MISSION
To build, maintain and advocate for a system of community and backcountry trails for ski touring, mountain biking and other human-powered activities in the eastern High Peaks region of the Adirondack Park.
At our core, BETA is a member-supported, volunteer-driven, human-powered trail building and stewardship organization.
Our work is focused around the following 3 priorities:
TRAIL STEWARDSHIP
Engage volunteers, members and community partners in the ongoing improvement and maintenance of all existing trails under BETA stewardship. Engage trail users & the local community to improve their knowledge of the local trail systems and the importance of trail etiquette, responsible recreation and stewardship.
NEW TRAIL PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION
BETA staff coordinate with local trail committees, trail users, professional trail builders, land managers and other stakeholders on the planning, design, prioritization and implementation of mission-appropriate trail development projects.
ADVOCACY
Engage in respectful and productive advocacy and partnerships with public land managers, municipalities, private landowners, and other stakeholders as a means to secure the access and support needed to establish and maintain a system of trails across the BETA region.
TRAIL STEWARDSHIP
Engage volunteers, members and community partners in the ongoing improvement and maintenance of all existing trails under BETA stewardship. Engage trail users & the local community to improve their knowledge of the local trail systems and the importance of trail etiquette, responsible recreation and stewardship.
NEW TRAIL PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION
BETA staff coordinate with local trail committees, trail users, professional trail builders, land managers and other stakeholders on the planning, design, prioritization and implementation of mission-appropriate trail development projects.
ADVOCACY
Engage in respectful and productive advocacy and partnerships with public land managers, municipalities, private landowners, and other stakeholders as a means to secure the access and support needed to establish and maintain a system of trails across the BETA region.
SCOPE OF WORK & SERVICE AREAS
BETA currently maintains over 125 miles of trails on Forest Preserve, municipal and private lands in the eastern High Peaks region of the Adirondack Park. Most of the trails are purpose-built for mountain biking or ski touring but also accommodate other human-powered activities.
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Towns & Villages
Essex County North Elba Lake Placid Wilmington Elizabethtown Keene Jay St. Armand Franklin County Harrietstown Saranac Lake Paul Smiths Brighton Santa Clara |
Forest Preserve
Wild Forest Units Saranac Lakes WF Wilmington WF Debar Mtn Complex WF Wilderness Units High Peaks Sentinel Range McKenzie Mountain Intensive Use Whiteface Mountain Conservation Easement Paul Smith's College |
Bike/Foot Trails
Forest Preserve Hardy Road Flume/Marble Mtn Cooper Kiln Fowlers Crossing Loggers Peninsula Municipal Craig Wood Mt. Pisgah Dewey Mtn Blueberry Hill Cobble Hill East Branch Private Lussi Otis Mtn Three Sisters |
Ski Trails
Forest Preserve Jackrabbit Trail Wright Peak Mt. Marcy Avalanche Pass Mr. Van Whales Tail Klondike Notch Whiteface Landing Hays Brook Municipal Jackrabbit Trail Scott's Cobble Private Jackrabbit Trail Whiteface Landing |
BETA is a member-supported, 501c3 non-profit organization.
