Dear ECTA Supporters,
We hope that you have all received our recentSummer Newsletter in your mailboxes andhave enjoyed reading about all of the exciting events and projects that you have made possible! To view the full newsletter onlineclick here. TheTruth About Trail Easements article has generated great responses from our readers and we hope that this provides more information about some of the behind-the-scenes kind of work that ECTA does!
We’re heading into the best time of year for hitting the trails: the bugs are fading, the temperatures are starting to cool off, and we have been working hard to keep the trails open and clear. We have lots of events planned for late summer & fall – there is something for everyone! Read on below to learn more about our August & September events for equestrians, runners and bikers.
Explore Ipswich Trail Ride
Join ECTA board member Joe Sandulli and trail steward Ralph Williams on an equestrian trail ride adventure across Ipswich on Sunday, August 18th.
We’ll explore trails through the Julia Bird Reservation, Mill Road Farm, Turner Hill Farm, Bradley Palmer State Park, Willowdale State Forest, Linebrook Woods and Prospect Hill. The route is about 7 miles and the pace will be mostly trotting and walking.
Find out more and register >>
9th Annual Run for the Trails
Don’t miss out on this great course over some of the North Shore’s best trails! The 5 and 10 miles races will be held on Saturday, September 21st. Youth (under 20), Open (20-39) and Masters (40+) Divisions. *The 10 mile distance is part of the North Shore Trail Series. Click here to register >>
Trails & Sails Rail Trail Bike Ride
We’re celebrating Essex National Heritage’s Trails & Sails event with a bike ride along the Rail Trail on Sunday, September 29th. Join Trail Steward Joe Geller as he guides us along this multi-use trail through Topsfield & Danvers. Round-trip ride is 14-miles and we’ll stop for a break near Danvers Center.
For more information >>
Thank You to Our Lead 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
