Essex County Trail Association (ECTA)

Essex County Trail Association (ECTA) ECTA works to protect access to the trails and open lands throughout the 6 towns we work in.

We partner with both public and private landowners to ensure that the experience of open trails is positive for them as well for the trail users.

Reminder: Our Summer Solstice Party is this Saturday! Secure your tickets ONLINE before the deadline today, or purchase ...
06/18/2026

Reminder: Our Summer Solstice Party is this Saturday! Secure your tickets ONLINE before the deadline today, or purchase them at the door on Saturday.

Info & tickets: https://ecta27.wildapricot.org/event-6502678

Thank you to our Sponsors: Institution for Savings, Benjamin Nutter Architects, LLC, Salem Five Bank, Parrott Equine Associates, Flush Services, and New England Running Company.

Check out our Spring 2026 Newsletter! Learn about our latest trail projects, events, and safety updates. Click the link ...
06/17/2026

Check out our Spring 2026 Newsletter! Learn about our latest trail projects, events, and safety updates. Click the link below to read more:https://ectaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ECTA_Newsletter_2026_Spring_SinglePage.pdf

Join us this Saturday, June 20th at Groton House Farm from 5:30 – 8:00 pm for our lively Summer Solstice Party! Get your...
06/16/2026

Join us this Saturday, June 20th at Groton House Farm from 5:30 – 8:00 pm for our lively Summer Solstice Party! Get your tickets online by THURSDAY, or purchase them at the door on the day of the event.
Info & tickets: https://ecta27.wildapricot.org/event-6502678

Thank you to our Sponsors: Institution for Savings, Benjamin Nutter Architects, LLC, Salem Five Bank, Parrott Equine Associates, Flush Services, and New England Running Company.

Equestrians, how can you help reduce conflict on trails? Move to the right side of the trail when approaching others and...
06/12/2026

Equestrians, how can you help reduce conflict on trails? Move to the right side of the trail when approaching others and stay to the right around turns. Remember, your horse may be another trail users' introduction to horses. Be friendly and understanding!

Visit our website, www.ectaonline.org, for our updated Trail Safety Guidelines.

Greenbelt - Essex County's Land Trust, Bay Circuit Trail and Greenway, Munroe Velo Bike Shop, New England Running Company, North Shore NEMBA, Boxford Trails Association/ Boxford Open Land Trust (BTA/BOLT, Inc), Cape Ann Trail Stewards, Manchester Essex Conservation Trust, Appleton Farms, North Shore Equestrian Association

Join us under the tent in a beautiful field at Groton House Farm, Saturday, June 20th from 5:30 – 8:00 pm for our lively...
06/10/2026

Join us under the tent in a beautiful field at Groton House Farm, Saturday, June 20th from 5:30 – 8:00 pm for our lively annual Summer Solstice Party. NEW this year: enjoy small plates with open seating and appetizer stations!

Info & tickets: https://ecta27.wildapricot.org/event-6502678
Thank you to our Sponsors: Institution for Savings, Benjamin Nutter Architects, Salem Five Charitable Foundation, Parrott Equine, FLUSH, and New England Running Company.

06/08/2026

Our friends at North Shore Equestrian Association have begun their Hooves & Handlebars events - bringing mountain bikers together with horses to learn about reactivity, blind spots, and trail safety! Thank you to NSEA and North Shore NEMBA for helping make our trails safer for all through fostering mutual respect and understanding.

Get outside this National Trails Day! Explore local trails, connect with your community, and consider how you can give b...
06/06/2026

Get outside this National Trails Day! Explore local trails, connect with your community, and consider how you can give back to the places that give us so much.
Go to www.ectaonline.org to find a trail, learn about, and support the local trail work we do year-round!

Only a few weeks away from our Summer Solstice Party! This is a small plate, mingling event with live music by Orville G...
06/05/2026

Only a few weeks away from our Summer Solstice Party! This is a small plate, mingling event with live music by Orville Giddings’ trio. Get your tickets today!
Info & tickets: https://ecta27.wildapricot.org/event-6502678

Thank you to our Sponsors: Institution for Savings, Benjamin Nutter Architects, Salem Five Charitable Foundation, Parrott Equine, FLUSH, and New England Running Company.

Register for our annual Run for the Trails 5 & 10 Mile Trail Run! Part of the North Shore Trail Series and the RRCA 10 M...
06/01/2026

Register for our annual Run for the Trails 5 & 10 Mile Trail Run! Part of the North Shore Trail Series and the RRCA 10 Mile Championship Race! Visit www.ectaonline.org to learn more.

Address

162 Main Street Ste 5
Wenham, MA
01984

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

(978) 468-1133

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