The Maine Summit Trek for Tree event creates an opportunity for the whole community to summit Lost Valley in Auburn, Maine as many times as possible in 4 hours! Together, we will see how many 4k Maine peaks can be climbed both collectively and individually. Bring your competitive spirit or just show up for some fun!

Held in conjunction with Lost Valley’s Annual Fall Fest event, all funds raised go towards supporting Tree Street’s programming!

Join the Fun Run on the Big Buck Trail! The fun run offers EVERYONE of all ages the chance to climb up to the summit, enjoying special stops along the way. Fun Run Challengers have the opportunity to enter a raffle each stop up the trail! The higher you climb, the greater the value of the raffle items offered by our Pinnacle Sponsor, Northeast Bank! Climb as many times as you’d like and hike alongside Tree Street teams of youth, families, and community members. There is no cost to participate.

The Endurance Hiking Challenge dares you to walk, run, and hike the Access Trail to the Lost Valley summit as many times as possible in 4 hours!
There is no registration fee! You can register as an individual or register a team and compete for the most laps completed!  Additionally, Endurance Hikers are invited to take on a fundraising challenge that goes to a good cause: supporting Tree Street Youth’s programming! Register as an Endurance Hiker below.

Experience the fun of the Maine Summit Trek for Tree during Lost Valley’s Fall Fest! You don’t have to hike a mountain to participate in the Maine Summit Trek for Tree! Bring friends and family to ride the chair lift for scenic views, cheer on the Endurance and Fun Run Challengers, and support this event to get Tree Street youth, families, and community members outdoors!

The Maine Summit Trek for Tree event happens at the same time as Lost Valley’s annual Fall Fest – enjoy a fun celebration of the fall with food trucks, music, activities, and more for the whole family!

This event is hosted by Lost Valley.

The Maine Summit Trek for Tree event will happen at the same time as Lost Valley’s annual Fall Fest – enjoy a fun celebration of the fall with food trucks, music, activites, and more for the whole family! 

 From 11AM-3PM, runners, hikers, and walkers will travel the Access Road of Lost Valley to reach the peak. Take the chair lift down or descend the same path. Repeat as many times as possible to gain the equivalent elevation of some of Maine’s biggest peaks. 

At only 1/2 a mile and 200’ of gain, give it a try, how many laps can you get? Burn your legs and get your heart pumping, whether you hike for 1 hour as hard as you can or all 4 hours, challenge yourself!

There is NO registration fee to participate! Register as an individual or register a team of friends, family members, or co-workers to compete to see how many times you can reach the summit!

All Endurance Hikers receive special event swag like Bombas socks, a long-sleeve moisture wicking shirt, and more!

The day will wrap up with an awards ceremony that includes recognition for most laps, most fundraised, and more. We hope you will join us in taking on the Endurance Hiking Challenge!

All ages are welcome! The race categories will include:

  • Under 18 (individual)

  • Adult 18+ (individual)

  • Youth Team

  • Adult Team

We will recognize the most laps completed for each category.

Support an Endurance Hiker or Endurance Hiking Team! 

Endurance hikers don’t just climb to the summit of Lost Valley as many times as possible during athe Challenge, they also fundraise for Tree Street programs!
From individual hikers to teams of competitors, you can help them reach their goals!

This year, middle and high school youth who attend Tree Street Youth have created teams based on the programs at our center.
Each team will compete in the Endurance Hiking Challenge during the Trek for Tree!

In addition to seeing which team can get the most laps to the top of the mountain, the teams are competing to see who can fundraise the most for their program!
You can help each program reach its fundraising goal by clicking the button for the team you wish to support and contributing any amount to their efforts!

Tree Street Trek Teams

Team StreetLeaders

StreetLeaders are role models for younger children and peers at Tree Street and in the community. The StreetLeaders Program gives high school-aged youth an opportunity to learn and practice leadership skills (social, teamwork, team-building) while allowing them to then teach those same skills by mentoring younger kids on the Littles side.

Team REDWOOD

REDWOOD serves all girls and young women from our youngest elementary school students up through our high schoolers and alumni. Through 1-1 mentoring, group activities, and novel experience outings the program focuses on cultivating strong leadership, self-advocacy, and accountability. 

Team ASPEN

The ASPEN Middle & High School Program serves all youth in 6th-12th grade at Tree Street Youth. ASPEN offers afterschool and summer programming that engages youth in our community through group activities, athletic and arts programming, novel experiences/outings, and 1-1 mentoring. 

Team BRANCHES

BRANCHES supports youth across the center with academic support and future aspirations planning with a focus on increasing high school graduation rates, college acceptance, career exploration and college retention rates of first-generation students in Lewiston-Auburn. 

Team Drivers Ed

The MOTION Drivers Ed Program provides drivers ed classes to youth at no cost to them or their families. By taking the course and passing the written exam, youth can earn their learner’s permit and get a step closer to obtaining their driver’s licenses!

Team CEDAR

The CEDAR Internship Program serves cohorts of 18-24 year olds living locally in the Lewiston-Auburn area or who have utilized Tree Street’s programming as youth. This is a part-time internship position offering the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to be successful in the workplace.

Team WILLOW

The WILLOW Elementary Program serves youth ages 4-12 (Pre-K-5th grade) year-round through after-school and summer programming. Youth receive academic support, develop positive social skills, and increase their self-advocacy, perseverance, and positive risk-taking.

Support Individual Hikers!

Individual hikers compete in the Endurance Hiking Challenge during the Trek for Tree. These hikers fundraise as part of the competition. All of the funds raised go directly to support Tree Street programs!

Check out these videos each team has made to make their case why you should support their team’s fundraising efforts! 

There are seven Tree Street teams, each ready to compete in the Endurance Hiking Challenge and fundraise for their programs! 

Thank You to Our
Maine Summit Trek for Tree Sponors

Tree Line Trail Sponsors increase access to nature by supporting a team of Tree Street youth hikers. Your sponsorship directly covers the cost of participation for teams of youth in grades 6-12 (i.e. REDWOOD team, SEQUOIA team, TWEENS team) to have novel experiences in nature, all while pushing themselves to their limits in the Endurance Challenge!

Community Access Sponsors support a team of hikers. Your sponsorship directly covers the cost of participation for teams of families, college students, community members, or community partners who may otherwise not be able to access this event. Community Access Sponsors cover the costs for participants to get outside and engage in the Endurance Challenge.

Base Camp Sponsors form the base support for our event. This includes sponsoring music, refreshments, and all of the elements that will make this event possible. 

We appreciate the support of each of our sponsors!

Our Maine Summit Trek for Tree Sponsors make it possible to bring youth, families, and everyone from the community into nature
as they hike, walk, and have fun during this special fall event.

Are you a business or organization and want to get involved?

Become a Sponsor for the
Maine Summit Trek for Tree!

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