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Trekkin’ for Land Conservation
Event Summary
Event Date: Saturday, September 20, 2008
Location: Shawnee Peak Ski Area, Bridgton, Maine
Why Participate?:
-Loon Echo protects mountains, fields, and forests for recreation and  resource protection- join the cause by signing up for the Trek!
-Most beautiful trek in Maine, passing through farmfields, lakes, and the White Mountain National Forest’s Evans Notch
-Known as the “toughest century ride in Maine”
-Hike route passes over Pleasant Mountain, southern Maine’s tallest mountain, protected and by Loon Echo.
Registration:
-Bike Trek- $65 (from 7/2-9/20); $25 youth 15 & under
-Hike Trek- $55 (from 7/2-9/20); $25 youth 15 & under
Register Now!
Trek Options:
Hike Trek:
-6 mile hike along Pleasant Mountain’s ridge
(check-in and departure from 8 - 10 AM)
View the Hike route details here
Bike Treks:
- 25 mile - departs at 10 AM (check-in from 8 - 10 AM)
- 50 mile - departs at 10 AM (check-in from 8 - 10 AM)
- 100 mile (century)- departs at 8 AM (check-in from 7
to 8 AM)z
View the Bike route details here
Pledges & Prizes:
-Raise money for land conservation efforts in the northern Sebago Lake region and Casco Bay watershed. LELT needs your help to preserve great places in Maine!
-$100 raised (not including registration fee) qualifies you for the prize pool and a one year membership to Loon Echo!
Download the pledge form here
Food & Entertainment:
-Live music in the afternoon by the Blue Willow Band and The Sensations
-BBQ or vegetarian lunch after you return from your Trek
-The Shawnee pub serves cold drinks (alcoholic and nonalcoholic)
-Invite friends & family! Purchase additional meals during the registration process (or call us with a credit card).
Sponsors:
Over 40 businesses support this event! Top sponsors include Shawnee Peak, Hancock Land Company and Interfaith Power and Light.
View this year’s Sponsor List
Support:
Bicycle specialists from Ernie’s Cycle Shop in Westbrook will be tuning and fixing bikes. Over 25 Yankee Amateur Radio Club & Oxford Co. ARES volunteers will be communicating to offer a smooth and safe trek experience.
Places to Stay:
-Pleasant Mountain Camping & Cottages- (207) 452-2170
-Pleasant Mountain Inn- (207) 647-4505
-Highland Lake Resort- (207) 647-5301
-Bear Mountain Inn- (207) 583-4404
Volunteers: Sign up to Volunteer Now!
Not riding? Join over 70 volunteers having a blast helping out on the Trek day.
Rules & Safety:
Know what you are agreeing to when you register for the Trek.
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