BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust will lead a moderate snowshoe hike to the summit of Bald Pate Mountain on Mushers Bowl weekend, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 22 and 23.

Participants will see animal tracks and  views that are not available at other times of the year. The hikes will begin at 10 a.m. and take approximately two hours.

Hikers should wear appropriate winter clothing, bring snacks, water and snowshoes (a few pairs will be available upon request). Check in at the Five Fields Farm stand by 9:45 a.m. to register.

Although there is no charge for the hike, there is a $3 charge for an admission button to the Mushers Bowl event.

Bald Pate Mountain Preserve is adjacent to Five Fields Farm, site of the Mushers Bowl. Festivities will include dogsled races, skijoring and food.

The trust has been a sponsor of the Mushers Bowl since 2006. Last year, LELT Stewardship and Volunteer Coordinator Jon Evans led a group of 27 hikers to the summit.

Bald Pate Mountain is located six miles south of Bridgton on Route 107. Mushers Bowl event volunteers will direct people to appropriate parking locations.

All LELT hikes are free; however, donations are welcome and will qualify for a one-year membership. For more information, visit www.loonecholandtrust.org. For more information about the hikes, other events or to reserve snowshoes, contact Jon Evans at [email protected] or 647-4352.