REGION — Trails for Rangeley Area Coalition, or T.R.A.C., is an informal gathering of like-minded people who share the desire to hike, paddle and bike in the healing environs of our surroundings. The group meets twice weekly through September for group hikes, bikes and paddles. On Tuesdays, the group meets at 8 a.m. in the Rangeley Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce parking lot. On Fridays, the group gathers at at 8 a.m. in the lot at the junction of routes 16 and 4 in Oquossoc Village. From these locations, they travel by car to the destination trailhead or put-in.

There are no charges or dues of any kind to join T.R.A.C. Participation is all voluntary, yet well organized and enjoyable.

If you would like to learn more about T.R.A.C, please visit the Trails for Rangeley Area Coalition Facebook page or email Jeff at [email protected].

Friday, Aug. 1: West Kennebago hike, moderate-strenuous

Tuesday, Aug. 5: Bald Mountain hike, Perkins Township, moderate+

Friday, Aug. 8: Dartmouth Grant bike, moderate

Tuesday, Aug. 12: Flagstaff Lake paddle, easy+

Friday Aug. 15: Bemis Mountain/Appalachian Trail hike, moderate. This hike part of the Explore the Scenic 7 Hiking Challenge in partnership with High Peaks Alliance.

Tuesday, Aug 19: Stratton Brook Hut hike, moderate

Friday, Aug. 22: Sabbath Day Pond/Appalachian Trail hike, moderate

Tuesday, Aug. 26: Burnt Mountain hike, moderate-strenuous