SEASONAL CLOSURE REMINDER : Per landowner request, all Winthrop properties, with the exception of the Groton House driveways from Winthrop and Highland Streets, are CLOSED until May 1. Thanks for your cooperation and many thanks for the Winthrops ongoing generosity in letting ECTA members ride on their […]
On Sunday, November 15, a dedicated crew completed work on 2 bridges on the Topsfield Rail Trail with funding from ECTA for the materials. Joe Geller, an ECTA member and Chair of the Topsfield Rail Trail Committee, said” We sincerely thank the Essex Country Trails Association for providing the […]
Over the last several weeks, ECTA has completed extensive trail work near the Asbury Street Parking Area of Bradley Palmer. Using $6000 of ECTA money to match a $30,000 grant from the Mass Department of Conservation and Recreation, ECTA has installed a culvert, and raised and reinforced the causeway […]
ECTA has recieved an anonymous Challenge Grant Pledge. If we are able to enroll 100 new members by the end of 2009, we will receive a match for those membership dues. If you are not a member, please join. If you are already a member, consider a […]
Once again, ECTA’s 5th Annual Run for the Trails was a great success for all involved. The runners raved about the course and our thanks go esepcially to Linda and Professor John Donovan for hosting the event on their beautiful farm. The course wound for 5 miles through […]
Join ECTA for its 5th Annual 5 mile and 10 mile trail runs. This year’s run will now be at Devon Glen Farm at 482 Bay Rd. in Hamilton. Click here for more info and sign up sheet.
On October 19, Ipswich voters, despite difficult economic times, overwhelmingly authorized the selectmen to fund the protection of 247 acres of Maplecroft Farm. Ipswich’s portion will be about 44% of the total purchase price to place conservation restrictions and an ECTA trail easement on the property. ECTA and […]
Ipswich Voters. On October 19, you will have an opportunity to vote at Town Meeting to help protect a critical 1.5 mile trail link on Maplecroft Farm. As a part of a once in a lifetime conservation deal, the Raymond family has been working with the Trust for […]
Sorry but the Poker Ride has been cancelled due to rain and mud. Walk or Ride for a fun Poker Ramble at Bradley Palmer State Park on Sat October 17th (Rain date is Sunday October 18th). Arrive by 9:30 and off to the trails by 10. Morning coffee […]