Our Staff

Gabe Perkins
Executive Director
Gabe is a fifth-generation resident of Bethel, Maine. Gabe was a founding board member of Inland Woods + Trails, and since 2014 has served as Executive Director. He holds a degree in Environmental Policy and Planning from the University of Maine at Farmington. He is a senior fellow in the Environment Leadership Program, and the Community Practitioners Network. He serves as co-coordinator of the Maine Trails Coalition and lives on Mason St. in Bethel with his wife, Jessie.

Sarah Weafer
MARKETING & EVENTS DIRECTOR
Sarah found her love of the outdoors early in life, and continues that today as manager of Bethel Village Trails and events director for Inland Woods + Trails. She was a competitive Nordic skier and soccer player in college, coached high school ski teams, and then spent seven years as a trail designer and builder. Sarah organizes events both small and large, including volunteer days on the trail and the Mahoosuc Ridge to The River Challenge. Sarah is happiest on a trail, skis, or bike.

Jake Burgess
Trail Steward
Jake is a lifelong Mainer originally from North Berwick, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Parks, Recreation and Tourism with a Minor degree in Outdoor Education from the University of Maine, Orono. As Trail Steward, Jake is responsible for the creation, design, management and general stewardship of all IW+T trails. Jake is an avid outdoor recreationist, spending his free time hiking, backpacking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, and nordic and alpine skiing.