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Full Weekend of Guided Hikes From Mt. Agamenticus to Shores of Kittery to Celebrate 15th Anniversary of MtA2C
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Hit the trails over Columbus Day Weekend with the Mt. Agamenticus to the Sea Conservation Initiative (MtA2C) in a series of three guided Mountain to Sea hikes spanning from the top of Mt. Agamenticus in York to the majestic salt marshes of Kittery’s coast.
The hikes, occurring over three days, will be led by York Land Trust, Great Works Regional Land Trust and Kittery Land Trust, respectively. Together, the series celebrates the 15th anniversary of MtA2C’s efforts to connect protected land in southern York County centered on Mt. Agamenticus and stretching from the Tatnic Hills in South Berwick to the rocky coast in Kittery. Since 2002, the ten partner organizations of MtA2C have conserved thousands of acres of land and have made great progress in their mission to form a landscape-wide mosaic of unfragmented protected lands.
With a longterm goal of connecting 19,000 acres of open space by 2032, the region already boasts over 13,800 acres including more than 80 conservation projects completed by MtA2C partners and more than 60 miles of hiking trails. By participating in all three Mountain to Sea hikes, a hiker will explore much of the length of the MtA2C conservation focus area and the scenic mountain and coastal ecosystems within it — including the largest unfragmented coastal forest between the New Jersey Pine Barrens and Acadia National Park.
Join in celebrating MtA2C’s efforts to connect protected land for the health and well-being of our community, forever.
HIKE DETAILS
Oct. 7, 2017 – Mountain to Sea Hike (1st of 3)
Host: York Land Trust | Where: York | Time: 8:30am – 12:30pm | Adventure Level: Difficult Join York Land Trust for a half-day hike from the summit of Mt. Agamenticus to the saltmarshes of the York River. We’ll encounter spectacular views of Folly Pond, old cellars holes and graveyards and a section of old growth forest in the horse hills region. Be prepared for a long (4-hour) hike over coarse terrain. Visit www.yorklandtrust.org for more information.
Oct. 8, 2017 – Kenyon Hill Hike (2nd of 3)
Host: Great Works Regional Land | Where: South Berwick | Time: 10am – noon | Adventure Level:
Moderate Ogunquit Board member Doug Mayer will guide us on the trail loop, with a side excursion to the Ogunquit River. Tour granite ledges, beautiful uplands, historic foundations and the headwaters of the Ogunquit River. Free to members, suggested donation of $5 for non-members, visit www.gwrlt.org for registration information.
Oct. 9, 2017 – Brave Boat Headwaters Hike (3rd of 3)
Host: Kittery Land Trust | Where: 189 Brave Boat Harbor Road, Kittery | Time: 2 – 4pm | Adventure Level: Easy KLT will be hosting the last hike of a trilogy over Columbus Day weekend that explores Mt. Agamenticus to the Sea. Guided hikes with naturalists will be followed by a 30th Anniversary party for KLT. Stay to enjoy a community drum circle and light refreshments. Free, call 207-439-8989 or email info@kitterylandtrust.org. FMI visit www.kitterylandtrust.org.
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CONTACT
Karen Young, MtA2C Coordinator
Email: kyoung@mta2c.org, Office/mobile: (207) 752-7109
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The 10 MtA2C partners include: Kittery, York and Great Works Regional Land Trusts; Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm; Maine Coast Heritage Trust; The Nature Conservancy; US Fish and Wildlife Service/Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge; Trust for Public Land; York Rivers Association and Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.