ECRT is excited to announce a NEW Membership Program!

As we continue to advance our fundraising efforts to meet our financial goals and complete the development of the trail for the benefit of all users, we have developed a new membership program that offers our contributing supporters tangible benefits in return for their financial support of the trail. These benefits will allow our members to be more actively engaged in ECRT progress and trail-related events. Below are the new Membership levels and their benefits.

Individual:      $30 Annually 

• ECRT Car magnet - to show you are a supporter of the Trail. We hope that the additional benefits you’ll now receive for a contributing membership will be an incentive to click the button below and sign up for your New and improved! ECRT Membership.

Limited Special Benefit: If you sign up during our initial Membership Drive, between now and October 5, 2024, you will also receive a fun ECRT water bottle koozie to hold your beverage while you walk around on or off the trail. (1 per household) 

• Individual participation in Member-exclusive trail activities such as walks, bike rides, Railroad history talks, etc.

• Early Access to ECRT's Email Newsletter

• Early Sign up for ECRT Events: EA2EVL FONDO ride, Trail walks, etc.

• "Trail Talk", a Winter Member meeting with light refreshments

Family:  $50 Annually (all must reside in same household)

All the benefits of Individual membership, plus:

• Entire Family household can participate in Member-exclusive trail events

• Early Sign up for ECRT Family friendly events for children, etc.

Patron:  $100 Annually

All the benefits of Family membership, plus:

• Recognition: Special recognition in the ECRT's Annual Report. (optional)

• Exclusive options to have a sneak peek at unopened sections of the trail

• Exclusive option for the 1st walking tour of newly opened sections of the trail

• Entry into a drawing to be Grand Marshal at the Fondo

• Entry into ECRT raffles for exciting prizes

Benefactor:  $250 Annually

All the benefits of Patron membership, plus:

• Guided VIP tour of a specific trail section or points of interest, with reception to follow with ECRT Board Members

• Recognition: On special section of ECRT website (optional)

Sponsor:  $1000 Annually

All the benefits of Benefactor membership, plus:

• Invitation to an exclusive Sponsor thank-you event with the ECRT's leadership

• Recognition: Your name at a prominent location along the trail - showing your support (optional)

We hope that the additional benefits you’ll now receive for a contributing membership will be an incentive to click the Join Now button and sign up for your New and improved! ECRT Membership.

With our gratitude for your support,

Mary Brummer, President

Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail, Inc.

Or go to www.ecattrail.org/join to sign up online.

Have questions? Email us at info@ecattrail.org.