Coastal Mountains Land Trust invites you to get outside and participate in this year’s Hike the Guide Challenge. To participate in this self-guided challenge, all you need to do is visit at least 13 Coastal Mountains preserves between May 15 and November 1.

“As you hike and explore, be sure fill out your trail guide with observations of flora and fauna you encounter, take note of your favorite views and resting stops, and snap a few photos along the way,” said CMLT, in a news release.

Once you’ve visited 13 preserves, come by the Coastal Mountains office with your preserve list to redeem a prize.

Trail guides are available to download at coastalmountains.org/preserves and hard copies are available by $5 donation at the Coastal Mountains office in Camden. The office is open from Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and is located at 101 Mt. Battie Street, Camden, ME 04843. Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org with any questions.

“Happy trails,” said CMLT, in a news release.

Coastal Mountains Land Trust has worked since 1986 to permanently conserve land to benefit the natural and human communities in 15 towns in western Penobscot Bay. The Land Trust has protected over 13,000 acres to date, offering over 50 miles of trails for public access.