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BRIDGTON/DENMARK — Looking for a fun and adventurous hike to polish off this winter season? Loon Echo Land Trust is leading a free, late-winter snowshoe hike at Pleasant Mountain in Denmark Sat., March 11 at beginning at 9 a.m.
Waterfalls, stunning views and mystical red pine woodland are just a few of the highlights on this three-mile hike at Loon Echo’s Pleasant Mountain Preserve. The planned route will start at the Bald Peak trailhead, ascending 1,900 feet to Big Bald Summit.
From there participants will venture over the North Ridge Trail to North Peak and then down Sue’s Way Trail back to the Bald Peak parking area. Make sure to bring your camera, water, plenty of snacks and trekking poles if needed. Traction and proper non-cotton clothing are required for this adventure.
Hikers will meet Loon Echo staff at the Bald Peak parking area located on Mountain Road, 1 mile from its junction with Rt. 302 in Bridgton at 9 a.m.. This strenuous level hike will take approximately 5 hours.
Participants are asked to register for this program by calling Loon Echo’s office at 647-4352 or emailing stewardship@lelt.org.
Loon Echo’s next event is a “Trail Work Day” at Pleasant Mountain’s Ledges Trail on Sat., April 15. This beginner to advanced trail work day will be co-led by the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Maine chapter. For more information about upcoming events or ways you can support Loon Echo Land Trust, go to their website www.lelt.org or call 207-647-4352. More information on these and other events can be found on Loon Echo’s website at www.loonecholandtrust.org/events/
Loon Echo Land Trust protects nearly 6,700 acres of land and manages 31 miles of multi-use trails in the northern Sebago Lake region. Its mission is to work with the local residents to conserve the region’s natural resources and character for current and future generations. Loon Echo serves seven towns including Bridgton, Casco, Denmark, Harrison, Naples, Raymond and Sebago with an area of 320 square miles located directly north of Sebago Lake.
Loon Echo works within its service area to safeguard water quality, preserve scenic gems such as Bald Pate Mountain, and provide outreach and fun educational programs to the public. Loon Echo assists landowners to take steps to ensure future generations will benefit from the preservation of their lands.
