Wayne Archives - Maine by Foot

Perkins Woods

By Sam Shirley Perkins Woods, a Kennebec Land Trust preserve on the west shore of Androscoggin Lake, offers a unique hike because it can only be accessed by water (or ice, when the lake freezes over). Although relatively common in Maine, hikes like this are rare in other areas. We put our canoe in at

Gott Pasture Preserve

3SeptemberadminWaynefield, no dogs, pond, swimming

To reach the lovely shores of Wilson Pond, you can take one of three moderately steep trails down to the shore of Wilson Pond. There are several spots where you can swim, either from rocks or a narrow beach (which is shady in the afternoon). While there used to be pasture here, it is now