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Trekkin’ for Land Conservation
Event Summary
Event Date: Saturday, September 19, 2009
Location: Shawnee Peak Ski Area, Bridgton, Maine
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)
View the Bike route details here
Registration:
Click here to go to the Registration Page or register now using link below, which directs you to Active.com..
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Registration Type
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Early Bird (by 8/1)
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Registration (8/2-9/13)
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Walk-in
(9/19)
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Hike (adult)
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$40
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$50
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$55
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Bike (adult)
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$55
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$65
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$75
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Child (under 16)
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$25
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$25
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$25
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Team (3 or more)
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$5 off above fees
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$5 off above fees
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$5 off above fees
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Why Participate?:
-Loon Echo protects 3,330 acres of land including mountains, fields, and forests for recreation and resource protection.
-Most beautiful bike trek in Maine, passing by farm fields, lakes, rolling hills and mountain passes.
-Known as the “toughest century ride in Maine” with 1,200 foot vertical descent in the White Mountain National Forest.
-Hike route passes over Pleasant Mountain, southern Maine’s tallest mountain, protected and by Loon Echo.
Pledges & Prizes:
-Be a “loony” trekker! You can wear loon “tail feathers” ($100 in pledges) and or a “loon head” ($200 raised) on your helmet or hat, handmade by the “loony girls”!
-Great individual and team prizes- check ‘em out (see link below)!
Click here for the Pledges and Prizes Page
Food & Festivities:
-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 when registering.
Sponsors:
Over 40 businesses support this event! Top sponsors include Shawnee Peak and Hancock Lumber!
View this year’s Sponsor List
Support:
Bicycle specialists from Ernie’s Cycle Shop in Westbrook will be tuning and fixing bikes. Over 30 Yankee Amateur Radio Club & Oxford Co. ARES volunteers will be communicating to offer a smooth and safe Trek.
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 50 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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