We’re in the grips of a pretty harsh New England winter, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay inside! There are lots of activities to enjoy on our trails this season, as long as you are prepared with these winter trail tips.
Autumn is a great time to hit the trails…the countryside is bursting with fall color, the weather is cool and dry, and trails thick with vegetation are more navigable as foliage starts to drop. But fall also brings sudden changes in temperature, ground wasps and hunting season.
There is a rich and extensive equestrian history in the Gathering Farm area of Bridge Street in Hamilton. From the early 1900’s through the 1960’s, the Clark Family owned the mansion, stables and antique buildings that comprised this estate property . As a successful racing facility, the original […]
On December 5th, over 200 guests made their way to the Winter Tracks Benefit Party to support the Essex County Trail Association. We were delighted to see a mix of new faces and long-time members, hikers, bikers, runners, riders, landowners and trail […]
Autumn is a great time to hit the trails…the countryside is bursting with fall color, the weather is cool and dry, and trails thick with vegetation are more navigable as foliage starts to drop. But fall also brings sudden changes in temperature, ground wasps and hunting season. Here are […]
Nearly 50 volunteers came out on a brisk November morning to clear trails at the newly expanded Riverbend campus of the Ipswich River Watershed Association. We uncovered the remains of the rockery, which was once part of the renowned landscape gardens at George Barnard’s estate, added a new trail […]
Autumn is a great time to hit the trails…the countryside is bursting with fall color, the weather is cool and dry, and trails thick with vegetation are more navigable as foliage starts to drop. But fall also brings sudden changes in temperature, ground wasps and hunting season. Here are […]
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 9th Annual Run for the Trails – we had another beautiful day and 130 participants finished the course! The full race results in order of finish
If you are an avid trail runner or walker, don’t miss out on the Pan-Ipswich Challenge! The 20-mile course highlights scenic trails from Hood Pond to Steep Hill Beach. The event, now in it’s fourth year, will be held on Saturday, October 26th. Enjoy the autumn foliage […]
If you are an avid trail runner or walker, don’t miss out on the Pan-Ipswich Challenge! The 20-mile course highlights scenic trails from Hood Pond to Steep Hill Beach. The event, now in it’s fourth year, will be held on Saturday, October 26th. Enjoy the autumn foliage […]