Mission Statement
The mission of Piscataquog Area Trailways is to promote the creation and preservation of trails on public and private land in the Piscataquog River watershed and to evaluate and inform the public regarding the responsible use and maintenance of these trails.
Dedicated to land preservation for multi-use
We are a local non-profit organization recently certified
by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization”
which is dedicated to the preservation of access to old highways,
rangeways and trails in the Piscataquog River watershed area.
Members ride and drive horses, hike, cross-country ski, bicycle and
snowshoe.
We work with local conservation and forestry committees, private
landowners, planning boards and developers to facilitate keeping
trails open. Trails that need maintenance are scheduled for
work. New trails are planned and cleared.
Walks and rides are open to the public to encourage residents to
learn more about recreational trails and the value of open land in
their towns. In this way, members share their knowledge of
local trails with others.
We also sponsor fund raising events to raise money for large
projects.
Membership Service
OUR MEMBERS
- Clean up debris on old wood roads, class six roads, and trails
- Repair trails and bridges
- Obtain landowners’ permission to explore new trails
- Sponsor fun events during the year to enjoy the trails we worked hard to preserve
- Raise money for major projects
What Membership Means
Our membership dues are low because our members biggest contribution is a willingness to contribute their time, skills and labor towards the fulfillment of our goals. Trail maintenance is an important part of this contribution that everyone can participate in. Active members usually volunteer at least six hours per year on trail work. A typical workday is a morning event from 9:00 to 12:00. The work consists of trimming branches and picking up dead wood and debris. Members receive instruction in the correct way to do this. Most of the heavy chain saw work is done before the workday. There is something for everyone to do on workdays; the whole family is welcome!
