Fall is on the way and we are in the midst of a very busy September here are ECTA! Read on below for recaps on our Endless Summer Party and Run for the Trails, an article on our recent West Newbury trail work, Trail Alerts and information on our upcoming Trails & Sails events.
Endless Summer Party a Huge Success!
Over 300 ECTA supporters joined us on September 7th, 2012 for a night of music, dancing and celebration under the tents at the Boston Equestrian Classic! The Endless Summer Party was envisioned as a fun event to bring all trail users together to support ECTA, and we had runners, mountaain bikers, dog walkers, paddlers, birders and equestrians all out for the evening. Read on for more details & to see photos >>
Results in from 8th Annual Run for the Trails
The weather on Saturday morning cooperated just in time for 120 competitors to set off on the 5 mile and 10 mile Run for the Trails races. Runners enjoyed a new course through the Myopia Schooling Field and Greenbelt’s Pingree Reservation, followed by lunch from our friends at Coastal Green Grocer. Full Race Results >> Race Photos (Facebook) >> Race Photos (Shutterfly) >>
West Newbury Trail Work Featured in Local News
ECTA recently collaborated with the West Newbury Open Space Committee and several volunteers to begin trail work on the Ocean Meadows trail easement. This trail is a critical link in the “emerald necklace” of West Newbury. Read the full article from the Daily News >>
Trail Alerts
Equestrians are at risk of losing access to the Topsfield Linear Common and Wenham & Danvers Rail Trails if they do not remove manure from the trail. More Information on Rail Trail Etiquette >>
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 >>
Upcoming Events
Saturday 9/22, 9:00 am: Join Board Member Deb Hamilton as she guides us on a tour of the Riverbend Coservation Area in West Newbury. For more information or to register >>
Saturday, 9/29, 8:30 am: Celebrate National Public Lands Day and join pour friends at REI for a Volunteer Trail Work Day at Bradley Palmer State Park. For more information or to register >>
Saturday, 9/29, 9:00 am: Join us for a guided walk of the newly re-routed Discover Hamilton Trail Walk! 4-Mile and 8-Mile walk options. Join us for a guided For more information or to register >>
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
