The 40-Mile Loop Land Trust is an Advocacy Group Promoting a System of

Connected Recreational Trails in the Portland Metro Area. The Trust also Pursues Completion of the 40-Mile Trail Around the Portland Metropolitan Area.



The 40-Mile Loop Land Trust was incorporated in 1981 with the purpose of assisting in the acquisition of lands along with conservation and recreation easements along the 40-Mile Loop corridor.



The 40-Mile Loop Land Trust, a non-profit private land acquisition organization. The Trust remains independent of any governmental body and is managed by a volunteer citizen board of directors.



Activities of the Land Trust include:



- Acquiring lands by using funds available in the Trust's revolving fund.



- Accepting land donations by deed or by contract.



- Accepting conservation easements or other rights to trail construction.



- "Land Banking" of properties for future transfer to public agencies.



- Identification of needed land along the corridor.



- Advocacy of government funding for purchase and construction of trails.



- Development of public access to the trail.



- Help in forming local advocacy groups for management and use of parks.