WINDHAM, ME — Presumpscot Regional Land Trust is so excited to announce that the second annual Summer Trail Challenge will be from July 1st – August 31st at the Land Trust’s largest combined conserved region of East Windham Conservation Area and Lowell Preserve in Windham. This combined preserve totals around 900 acres. This challenge is free and intended for all ages and hiking experience levels. This multi-use trail system is a great challenge to explore by mountain biking, hiking, or trail running! The challenge is to locate and photograph six landmarks within the Lowell Preserve and East Windham Conservation Area.  Explore this expansive trail system, which treats hikers and bikers to breathtaking views of the White Mountains, Little Duck Pond, and lush forested landscapes. Along the way, discover the different trail challenge landmarks, like a glacial erratic, a cave, a panoramic view of the White Mountains, and more.

TWO LEVELS: There will be two levels of completion for this year’s challenge, participants who locate and photograph at least three landmarks will receive a co-branded water bottle, while those who locate and photograph all six will receive a co-branded trail challenge water bottle, and a Presumpscot Regional Land Trust (PRLT) branded hat with PRLT’s new logo. 

CHALLENGE: Visit and photograph three or six landmarks within the East Windham Conservation Area and Lowell Preserve Trail Network:

1) Landmark: White Mountains Overlook | Accessible by wide path/dirt road

2) Landmark: Little Duck Pond Overlook | Accessible by wide path/dirt road

3) Landmark: White Mountain Range Panorama | Accessible by wide path/dirt road

4) Landmark: McIntosh Brook | Accessible by wide path/dirt road

5) Landmark: Glacial Erratic

6) Landmark: Cave

PRIZE: The Trail Challenge is sponsored by REI Co-op. All participants who visit the six landmarks and complete the challenge by August 31st will receive a co-branded water bottle, while those who locate and photograph all six will receive a co-branded trail challenge water bottle and a Presumpscot Regional Land Trust (PRLT) branded hat with PRLT’s new logo. All participants will receive a co-branded sticker.

ACCESSIBILITY: The trail system terrain is hilly with a mix of wooded paths with uneven terrain and wide gravel roads with a more consistent terrain. Landmarks #1, #3, and #4 are on a more accessible trail: a wide path dirt road with a mostly level surface and jogger stroller-friendly. The trail is hilly to get to these landmarks. Landmark 2, the trail is mostly wide and flat down to this overlook; however, as you approach the pond, the terrain can become a little more uneven.

To sign up and for more information register at Presumpscot Regional Land Trust’s website.