Maine Trails Coalition

$5.2 million storm damage to Maine trails
Maine Trails Coalition Trail Damage Survey Results Shared 

BATH, ME, March 13, 2024 - The frequent rain and extreme storms of 2023 and early 2024 greatly impacted and damaged trails and trail infrastructure in communities in all corners of Maine. All types of land and water trails that we know and love received severe to moderate damage, and trail managers and communities are worried about the future of their trail systems. 

To begin to better understand and quantify the damage that occurred, the Maine Trails Coalition (MTC) released an initial trail damage survey this January. Trail managers that replied to the survey ranged from municipalities, community groups, non-profits, land trusts, snowmobile clubs, mountain bike clubs to public land managers. Of the surveys received, a total of 36 trail managers responded (updated 3/15). Based on survey results, preliminary estimates to repair trails and trail infrastructure is over $5.2 million dollars, however that number will likely rise.

Read more here: https://mainetrailscoalition.org/blog/52-million-storm-damage-to-maine-trails