event will be held on Sunday, September 25th. A portion of the proceeds will benefit ECTA. It is an excellent way for beginner eventers to end their summer showing season. Divisions are offered at the Elementary and Beginner Novice levels. This is […]
Join our friends at West Newbury Riding and Driving Club this Sunday for the Adventure Trail Day. Teams of two to four riders will travel a course of 3+ miles through trails and fields. Along the way, they will encounter challenges – tests, obstacles and jumps – similar […]
On September 17th we will be hosting the 7th Annual Run for the Trails to promote awareness of ECTA’s mission to keep our 450 miles of trails open to the public. The 5 and 10 miles races will begin at Devon Glen Farm, 482 Bay Road, Hamilton, MA at […]
The Ipswich Conservation Commission’s Speaker Series will host ECTA’s executive director, Alex van Alen, on Wednesday September 14th at 7pm, Room A of Town Hall as part of their Speakers Series. Alex’s presentation, with the aid of maps and photos, will focus on places to hike, bike and ride […]
While we were fortunate to evade a direct hit by Hurricane Irene, strong winds and heavy rains have still affected our trail networks. As you are out riding, walking and biking the trails, please note any damage and contact your local Trail Steward or email the office directly.
Due to wet footing and preparations for the Myopia Horse Show and the Putnam Boston Equestrian Classic, all grass areas of the Myopia Schooling Field are closed to riding. Please also note that the field and sand ring will be in use from Sunday, September 4th through Sunday, September […]
Work has been completed on the Pedestrian and Equestrian Bridge into Bradley Palmer State Park and it is now open for use!! Thanks to the Department of Conservation and Recreation for funding this project and T. Ford Co. for completing this work ahead of schedule so that we can […]
The summer has provided us with great weather for recreating as well as working outdoors! The construction crew renovating the Bradley Palmer Equestrian and Pedestrian Bridge have taken advantage of these sunny days and are moving along rapidly with their work.
Maplecroft Trail in Ipswich will be CLOSED to the public from Thursday, August 18th, through the morning of Monday, August 21st due to a private event. Please respect our landowners’ request and avoid the use of this trail.