ECTA July E-News: Trail Tips, Grant Awards & Upcoming Events
Alice Winthrop
Dear ECTA Supporters,
The heat is on! Summer is finally here and we hope that you are out enjoying all that our 450 miles of trails have to offer. We’ve compiled a list of our favoritetrail tips to beat the bugs, weather and other conditions that come along with the summer sun. You can put these tips to the test on Sunday morning by joining us at ourWillowdale State Forest Mountain Bike Ride!
While we are in full swing with our summer trail maintenance, we’re also looking ahead to our fall trail work, thanks in part to a recent grant from REI. Read on below for details about this exciting new project!
Summer Trail Tips
In the midst of our cold New England winters, we dream about these summer days and hitting the trails for a hike, run or ride. But now that the heat is on, we’re reminded that summer brings its own challenges for outdoor activities. Here are a few of our favorite tips for summer trail use. Stay safe and enjoy your adventure!
Read our trail tips >>
REI Grant Award for Ipswich River Trails
We are excited to announce that ECTA is being granted an easement for the trails at the Ipswich River Watershed Association, and that we have been awarded a $10,000 grant from Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) to improve and expand these trails and the surrounding trail network.
Did you know that Massachusetts DCR’s Willowdale State Forest offers over 40 miles of trails ranging from fire roads to single tracks? Join ECTA as we explore this extensive trail network on a novice/intermediate level mountain bike ride led by Scott Halstead and Bruce MacDonald. We’ll cover about 5-8 miles of trails, which should take about 1.5-2 hours. “Wheels down” at 8:30 am. Weather looks like it is finally cooling off on Sunday – should be a great day for a ride! Details and registration >>
Thank You to Our Lead & Sustaining Sponsors!
Contact us today to find out how your business can become an ECTA sponsor!
The retailers below offer ECTA members great discounts on goods and services.
Farm Bar and Grille
Ipswich Inn
Wenham Sports Stop
Zumi’s Coffee Shop
First Light Anglers
Pinnacle Bikes
New England Running Co
Green Elephant Toys
Grassy Roots
True North Gallery
North Shore Dressage
