01 / COMMUNITY
Built Together.
We build with our neighbors, not just for them. We partner with towns, landowners and local businesses to foster stewardship and shared use of the trails.
Build » Share » Protect
Build the trails.Share the trails.Protect the trails.
Kearsarge NEMBA is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to building and maintaining sustainable, free, shared-use trails for all ages and abilities throughout the Kearsarge NH region.
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CHAPTER LAUNCH
May 13, 2026
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REGION
Kearsarge, NH
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FOR EVERYONE
All Ages · All Abilities
OUR STORY
Shared Use Trails » Sustainably-Built » Community-Focused
Previously Kearsarge Trail Coalition, Kearsarge NEMBA is a volunteer‑led chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association partnering with local landowners and towns to design, build, and maintain sustainable, shared‑use trails throughout the Kearsarge, New Hampshire region. Through community partnerships and advocacy for outdoor recreation, the chapter works to provide free, accessible trail networks for people of all ages and skill levels—and we're just getting started. A regional trail master plan, new trail corridors, and long-term stewardship are all on the way for 2026 and beyond.
100%
Volunteer-led
10
Towns we serve
FREE
Public trail access
365
Days a year stewardship
CORE VALUES
Why we dig. Why We build. Why we maintain.
Stewardship that supports these six principles.
02 / RECREATION
Get Outside.
Hiking, biking, and beyond—our goal is family-friendly trails with all-season access, designed to meet trail users where they are at.
03 / SUSTAINABILITY
Protect & Support.
We are committed to trail building practices that protect and support soil, water, and wildlife. Every project is subject to IMBA and NEMBA standards for best practices.
04 / INCLUSIVITY
A Progressive Outlook.
With a focus on beginner flow and skills progression, we aim to build a network of trails that foster growth and give way to more advanced opportunities.
05 / AUTHENTICITY
Real People. Real Dirt.
We are volunteer-led by a group of people who care deeply about the land. They pick up the tools and plan the events because of their deep love for the Kearsarge region.
06 / ADVOCACY
We speak for the land.
We advocate for funding, access, and policies that keep mountain biking and shared-use recreation sustainable and thriving in New Hampshire.
WHAT WE DO
Design. Build. Maintain. Repeat.
From swinging tools to drafting master trail plans, here's where our energy goes.
BUILD
New Trail Construction
Sustainable, IMBA-spec singletrack and shared-use trails — designed to handle weather, wear, and decades of use.
MAINTAIN
Trail Stewardship
Drainage, brushing, signage, blowdown clearing — the unsexy work that keeps trails open year after year.
PLAN
Regional Master Plan
Mapping future corridors, working with towns and landowners to weave together a connected network across the Kearsarge region.
RIDE
Group Rides & Clinics
Beginner-welcoming group rides, skills clinics, women-led rides, and family days — because trails are made to be enjoyed.
ADVOCATE
Land Access & Policy
Working with municipal boards, conservation orgs and private landowners to secure long-term, public-access trail rights.
GROW
Youth & Outreach
NICA-aligned programming, school partnerships, and Trail Ambassador efforts that get the next generation on dirt.
THE REGION
Where we work.
From the slopes of Mt. Kearsarge to the Sugar River valley, our region offers an unbeatable mix of terrain, towns, and shared-use trail potential. Eleven towns across three working zones.
Mt. Kearsarge CorridorAndover · New London · Sutton · Wilmot
Sugar River RegionNewport · Claremont · Sunapee · Springfield
Eastern KearsargeWarner · Bradford · Newbury
FEATURED EVENT
More events coming soon.
Trail work days, group rides, and community gatherings post throughout the season. Follow our organizer page or @kearsargenemba for the next one.
MORE UPCOMING EVENTS
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More events on the way
Trail work days, group rides & community gatherings posting all season. Follow on Eventbrite to get notified.
Follow on Eventbrite GET INVOLVED
Get Involved.
Join us to hike, bike, build trails, or simply partner in stewardship for the land we love.
Volunteer
FREE/just show up
Trail work days, group rides, event support — pick what fits your schedule and skills. We'll teach you the rest.
- Tool training provided
- All ages & abilities welcome
- Earn Trail Karma™
- Free chapter membership after 4 days
Become a Member
$45/yr individual
$65/yr family · +$20/extra chapter
Dues fund local trail work in the Kearsarge chapter and the wider NEMBA mission. Memberships are managed centrally through NEMBA.
- Member-only group rides
- Discounts at local bike shops
- Quarterly chapter newsletter
- Voting rights at annual meeting
Donate
$25+or any amount
Fund trail building, tools, signage and outreach across the Kearsarge region. Tax-deductible through NEMBA's 501(c)(3).
- $25 funds 1 trail sign
- $100 funds tools for a work day
- $500 funds 50ft of new trail
- 100% supports the Kearsarge chapter
DONATE
Trails don't build themselves.
Every dollar funds the tools, materials, signage, and trail-building needed right here in the Kearsarge region. One hundred percent of the donations support KNEMBA and is tax-deductible through mother NEMBA's 501(c)(3).
$25
Funds 1 trail sign or marker
$100
Equips a Saturday volunteer work day with tools
$500
Builds 50 feet of new sustainable singletrack
Donate to KNEMBA
Secure payment via NEMBA's donation processor (PayPal, Venmo, or card). Kearsarge NEMBA is already selected as the chapter on the next page.
Stay in the KNEMBA KNOW.
Project updates, volunteer work days, group rides, and chapter updates—straight to your inbox. No spam because we know you'd rather be riding.
AND follow along on Instagram → @kearsargenemba