Trails for Rangeley Area Coalition members paddle to Flagstaff Lake via the North Branch of the Dead River Tuesday, Aug. 12. (Courtesy of T.R.A.C.)

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].

Tuesday, Sept. 2: Little Jackson Mountain hike, strenuous

Friday, Sept 5: Aziscohos Mountain hike, moderate-strenuous

Tuesday, Sept. 9: Mountain Pond Trail hike, moderate

Friday, Sept. 12: Upper Richardson Lake paddle, moderate

Tuesday, Sept. 16: Cranberry Pond and Peak hike, moderate-strenuous

Friday, Sept. 19: No outing

Tuesday, Sept. 23: Perham Stream Birding Trail hike, easy. This hike is being hosted by High Peaks Alliance.

Friday, Sept. 26: White Cap Mountain hike, moderate

Tuesday, Sept. 30: Saddleback via Rock Pond Trail hike, moderate-strenuous

Friday, Oct. 3: Magalloway River paddle, easy