The first-ever Summer Trail Challenge hosted by the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust kicked off the week of June 15. This challenge is free and intended for all ages and hiking experience levels.
The challenge is to visit and photograph six Land Trust Preserve destinations from June 15 to August 31. At each location, you will be challenged to identify a landmark at the preserve.
The six trails of the challenge are each 1-2 miles long. Throughout the trails, there are scavenger hunts, fairy houses, and story walks, making this a family-friendly adventure.
“On this Summer Trail Challenge, you could find yourself discovering centuries-old trees in Windham, exploring the ruins of a 150-year-old mill along the Presumpscot River in Gorham, enjoying meandering meadows in Standish, and following a wild river in Westbrook,” stated Rachelle Curran Apse, Executive Director of the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust.
The challenge is sponsored by REI Co-op of Westbrook, and the first 100 participants that complete the challenge will receive a co-branded custom REI Co-op and Land Trust water bottle. Every participant will be eligible to receive a co-branded REI Co-op and Land Trust sticker. The summer trail challenge can be completed solo or with family and friends.
“As a new resident of Maine, I have been blown away by how beautiful the local trail systems are. This summer trail challenge provides REI, as a member-owned cooperative specializing in outdoor recreation gear and apparel, the opportunity to inspire and connect members and customers to these amazing local places,” stated JR Jandro, Store Manager, REI Co-op.
To learn more and register for this trail challenge, go to: www.prlt.org/2023-summer-trail-challenge.
Presumpscot Regional Land Trust engages with communities to conserve, steward, and provide access to local lands and clean water for current and future generations to enjoy.
The Land Trust is a community-based nonprofit primarily serving Gorham, Gray, Standish, Westbrook, and Windham, holding 2,170 acres of conserved lands with 18 free public access preserves that include trails and water access. The Land Trust also runs the water quality monitoring program for the Presumpscot River watershed and coordinates the Sebago to the Sea Trail, a 28-mile trail from Standish to Portland.