2023 Summer Trail Challenge
Your introduction to nature close to home
Visit six local landmarks at Presumpscot Regional Land Trust Preserves between June 15th- AUGust 31st (Extended Through September 5th), In the towns of Westbrook, Windham, Standish, and Gorham.
THE SUMMER TRAIL CHALLENGE is now closed.
Thank you to the 300 people who participated and congratulations to the 50+ people who finished, congratulations:
Becky Thompson, David Pinchbeck, Sherri Dupuis, Patricia Nasta, Kevin Picone, Andrina Bellieveau, Jeannette Murch, Ashanti Maxworth, Becky Lewis, Maia DeRosear, Linda Braley, Alice Peterson, Amanda Theall, Kathleen Ruth, Ev Lennon, Sandra Truslow, Dianne Shaw, Julie Besco, Emily Farr, Torie Grieces, Sue Hawes, Sandra Boutin, Susie Simmons, Douglas Dellfamine, Kevin Schnek, Zoe Anderson, Aleah Graham, Travis & Ada Blair, Alice Peterson, Carol and Brian Marzan, Kate Kyle, Devonshire Dennet, Jennifer Drew, Ryan Dennette, Jim Luscomb, Jennifer Johnson, Beth Linevitch, Brigid Chapin, Robin Doolittle Illian, Kristy Segal, William Czaja, Christine Boulanger, Brian Bizier & Family, Maribeth Lydon, Brett Hallet, Constance Bouchard, Jen Michaud, Kathy brown, Nancy Fowles, Elizabeth Moran, Poppy Griffin, Jim McBride, Jamie Dickson, Norman Boutin, Gisele Underkofler, Beth Corvette, Trainor Family, Cally Field, Tonya Muchemore, and Allison Violette.
This free challenge is intended for folks who are new to hiking and for those who know our trails well. The six trails of the challenge are 1-2 miles long (with more trails accessible if you wish to extend your outing), and many include scavenger hunts, fairy houses, and storywalks making this a family-friendly adventure and enjoyable for all ages. 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 one of the wildest rivers in the region in Westbrook. The challenge has been extended through September 5th.
CHALLENGE: Visit and photograph six Presumpscot Regional Land Trust Preserve destinations this summer:
1) Mill Brook Preserve | Westbrook | Landmark: The Waterfall and Viewing Pool
2) Pride Preserve | Westbrook | Landmark: The Cascade Falls
3) Black Brook Preserve | Windham | Landmark: Glacial Erratic (large boulder)
4) Hawkes Preserve | Gorham | Landmark: Viewing Bridge (views of the Presumpscot River)
5) Gambo Preserve | Gorham/Windham | Landmark: Mill Ruins (the grindstone circle)
6) Steep Falls Village Preserve | Standish | Landmark: Tucker Brook Overlook
PRIZE: The Trail Challenge is sponsored by REI Co-op. Upon completion of the challenge by August 31st, with photographs of the six preserve landmarks, the first 100 participants will receive a REI Co-op & Land Trust co-branded water bottle. Every participant will receive a REI Co-op & Land Trust co-branded sticker.
The summer trail challenge is complete for the 2023 season, thank you to our participants.
See the trail challenge destinations in the map below:
