Gorham designated as official Appalachian Trail Community

Known by many as the “Gateway to the White Mountains” Gorham will celebrate its Appalachian Trail Community designation on Oct. 15. (COURTESY PHOTO)

GORHAM — Join the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the town of Gorham, and the Appalachian Mountain Club to celebrate the official designation of Gorham as the 48th Appalachian Trail Community on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m. The ceremony will be held virtually and is free and open for all to attend.

“It is an honor to be engaged in the partnership of managing the Appalachian Trail and this celebration of designating Gorham as an Appalachian Trail Community,” said Derek Ibarguen, forest supervisor for the White Mountain National Forest. “Gorham truly is an outdoor recreation destination and we’re pleased the Androscoggin Ranger District is part of the community.”

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