John Morton has designed and laid out nearly 13 kilometers of trails for Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine, and I have had the pleasure of working with him in the completion of the design and construction of them. The trails are not only for active outdoor use, such as cross-country skiing, and trail running, but he also designed a wonderful 1-mile loop for horseback riding in the forest behind our Equestrian Center.

The trails showcase much of Pineland' s picturesque landscape, and John masterfully maximized the use of our woodlands to get not only the most distance out of them, but he also designed them to get the trail users to see some of the best views of the farms. He was an expert and finding the most impressive sections of our old-growth timber wood lots, and he marked his trail with precision to preserve these beautiful trees so that people can enjoy their magnitude and grandeur. He also brought sections of trails through beautiful fields and pastures, but worked cooperatively with the farm managers to keep the trails out of the way of farm animals and equipment. John is truly a team player.

John's knowledge of cross country skiing has helped to make these trails some of the best in southern Maine. His philosophy is that "you should always be doing something when you're skiing," and the trails are designed accordingly. There is no dull terrain or boring views on our trails, thanks to John. Best of all, John's customer service is outstanding. He listens to what his customers want, and creates trails that meet their needs. I recommend working with John highly.

Todd Jepson, Executive Director Pineland Farms, Inc.