Inland Woods

What Inland Woods does

Inland Woods + Trails is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Bethel, Maine that develops, maintains, and markets a network of more than 100 miles of year-round multi-use trails across Western Maine. Founded in 2011 as Mahoosuc Pathways and rebranded around 2021, the organization governs approximately 3,600 acres of conserved land including the 978-acre Bethel Community Forest, the 2,358-acre Bingham Forest, and the 446-acre Rumford Community Forest (plus a 52-acre 2026 donation expansion), operating trail networks that connect the villages of Bethel and Rumford with the Sunday River and Mount Abram ski areas.

The core product surface spans trail access products (annual memberships at $75 individual / $250 family; winter season passes at $140-$530 plus a $1,000 Platinum tier), equipment rentals (XC ski packages at $15-$22/day, snowshoes at $15/day, fat bikes at $40-$50 per 2-3 hour block), instruction (group lessons at $25, private lessons at $40-$45, bundled packages at $64-$79), branded merchandise ($14-$24 apparel items), and ancillary concessions including the Sugar Shack at Sunday River Resort launched in 2025. Technology stack is intentionally lightweight: a WordPress-based e-commerce storefront, the Nordic Pulse mobile app for real-time trail conditions and GPS, and a purpose-built PistenBully 100 Nordic snowcat with Tier 4 emissions and rubber X-tracks for low-snow grooming.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit funding stack: earned revenue from passes, memberships, rentals, and lessons; philanthropic revenue from individual donors, monthly giving, planned gifts, and capital campaigns (a PistenBully 100 campaign targeting $300K by October 2026 and a CATS trail improvement project at $50K); grants from funders including IMBA ($10K, 2022) and the Northern Border Regional Commission ($100K, 2023); and corporate business sponsorships tiered from $500 to $10,000. Go-to-market relies on direct-to-consumer e-commerce, a physical Winter Trail Center at The Bethel Resort, an Adopt-A-Trail volunteer program, community events, and partner referrals through lodging operators and outfitters such as Barker Mountain Bikes and Bethel Adventure Tours.

Name

Inland Woods

Legal name

Inland Woods + Trails

Website

https://woodsandtrails.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Inland Woods + Trails is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that develops, maintains, and operates 100+ miles of year-round multi-use trails across 3,600+ acres of conserved land in Western Maine, serving local residents, regional visitors, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts through memberships, trail passes, rentals, lessons, donations, and business sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Recreation and Trail Management Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (1153)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Nordic & Cross-Country Centers (XC Skiing, Biathlon, Snowshoe Trails) (THAAAJAE)

Keywords

• Trail management services
• Outdoor recreation
• Community forest stewardship
• Winter trail grooming
• Nonprofit conservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Bethel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Trail Passes and Memberships: Revenue from winter trail season passes (Adult $190, Senior $150, Youth $140, Family $530) and summer memberships (Adult $75, Family $250, Daily $10). Trail passes required for winter access.
2. Equipment Rentals: XC ski, snowshoe, and fat bike rentals at Winter Trail Center. XC packages $15-$22/day, snowshoes $15/day, fat bikes $40-$50 for 2-3 hours.
3. Ski Lessons: Group and private lessons for classic and skate skiing techniques. Group lessons $25, private lessons $40-$45, packages including lesson + rentals + pass from $64-$79.
4. Merchandise Sales: Branded merchandise including T-shirts ($23.70), long-sleeve shirts ($18.96), hats ($23.70), and socks ($14.22). E-commerce sales through website.
5. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations through PayPal or check, monthly giving program, stock gifts, IRA Qualified Charitable Contributions, bequests, real estate, and in-kind gifts. Tax ID 45-3069168.
6. PistenBully 100 Campaign: Capital campaign to raise $300,000 for new Nordic snowcat groomer by October 2026. Platinum Pass ($1,000) includes season pass plus tax-deductible donation.
7. Business Sponsorship: Sponsorship tiers from $500-$10,000 offering website, social media, and printed material promotion to local businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Inland Woods + Trails is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that develops, maintains, and markets a network of over 100 miles of year-round trails across Western Maine for mountain biking, hiking, Nordic skiing, fat biking, and snowshoeing. The organization sells trail passes, memberships, equipment rentals, and ski lessons; operates a Winter Trail Center at The Bethel Resort; and stewards more than 3,600 acres of conserved community forests (Bethel Community Forest, Bingham Forest, Rumford Community Forest). Revenue is supplemented by retail merchandise, business sponsorships, donations, and capital campaigns such as the PistenBully 100 Nordic Snowcat fundraiser.

Product overview

Inland Woods + Trails is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers a comprehensive outdoor recreation system centered around trail networks spanning over 100 miles across western Maine. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: (1) Trail Access & Membership programs including Individual Adult Membership ($75/year), Family Membership ($250/year), and various Season Trail Passes (Adult $190, Senior $150, Youth $140, Family $530, Platinum $1,000) providing access to cross-country ski, fat bike, and snowshoe trails at the Winter Trail Center; (2) Retail merchandise including IWT T-Shirts ($23.70), IWT Hats ($23.70), IWT Socks ($14.22), and commemorative Getting Sappy Long Sleeve T-Shirts ($18.96); and (3) Equipment Rentals & Instruction including XC Ski packages ($15-$22/day), snowshoe rentals ($15/day), fat bike rentals ($40-50), and ski lessons ($25-$79). The organization also operates donation and sponsorship programs including the PistenBully 100 Campaign ($300,000 goal), Community Access Trail Improvements project ($50,000), and Business Sponsorship packages ($500-$10,000). Trail systems include Bethel Community Forest (978 acres, ~26 miles of trails), Bingham Forest (2,358 acres), Bethel Village Trails, Rumford Community Forest (446+ acres), Bacon Hill, and Pennacook Area Community Trails, all managed under the IMBA Main St to the Mountains Trail Plan for 65+ miles of new trails.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bethel Community Forest Trail Network 978-acre community forest with 10.69 miles of traditional hiking trails, 7.56 miles of single-track bike trails, 1.66 miles of gravity bike trails, and 7.52 miles of double-track multiple-use pathways. Open to the public for year-round outdoor recreation.
• Bingham Forest Trail Network 2,358-acre forest with 6.45 miles of traditional hiking trails, 2.71 miles of single-track bike trails, and 2.9 miles of double-track multiple-use pathways. Managed by IWT as recreation manager under partnership with the Town of Bethel and Bingham Forest Authority.
• Bethel Village Trails Year-round trail network at The Bethel Resort with 6.07 miles of single-track bike trails, 6.06 miles of double-track multiple-use pathways, and winter Nordic ski, fat bike, and snowshoe trails.
• IWT Winter Trails System Winter recreation center at The Bethel Resort with 23.6 km (15.5 miles) of groomed cross-country ski trails and 9.36 miles of fat tire bike and snowshoe trails. Includes full rental fleet and lessons.
• Rumford Community Forest Approximately 446-acre community forest in Rumford with about 52 additional acres acquired in March 2026 as Lucy and Christy Pachios Woods. Features multiple-use recreation including hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and skiing.
• Bacon Hill Trail Network Intermediate single-track mountain bike trails totaling 3.61 miles across Little Bacon (1.71 mi), Big Bacon (1.9 mi), and The Playground (0.15 mi).
• Pennacook Area Community Trails (PACT) Mountain bike trail network in Rumford with 3.6 miles of single-track trails and 1.14 miles of double-track pathways. Opened summer 2022.
• Individual Adult Membership Yearly summer membership for adults (18+) valid from date of purchase. Includes an Inland Woods + Trails t-shirt or hat for new members. Supports the trail network and its ongoing maintenance. Priced at $75/year.
• Family Membership Yearly summer membership for 2 adults and dependents 17 and under. Includes an Inland Woods + Trails t-shirt or hat for the entire family. Valid for one year from date of purchase. Priced at $250/year.
• Adult Full-Access Trail Pass Winter season pass for adults (18-64) providing access to all XC ski, snowshoe, and fat bike trails for the winter season. Priced at $190/year.
• Senior Full-Access Trail Pass Winter season pass for seniors (65+) providing access to all XC ski, fat bike, and snowshoe trails. Priced at $150/year.
• Youth Full-Access Trail Pass Winter season pass for youth (under 17) providing full-access to XC ski, fat bike, and snowshoe trails. Priced at $140/year.
• Family Full-Access Trail Pass Family winter season pass for 2 adults and dependent youth providing access to XC ski, fat bike, and snowshoe trails. Priced at $530/year.
• Fat Bike & Snowshoe Trail Pass Winter season trail pass for fat bike and snowshoe trails only (all ages). Priced at $105/year.
• Platinum Trail Pass Premium season pass supporting purchase of a new PistenBully 100 Nordic Snowcat. Includes 1 Family All-Access Pass or 2 Individual All-Access Passes, 4 day passes, a special PistenBully pin, and a ride in the PistenBully. Priced at $1,000, with a portion being a tax-deductible donation.
• College/Military Full-Access Trail Pass Winter season pass to XC ski, snowshoe, and fat bike trails for college students and military personnel. Priced at $150/year.
• XC Ski Rental Package Full-day or half-day (after 2pm) XC ski rental including skis, poles, and boots. Includes classic skis (Fischer Voyager Crown no-wax), skate skis (Fischer Skate Cut), and kids skis (Fischer Sprint Crown). Prices vary by age group from free for children 6 and under to $22/day for adults.
• Snowshoe Rental Crescent Moon snowshoe rentals at $15/day or $12 after 2:00 pm. Poles rented separately at $5/day. Foam snowshoes with curved shape and velcro straps.
• Fat Bike Rental Hourly fat bike rentals through partnership with Barker Mountain Bikes. Borealis and Salsa fat-tire bikes available in sizes XS through XL. Two hours for $40, three hours for $50, additional hours at $15 each.
• Ski Lessons Ski instruction for classic and skate techniques with PSIA Certified Instructors. Group clinics on Friday afternoons and weekends. Private lessons available most days with advance notice. Pricing: Group $25, Adult Private $45, Youth Private $40, Senior Private $40. Packages including lesson, rentals, and trail pass also available.
• Sugar Shack at Sunday River Concession operation at Sunday River Ski Resort providing food and beverage service to winter trail users and resort guests, operated by Inland Woods + Trails as part of the resort partnership.
• Whitecap Cliffs Hiking Trail New hiking trail in the Bethel Community Forest scheduled to open in June 2026, with the Lichen Ledge portion remaining closed.
• IWT T-Shirt Unisex, slightly fitted shirt made of 50% polyester, 25% cotton, 25% rayon. Available in sizes Small to XXL. Priced at $23.70.
• IWT Hats Three styles available: ballcap with embroidered logo and adjustable slide buckle, trucker hat with embroidered patch and plastic snapback, and moisture-wicking performance hat with reflective piping and hook and loop closure. Priced at $23.70.
• IWT Socks IWT Socks by Sock Guy featuring Inland Woods + Trails logo on one side of cuff and pinecone on the other. Made in the USA, 5-inch cuff, acrylic material. Available in S/M and L/XL sizes. Priced at $14.22.
• Getting Sappy Long Sleeve T-Shirt Commemorative long sleeve t-shirt for the first year of Inland Woods + Trails operating the Sugar Shack at Sunday River Ski Resort (2025). Available in Medium, X-Large, and 2XL. Priced at $18.96.
• One-Time Donation Tax-deductible donation to support trail development, maintenance, and promotion. Made via PayPal or check. Inland Woods + Trails is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with Tax ID 45-3069168.
• Monthly Donation Recurring monthly donation option to support ongoing trail operations and development for Inland Woods + Trails.
• PistenBully 100 Capital Campaign Fundraising campaign to raise $300,000 by October 2026 for a new PistenBully 100 Nordic Snowcat, a low-emissions groomer for cross-country ski trail maintenance. Includes Platinum Pass donations. As of March 12, 2026, $147,142 had been raised from 3 grant funders and 75 private donors.
• Community Access Trail Improvements (CATS) at Vernon Street Project Fundraising campaign to raise $50,000 to re-route the Community Access Trail System from woods roads in Kendall Brook Forest to Bethel Village. Project needed due to flooding and bridge loss.
• Business Sponsorship Program Business sponsorship program ranging from $500 to $10,000. Sponsors promoted on website, social media, and in printed materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17,000+ trees planted through Plant it Forward events
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• The Conservation FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Conservation Fund owns Chadbourne Tree Farm lands (15,000+ acres). IWT serves as recreation manager for Kendall Brook Forest and other properties. Partnership for land conservation and recreation management. Original owner of land that became Rumford Community Forest (sold to IWT 2024).
• Trust for Public LandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacilitated acquisition of Rumford Community Forest property and public fundraising. Collaborated with IWT on Bethel Community Forest purchase in 2019. Key partner in land conservation transactions.
• Northern Forest CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssisted with community planning process for Rumford Community Forest. Key partner in community forest development and regional trail planning.
• The Bethel Resort and SuitescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIWT Winter Trail Center located at The Bethel Resort (next to Millbrook Tavern), 21 Broad Street Bethel. Year-round recreation partnership. IWT assumed operations of winter trails center from resort in 2016.
• Sunday River ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundational goal to connect Sunday River to Bethel Village. Jordan Mountain hiking trail behind Jordan Hotel. CATS trail connection under construction. Sugar Shack concession operated by IWT at resort (started 2025). Community Access Trail linking resort to greater trail network.
• Barker Mountain BikesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for fat bike rentals at Winter Trail Center. Offers hourly rentals of Borealis and Salsa fat-tire bikes in XS through XL frame sizes. Call ahead for reservations (207-200-8240).
• Bethel Adventure ToursmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for guided fat bike and snowshoe experiences with instruction. Certified coaching and guided trail rides. Group and private packages available. Book directly through Bethel Adventure Tours.
• Town of BethelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBingham Forest trusteeship conveyed to Town of Bethel in 2010. Town voted to adopt IMBA plan. Town conducting timber harvest in Bingham Forest. Town-owned forestlands at Mount Will (1070 US Route 2). Multi-use parking at 305 North Road.
• Bingham Forest AuthoritymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVoted to adopt IMBA trail plan and given go-ahead for IWT to proceed pending funding. 2,358-acre forest managed for watershed protection, wildlife habitat, public recreation, and sustainable timber management with IWT as recreation manager.
• Greenstock Snowmobile ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtraordinary help in activating winter parking lot at 305 North Road for multi-use trailhead access including snowmobile access. Partner in CATS expansion project.
• Black Dog TimberworksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal sponsor. Owner Rusty Partridge serves on IWT board. Custom timber frame design/build shop in Norway, Maine.
• Gould AcademyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor. Board member Peter Southam served as science department chair and mountain biking/road cycling coach. IWT benefits from educational institution partnership.
• 1% for the PlanetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor. Environmental giving network supporting IWT through member donations.
• True North AdventurewareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor. Owner Jonathan Goldberg is founding member of IWT board.
• Nordic PulsemajorTechnology or IntegrationIWT trails featured on Nordic Pulse app for mobile devices. Provides updated trail condition reports and GPS location tracking on trails.
• Mahoosuc Land TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on Grafton Loop Trail management. Manages Stewart Family Preserve where Woodsum Spur is located. Multiple organizations share GLT management responsibilities.
• Maine Appalachian Trail ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Grafton Loop Trail management alongside Mahoosuc Land Trust and Appalachian Mountain Club.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Maine Huts & Trails: Nonprofit operating a multi-use trail and backcountry hut system in Western Maine. Most directly comparable to Inland Woods + Trails in geography (same region), mission (trail-based recreation and conservation), and nonprofit funding model (donations, memberships, grants). Both connect communities via trails in the Mahoosuc/Maine western mountains.
• Kingdom Trails Association: Nonprofit operating one of the largest mountain bike trail networks in the U.S. in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Directly comparable as a community-driven, donor- and membership-funded nonprofit managing extensive multi-use trail networks with similar pricing tiers, volunteer programs, and resort-town economic partnerships.
• Catamount Outdoor Family Center: Vermont-based nonprofit operating a year-round outdoor recreation center with hiking, mountain biking, Nordic skiing, and snowshoeing trails. Comparable to IWT in mission, multi-season trail management, nonprofit structure, and equipment rental/lesson offerings.

Broad incumbents

• New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA): Regional nonprofit advocating for and supporting mountain bike trail access across New England. Broader in scope than IWT (multi-chapter organization) but directly aligned on mountain bike trail development, volunteer trail days, and IMBA-aligned trail standards; IWT board members and partners overlap with NEMBA chapters.
• Appalachian Mountain Club: Major nonprofit outdoor recreation and conservation organization across the Northeast U.S. Significantly larger in scope, assets, and membership than IWT, but operates comparable trail systems, volunteer programs, huts/lodges, and conservation advocacy. IWT board member Julie Reiff served as a volunteer naturalist with AMC for 10+ years.

Regional players

• Mahoosuc Land Trust: Regional land trust operating in the same Mahoosuc/Maine western mountains geography as IWT. Directly collaborates with IWT on Grafton Loop Trail management and shares stewardship responsibilities. Comparable in nonprofit structure, conservation mission, and regional footprint, but focused on land conservation rather than recreation programming.

Emerging players

• Local Motion: Vermont-based nonprofit working on biking, walking, and trails. Smaller and more advocacy-focused than IWT but shares a similar model of community-driven trail advocacy, volunteer engagement, and multi-use trail network stewardship in northern New England.

Others

• Barker Mountain Bikes: Bethel, Maine-based bike shop and channel partner providing fat bike rentals at the IWT Winter Trail Center. Comparable as a regional outdoor recreation business serving the same customers; founder Peter Southam served on IWT's board, illustrating the close ecosystem overlap in Western Maine.
• The Trust for Public Land: National nonprofit that facilitated IWT's acquisition of Rumford Community Forest (2024) and Bethel Community Forest (2019). Not a peer in product/customer terms, but a key enabling partner in IWT's land-base growth strategy and a comparable conservation nonprofit at much larger scale.
• The Conservation Fund: National nonprofit working on land and water conservation, including owner of the Chadbourne Tree Farm lands from which IWT expanded Bethel Community Forest. Functions as an enabling ecosystem partner for IWT's land acquisitions rather than a direct recreation competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IWT_org
• Facebookfacebook.com/inlandwoodstrails
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inland-woods-trails

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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