Hi, I’m Ryan Dunfee, President of Greater Portland NEMBA (New England Mountain Bike Association). We’re on a mission to create a world-class mountain bike community right here in Greater Portland — and we need your help to take the next big leap.
Following the incredible new trails at East Windham Conservation Area, we’re teaming up with the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust and the Town of Windham to revamp the neighboring Lowell Preserve trail system. This is part of our long-term vision to transform the Falmouth-Windham corridor into one of Maine’s premier outdoor recreation trail systems.
What’s Happening Now
Phase 1 is underway: trail builder Chris Cyr of Sanctuary Trails (& East Windham fame) is constructing a 2-mile XC trail, funded by the Davis Family Foundation and GPNEMBA.
Next up: We’re raising funds to bring in Max Southam, one of New England’s top trail builders (known for his work at Mt. Abram Bike Park), to build two new directional mountain bike trails in Lowell Preserve.
️ The Trails
Trail B (0.5 miles, orange track above): A lower-intermediate, flowy descent with a more gentle 4% grade — fun and approachable for all skill levels, with long sightlines and smooth turns.
Trail A (0.5 miles, green track above): An upper-intermediate “tech flow” trail with a 6% grade — packed with natural tech, well-placed berms, and features for more experienced riders.
Both trails will be 40% longer than the popular Bustamove trail in nearby North Falmouth Community Forest and will be key additions to the Falmouth-Windham corridor.
The Goal
The Maine Mountain Bike Trail Fund has committed $10,000 already to supporting this project, and GPNEMBA has matched that grant with $10,000 from its reserves.
We’re looking to raise $30,000 more to complete the build.
Construction starts mid-October — and with your help, we can finish this fall!
Why It Matters
Every time we build or revamp a trail in Greater Portland, we're aiming to make it world class. This is an incredible opportunity to bring one of the most talented builders in the Northeast (who built Libby Chill & Libby Thrills in Gray -- the largest public jumps in the state) back to the area to raise the standard of riding as we improve the experience across the entire Falmouth-Windham corridor.
How You Can Help
Your donation will directly fund trail construction and help us bring Max Southam and his team from Mt. Abram Trails back to Greater Portland this fall. Every dollar gets us closer to riding these world-class trails — and building a community that thrives on adventure, nature, and connection.
Donate today and be part of building Greater Portland's world-class mountain biking future!