Fourmile Creek Trail at Wintergreen Gorge (City of Erie):  This 1.2 mile Trail is located on the Penn State Behrend Campus and extends from the bottom to the top of the Gorge. The Trail surface is a compacted aggregate mix that not only reduces erosion and the Trail’s carbon footprint, but also provides for accessibility by strollers and wheelchairs. Other eco-friendly features include carbon neutral bamboo boardwalks that protect wetlands and natural drainageways, raingardens that capture and infiltrate stormwater, and stone blocks reused as benches. These improvements resulted from implementation of the Sustainable Trail Master Plan, completed in 2014 through an extensive public involvement process. Users of the trail come from near and far to experience the unique geologic and natural features of the Gorge, fishing access, interpretive signage, important bird habitats, and distinctive plant species, meadows, and floodplain forest. Additionally, the Trail and Gorge serve as an “outdoor laboratory” for student projects. Access to the Trail is available from trailheads at either end, as well as from the Bayfront Bikeway and Erie bus system. The Fourmile Creek Trail, which bolsters the local economy, is a community gem for walkers, bicyclists, and hikers of all ages and abilities. A strong commitment to land stewardship and maintenance will sustain the trail for future users.