Become a Member of the East Coast Trail

Boat launch (Credit: J VanHouwelingen)

We invite you to join the 600 members whose essential support helps the East Coast Trail Association build, promote, and maintain the Trail for generations to enjoy.

By becoming a member of the East Coast Trail Association you have the satisfaction of helping to maintain and support our precious wilderness trail and our charitable organization.

ECTA is member supported

Your membership is crucial to our sustainability as we strive to move forward with trail development and maintenance. The East Coast Trail, free and open to all, is membership supported and volunteer driven.

Types and Cost of Membership

• Annual individual or family membership $25
• Community/organization membership $100
• Life Membership $500

ECTA Membership Benefits

• Newsletters with current East Coast Trail Association projects and activities
• Weekly e-mail reminders about upcoming events and guided hikes
• A publicly accessible Trail
• A say and vote at our AGM on how the Trail is managed

Get Involved

• Check out our weekly guided hikes
• Come out on a maintenance outing
• Inquire about our many volunteer opportunities
• Join the party at ECTA social gatherings and annual events

Here's how to renew

• Call the East Coast Trail office at 709-738-4453 or
• Fill out our membership form online

See you on the Trail!