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Portland Trails
A Nonprofit Urban Land Trust

305 Commercial Street
Portland, ME 04101
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Which trails give you peace of mind? There’s som Which trails give you peace of mind? There’s something about the tranquility of running water that makes Presumpscot Falls so special. Celebrate our community’s resilience and give back to the trail network by signing up for the Trail to Prevail! Link in our bio. #trailtoprevail #waterfallsofinstagram #hiddengems #localtrails #supportnonprofits #portlandtrails #portlandmaine
@allagashbrewing, one of our Adopt-a-Trail partner @allagashbrewing, one of our Adopt-a-Trail partners, celebrates their 25th anniversary this year! To celebrate, Allagash is sending a team of volunteers from their staff to help with local trail cleanup tomorrow as part of their 25 Days of Giving series this July. Thank you, Allagash! To learn more about ways you can get involved with Portland Trails, visit: trails.org/get-involved #allagash #allagashbrewing #allagash25 #givingback #lovemaine #portlandmaine #maine #craftbeercommunity #portlandtrails
Thank you to our friends at @portlandfoodcoop for Thank you to our friends at @portlandfoodcoop for including us in their Register Round-Up program! From March through May, customers who rounded up their totals to the nearest dollar donated the extra change to Portland Trails. In total, Portland Food Co-Op raised $4,610.70 on our behalf!! We’re so grateful for the support of our community. Here’s Kara accepting the check - she’s smiling under her mask! #portlandfoodcoop #shoplocal #supportnonprofits #portlandtrails #portlandmaine
We’re excited to announce our 2020 fall fundrais We’re excited to announce our 2020 fall fundraising event: Trail to Prevail, a virtual, multi-modal 10K! 🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️Celebrate our community’s prevailing spirit with us while raising funds for Portland Trails! See the link in our bio for full event info. REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY, JULY 1ST AT 7:00AM
Are you in need of an anonymous love letter today? Are you in need of an anonymous love letter today? This note was recently left on a trail for other trail users to find. . “✨You✨deserve✨the✨world✨ Hello wonderful person! I’ve left this note here hoping that it would lift your spirits. Whoever you are, I hope you’re having an amazing day. The times we’re going through are extremely difficult. But it is important to know you are loved and beautiful. Stay strong, Anonymous”
Tomorrow, Saturday June 6th, is National Trails Da Tomorrow, Saturday June 6th, is National Trails Day! We traditionally lead a hike on this day along the 10-mile Forest City Trail from the Stroudwater River to Presumpscot Falls. We’ve cancelled this year’s hike, but we still encourage you to hit the trails tomorrow! The world is an anxious place to live right now - find some peace of mind on a trail. Link to the trail map in our bio.
#BlackLivesMatter #BlackLivesMatter
Knock knock! Whoooo’s there? 🦉 It’s this gr Knock knock! Whoooo’s there? 🦉 It’s this great horned owl, a resident of our trails in Evergreen Cemetery. You might spot him perched at the top of a pine tree. Posted @withregram • @karl.ramsdell Great horned owl. #birds #instabird #wildlifephotography #birds_brilliance #nuts_about_birds #elite_raptors #birdsofprey #owl #birds_of_ig #bird_lovers #bird_watchers_daily #best_birds_of_ig #natureloversgallery #birds_adored #your_best_birds #excellent_nature #bird_extreme #nature #bird_captures #mainesucks #themainemag #mainetheway #wgme #newscentermaine #owls #elite_raptors
We’re looking for someone to be our Seasonal Pro We’re looking for someone to be our Seasonal Professional Trail Steward this summer! If you want to help us take care of the trails, check out our website for a full description of the position & instructions to apply: trails.org/about-us/jobs #trailsteward #jobpost #workoutside #portlandtrails #portlandmaine #portlandme
Today is #GivingTuesdayNow! It’s a day of global Today is #GivingTuesdayNow! It’s a day of global giving and unity for nonprofit organizations in response to COVID-19. We’ve been hard at work making sure the trails remain a valuable community resource in these challenging times. If you’d like to donate to Portland Trails today, please visit the link in our bio. #globalunity #supportnonprofits #portlandtrails #portlandmaine
Have you noticed all the crushed stone on the trai Have you noticed all the crushed stone on the trails? Our small but mighty trail crew have been working tirelessly to mitigate the mud on some of our most popular trails. Here’s a time lapse from the field demonstrating just how much work goes into every wheelbarrow load of stone. Three cheers for our crew, Daniel & Jaime! 👏👏👏 #trailwork #trailcrew #mudseason #portlandtrails #portlandmaine
Have you ever visited our property on Conant Stree Have you ever visited our property on Conant Street in Westbrook? It’s a peaceful path to the river any time of year, but our neighbors are at their cutest in spring... 🐐
It’s #VolunteerAppreciationWeek! Even though our It’s #VolunteerAppreciationWeek! Even though our volunteer season is on hold, we are so grateful for every single person who has donated their time to Portland Trails, whether it was building a bridge, stuffing envelopes, or handing out Trail to Ale bibs. Our volunteers are the reason it’s possible for us to maintain over 70 miles of trails. Thank you for all you do, and we look forward to seeing you in person soon!
Happy Earth Day! Help take care of the Earth every Happy Earth Day! Help take care of the Earth every day with a donation to Portland Trails. Link in bio. #earthday #earthdayeveryday #portlandtrails #portlandmaine
Help us flatten another curve! We’re seeing a lo Help us flatten another curve! We’re seeing a lot of peak trail activity in the afternoons. Let’s spread out! Instead of an afternoon walk or bike ride, visit a local trail in the morning or evening when the trails are much less busy. #physicaldistancing #portlandtrails #portlandmaine
Swipe ⬅️ to see Portland Trails’ tips for ma Swipe ⬅️ to see Portland Trails’ tips for maintaining physical distance on the trails. Thanks for being a thoughtful trail user! #physicaldistancing #portlandtrails #portlandmaine
Even our truck is practicing social distancing! Re Even our truck is practicing social distancing! Remember to stay at least 6 feet from others when you’re on a trail. Communicate with your fellow trail users, don’t be afraid to step off the trail to keep a safe distance, and #donuttailgate! #socialdistancing #trailtruck #urbannature #portlandtrails #portlandmaine
The (solo) trail work continues! Here’s Jaime wo The (solo) trail work continues! Here’s Jaime working on the trails behind PATHS last week as part of the ongoing bicycle byway project with @cityportland 🚜 If you see him working while you’re on a trail, be sure to say hi (safely, from at least 6 feet away)! Photo credit @garrickhoffmanphotography #trailwork #socialdistancing #socialdistancinginnature #citytrail #portlandtrails #portlandmaine
A gift from Mother Nature tonight 🌄 Congratulat A gift from Mother Nature tonight 🌄 Congratulations on getting through this crazy week! Remember to pause and take in the beauty when you can. #goplayoutside #mainesunset #urbannature #portlandtrails #portlandmaine
When a member of our trail crew brought his 6-year When a member of our trail crew brought his 6-year-old to work yesterday, the trails turned into school! “He helped do some easement monitoring (science class) and cleaning up cut ends from boards (project-based learning).”
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  • Our Work
    • Trails
    • Active Transportation
    • Conservation
    • Placemaking
    • School Ground Greening
    • By The Numbers
  • Our Trails
    • Digital Trail Map
    • Classic Trail Map
    • Trail Stories
    • Trail FAQs
    • Member Snowshoe Loan Program
  • Get Involved
    • Membership
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Corporate Partnership
      • Adopt-a-Trail
      • Event Sponsorship
  • Events
    • Trail to Prevail Virtual 10K Event
    • Holiday Dash 5K
    • City at Your Feet Scavenger Hunt
    • 15×15 / Annual Meeting
    • Calendar
  • About Us
    • History
    • Annual Report
    • Newsletter
    • Staff & Board
    • Job Opportunities
    • Contact Us
  • DONATE
    • Become a Member
    • Monthly and Perennial Donating
    • Corporate Partnership
    • Leave a Trail (Planned Giving)
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