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Portland Trails volunteers installing the bridge over Jewell Falls in Fore River Sanctuary, 1994.

Portland Trails is proud to have served Greater Portland, its residents, visitors, and neighbors for over 30 years!

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Portland's nonprofit land trust bringing you 70+ miles of beautiful local trails 🌳

Our annual #GivingTuesday Forest City Trail Challe

Our annual #GivingTuesday Forest City Trail Challenge has begun! To raise money, seven Portland Trails representatives are walking and biking the 10-mile Forest City Trail today. Will you help us reach our fundraising goal of $10,000? You can donate at the link in our bio!

Keep an eye on our stories for updates throughout the day!

We’re grateful for YOU! ❤️ Portland Trails i

We’re grateful for YOU! ❤️ Portland Trails is made up of members, volunteers, staff, trustees, community partners, landowners, trail users — and that’s just the start! We could not transform Greater Portland into a more walkable, bikeable, sustainable, and equitable place for all without you.

We also want to acknowledge that the land where we live and are giving thanks is the unceded territory of the Wabanaki nations. The Wabanaki people have lived here for thousands of years, and they are still here today. Portland Trails is humbled to support our Wabanaki neighbors’ work toward sovereignty, and we invite you to join us.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! (And if you’re looking for a post-meal walk with your family, we’ve got a trail for that.) 🦃

Thanks to a partnership with @nerunnersalliance, w

Thanks to a partnership with @nerunnersalliance, we’re thrilled to offer paid Holiday Dash 5K entries to immigrant, BIPOC, and low-income runners! NeRA is a nonprofit running alliance actively working to encourage diversity in the northeast running community. Thanks so much to NeRA for reducing the economic barriers to running and racing!

Anyone interested can apply to NeRA’s Shared Miles program at the link in our bio.

Start stretching…the Holiday Dash 5K is in just

Start stretching…the Holiday Dash 5K is in just over 3 weeks! This is a silly and chilly race along the Eastern Prom on December 10th. We’ll have hot cocoa waiting for you when you cross the finish line ☕️, and for an additional $10, you can get a brunch & beverage ticket to @riraportland for a post-race celebration 🍻!

Sign up today at the link in our bio. All proceeds supports Portland Trails’ transformative work throughout Greater Portland!

No one was gonna tell us today is National Take a

No one was gonna tell us today is National Take a Hike Day?? 🥾

What’s your favorite local trail to hike?

In 2023, we have introduced over 300 people to the

In 2023, we have introduced over 300 people to the trails through our Healthier Neighborhoods for All program! It starts with a presentation from Angelique, pictured here sharing her story with @portlandadulted students. Then she leads a group walk on a nearby trail, showing everyone just how close they are to nature. Smiles and selfies ensue. Thank you to our HNFA partners, like @rei, for making this truly transformative work possible!

We had the best time toasting with you last month

We had the best time toasting with you last month 🥂 Thanks to everyone who joined us for Toast to the Trails! We convened with over 100 members, volunteers, community partners, and friends, and you reminded us just how engaged and enthusiastic this community is. What an honor to raise a glass to all we’ve accomplished together, and all we have yet to do.

Special thank you to @apresdrinks for hosting us, @meet_onthe_street for catering, and Derek from @guimondphoto for taking such beautiful photos of the night. (Fun fact: Derek is a former seasonal trail steward!)

Portland Trails + @seabagsmaine = a beautiful than

Portland Trails + @seabagsmaine = a beautiful thank you gift!

We want to thank everyone who joins our Trail Guide Circle during our end-of-year fundraising campaign. Make a one-time donation of $1,000 or more to Portland Trails by Dec. 31st and you’ll have your choice of the Sea Sack (pictured here and perfect for trail use) or the iconic Medium Tote. These high-quality, durable bags are made right here in Portland from upcycled sails. Click the link in our bio to donate!

P.S. Make your gift by this Wednesday, Nov. 15th to receive your bag in time for the December holidays! 🎁

Those colors! 🍂☀️ Thank you to Dr. David Ke

Those colors! 🍂☀️ Thank you to Dr. David Kerr at Maine Integrative Dentistry for being the Adopt-a-Trail sponsor of the Fore River Sanctuary! They have been a longtime sponsor of the trails, and their support helps us keep the FRS in great condition all year long.

Welcome x6! 🪧 Many of our trailheads now featur

Welcome x6! 🪧 Many of our trailheads now feature signs in six languages welcoming people to the trails. In addition to English, we have signs in French, Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic, and Somali.

Thank you for being a community that makes all our neighbors feel welcome on the trails ❤️

Our iconic trail map is on a Sea Bag! 🗺️ We’re excited to announce that this limited edition bag is available for all donors who give $1,000 or above to our end-of-year fundraising campaign. Donors can choose between the Sea Sack (pictured here) and a Medium Tote. Visit the link in our bio to make your gift today!

Photo featuring Jaime Parker. Full-time Trails Manager, cyclist, and bike-ped advocate. Part-time model 📸

On your mark, get set…go sign up for the Holiday

On your mark, get set…go sign up for the Holiday Dash 5K! ❄️ Registration is officially open for our annual silly and chilly race along the Eastern Prom. Join us on Sunday, December 10th at 11 a.m. for the festivities. This is Portland Trails’ largest fundraising event of the year and our favorite way to welcome winter! You can register at the link in our bio.

P.S. If Halloween put you in the mood for dressing up, the Holiday Dash 5K is the perfect chance for you to show off your best ugly sweater! Check out the second slide for some inspiration 👉

Like everyone throughout Maine and beyond, our hea

Like everyone throughout Maine and beyond, our hearts are broken over the horrific events in Lewiston last week. As we all collectively process the tragedy and begin to grieve, we hope you’re able to find solace and comfort in nature. Spending time near sturdy trees, falling leaves, soft moss, birdsong, and running water can help us tend to our mental and emotional well-being. By taking care of ourselves, we’ll be better able to take care of each other.

If you’d like to take some action that will directly help recovery efforts, our friends at @mainecf have started the Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund. Visit their page for a link to learn more and donate.

Be well, friends ❤️

Shoutout to the @maineconservationcorps crew that’s been working hard in the Presumpscot River Preserve! 💪 They’ve made some important improvements to the trail, including rebuilding this bridge. We appreciate all their help!

We’re nearing peak foliage season in southern Ma

We’re nearing peak foliage season in southern Maine! 🍁 Stroudwater Trail, pictured here, is pretty darn gorgeous this time of year. Thanks to our Adopt-a-Trail sponsor @clark.insurance.1931 for adopting the Jetport Link, a section of this trail that connects to their campus and the Portland Jetport!

Yesterday, we had an extra special volunteer day!

Yesterday, we had an extra special volunteer day! 🔨 Residents from the Homeless Services Center joined us for an afternoon of volunteer work on the trail that connects the center to the Riverton Trolley Park. Volunteers built a trail gateway, improved the trail surface, and installed two benches next to a stream! Swipe to see the finished gateway, complete with multilingual welcome signs ⛩️

This project is a continuation of the walk and picnic event series we’ve been hosting for these residents. It’s part of our work to connect New Mainers to the trail network through our Healthier Neighborhoods for All program. Clink the link in our bio to learn more about HNFA!

We love a little neighborhood connector 😍 Thank

We love a little neighborhood connector 😍 Thank you to @tbbwashington for sponsoring the Marion Street Connector through our Adopt-a-Trail program! This urban trail connects Washington Ave (and The Black Box businesses) with Sheridan St, Fort Sumner Park, and the rest of Munjoy Hill. Thank you to The Black Box for supporting local trails!

#adoptatrail #urbantrails #portlandtrails #portlandmaine #portlandme

We are excited to share that last month, we were a

We are excited to share that last month, we were awarded a $20,000 grant from the @keybank Foundation! They are the newest sponsors of Portland Trails' Healthier Neighborhoods for All program, and their grant will support the continuation of the program's work throughout 2024. Thank you, KeyBank Foundation, for your generosity!

Pictured above, from left to right: Brigitte Ritchie (KeyBank's Corporate Responsibility Officer), Angelique Bitshilualua (Portland Trails' Inclusion Coordinator), Jon Kachmar (Portland Trails' Executive Director), and Tony DiSotto (KeyBank's Maine Market President)

#communitypartners #healthierneighborhoodsforall #portlandtrails #portlandmaine #portlandme

We have our very own Monopoly square! ❓ Last nig

We have our very own Monopoly square! ❓ Last night was the unveiling of the Portland edition of Monopoly, and Portland Trails is featured on one of the tiles. Sheila attended the event and met Mr. Monopoly himself 🧐 We’re honored to be included alongside some of Portland’s most well-known landmarks and businesses.

#monopolygame #portlandlandmarks #portlandtrails #portlandmaine #portlandme

Check out that view 🏙️😍 Thank you to @2d

Check out that view 🏙️😍

Thank you to @2dinein for adopting the Fort Sumner Steps through our Adopt-a-Trail program! Their support helps keep our trails in beautiful shape for you to enjoy all year long.

#adoptatrail #urbantrails #portlandtrails #portlandmaine #portlandme

The first National #WeekWithoutDriving starts toda

The first National #WeekWithoutDriving starts today! Did you know that approximately a quarter of Americans can’t or don’t drive? If you’re someone who does have the choice of driving, consider getting around without your car this week. Can you walk? Bike? Take the bus? Get a ride with a friend or family member?

The goal of this initiative isn’t to celebrate going car-free. Instead, it’s an invitation to notice the challenges and barriers non-drivers face every day. By paying attention to these challenges, we can move toward equitable transportation for all members of our community.

Thank you to our Adopt-a-Trail sponsor Northeast D

Thank you to our Adopt-a-Trail sponsor Northeast Delta Dental for supporting the trails! They have adopted the beautiful Oat Nuts Park, and their sponsorship helps us keep the trail and the rest of our network in great shape all year long. 🌳

Last week, @portlandmeprf officially opened Portla

Last week, @portlandmeprf officially opened Portland’s newest park! 🌳 The North Deering Park features athletic fields, a skating pond, and acres of woods and wetlands. We have helped build new trails through the woods and are working to connect them to the larger trail network, making sure as many people as possible can visit the new park. Stop by and check it out soon! It’s at the end of Ballpark Drive, off of Washington Ave.

P.S. The @portlandparksconservancy is interested in hearing your vision for the new park! Take their survey by visiting www.portlandprksconservancy.org

Welcome to our newest Adopt-a-Trail partner, @rlc_

Welcome to our newest Adopt-a-Trail partner, @rlc_engineering! They’ve adopted the section of the Stroudwater Trail in Westbrook. Here‘s the RLC team smiling with their new trail sign 😁 We’re so grateful for their support!

📍Clark Brook Trail Have you explored our newes

📍Clark Brook Trail

Have you explored our newest trail yet? You’ll find one-of-a-kind bridges, wide gravel paths, benches to enjoy the view, wildflowers, a peaceful brook, and maybe even some wildlife 🦅

See full trail details at the link in our bio!

Happy back-to-school season! 🎒 Did you know the

Happy back-to-school season! 🎒 Did you know there are trails that connect almost every school in Portland to nearby neighborhoods? These are great off-street transportation routes for students who don’t take the school bus. You and your kiddos can walk or bike to and from school, away from cars. Plus…what better way to start the day than by spending some time in nature? 🌳

Check out our trail map at the link in our bio to find the school trail in your neighborhood!

#schooltrails #safewalktoschool #activetransportation #urbantrails #portlandtrails #portlandmaine #portlandme

Was yesterday the best day ever? Maybe! Our Incl

Was yesterday the best day ever? Maybe!

Our Inclusion Coordinator, Angelique, organized a picnic in Riverton Trolley Park for residents of the Homeless Services Center and members of @inherpresence. She made an African feast for everyone to enjoy, the weather was beautiful, and everyone had a wonderful time. In total, 53 people attended the event. As Angelique said afterward, “That wasn’t a picnic. It was a party!”

#trailsforall #trailsareforeveryone #picnicinthepark #newmainers #urbantrail #portlandtrails #portlandmaine #portlandme

Yesterday, Angelique led a walk through Riverton T

Yesterday, Angelique led a walk through Riverton Trolley Park with a group of asylum seekers living at the Homeless Services Center. This was everyone’s first time on a trail since arriving in Maine! It was a beautiful day for a walk, and there were lots of smiles, selfies, and laughs along the way!

One of the major goals of the Healthier Neighborhoods for All program is to connect Riverton residents with local trails and all the health benefits — physical and mental — that come with them. Stay tuned for more updates!

#newmainers #trailsforall #trailsareforeveryone #urbantrail #urbannature #portlandtrails #portlandmaine #portlandme

Can I get a heck yeah for the first photo of the f

Can I get a heck yeah for the first photo of the full Portland Trails team?! After a year of transitions, we’re so thrilled to all be together and plan for how we can continue transforming Greater Portland.

Meet the team! Back row, left to right: Sheila (Office Administrator), Jon (Executive Director), Lindsay (Director of Development), and Daniel (Trail Volunteer Coordinator). Front row, left to right: Angelique (Inclusion Coordinator), Jaime (Trails Manager), and Bailey (Communications Coordinator)

#portlandtrails #portlandmaine #portlandme

We’re so excited to be partnering with an art cl

We’re so excited to be partnering with an art class from @paths_portland on a new crosswalk mural project, just in time for school to start! Four art students are filling the crosswalk with colorful sea creatures native to Maine waters 🐟🐋🐚 In addition to helping kids get to school more safely, this crosswalk also connects to the trail behind PATHS!

#asphaltmural #safestreets #pedestriancrossing #urbantrails #portlandtrails #portlandmaine #portlandme

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