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Maine Recreational Trails Program Advisory Committee
What is the Maine Recreational Trails Program Advisory Committee?
- Established in 1993 by the then Maine Department of Conservation.
- To assist in the coordination of federal/state trails planning with other statewide, regional and local planning efforts.
- Establish funding priorities for Recreational Trail Program grants.
- Assist planning trail corridors.
- Provide representation of trail user groups in state trail programs.
- Assist in the implementation of applicable goals and strategies from the Maine Statewide Comprehensive Recreation Plan (SCORP).
Committee Members
Regular Members
| Name | Term Ends 12/31 of | Trail Interest Representation | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Raymond | 2026 | ATV trails | ATV Maine |
| Tom Gorrill | 2026 | Back country trails | Maine Appalachian Trail Club |
| Deborah Bowker | 2026 | Mountain Bike Trails | Carrabasset Valley Recreation Department |
| Robin Kerr | 2026 | Municipal Trails | Maine Recreation and Parks Association |
| Dan Bassett | 2026 | Paved Bicycling Trails | Bicycle Coalition of Maine |
| Matt Polstein | 2027 | At Large - Central Me | New England Outdoor Center |
| Dan Baumert | 2027 | Nordic Ski Trails | Maine Nordic Interests |
| Mike Grass Jr. | 2027 | Snowmobile Trails | Maine Snowmobile Association |
| Brian Macaurelle | 2027 | Water Trails | Maine Island Trails Association |
| Gary Marquis | 2028 | At Large - Aroostook County | City of Caribou |
| Carrie Kinne | 2028 | At Large | Freeport Conservation Land Trust |
| Leigh Hallett | 2028 | Interurban Multi-Use Trails | Maine Trail Coalition |
| Gabe Perkins | 2028 | Non Govt Org Trails | Inland Woods and Trails |
| Erin Amadon | 2028 | Professional Trail Builders Association | Town4Trail |
Ex-Officio Members
| Name | Trail Interest Representation | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Deely | Maine Conservation Corps | Bureau of Parks & Lands |
| Matt Foster | Off Road Vehicle | Bureau of Parks & Lands |
| Niki Lazure | Outdoor Recreation Specialist | Bureau of Parks & Lands |
| NPS Rivers & Trails | National Parks Service | |
| Enock Glidden | Accessibility | Community Geographics / Maine Trailfinder |
| Jeff McCabe | Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation | Department of Economic & Community Development |
| Dakota Hewlett | Bike/Ped Program Manager | DOT Multi Modal Planning |
| Emily Brown | RTP Specialist | Bureau of Parks & Lands |
| Adam Fisher | MTP Program Manager | Bureau of Parks & Lands |
| Doug Beck | State Trail Administrator | Bureau of Parks & Lands |
Past Meetings
| Date and Time | Headline | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2025 | Maine RTP Advisory Committee | Agenda (PDF) |
| May 14, 2025 | Maine RTP Advisory Committee |
Agenda (PDF)
Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| December 4, 2024 | Maine RTP Advisory Committee |
Agenda (PDF)
Meeting Minutes (PDF) |