Lima CDT Gateway Community Designation and Celebration

Join us to celebrate Lima’s designation as a Continental Divide Trail Gateway Community!

The Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC), in partnership with the Lima Area Community Foundation, for these special events!

Friday, May 29: Community Hike n' Feed Kick off the weekend early by joining CDTC MT Regional Rep. Sierra LaBonte and friends for a Community Hike! We’ll meet at the Sawmill Trailhead for a relaxed hike, then stick around for dinner at the trailhead!

Saturday, May 30: Gateway Community Designation Ceremony & Brand a Beam CDTC and Lima will host an official designation ceremony at the Lima Welcome Center during the "Brand A Beam" fundraiser. This event will raise funds for sod and irrigation around their new center. The Branding starts at 10am, with other festivities to follow!

Enjoy an afternoon of food, music, and traditional branding, followed by a brief ceremony after lunch recognizing Lima’s new Gateway Community status. Local leaders, community members, and CDTC representatives will share a few words on the significance of this milestone before presenting the official designation certificate and community materials.

All events are free and open to the public!

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