While this trail system was primarily designed for bikers, it can also be a nice place to walk, especially if you hike Shore Trail along Perch Pond. Also known as Mud Pond, the undeveloped pond is not terribly appealing for swimming (rocky, murky), but you could easily splash in from one of the spots where
Protected by the town of St. George and Georges River Land Trust, this enchanting 83-acre preserve has trails through forests of fir, spruce, and pine, across streams, and by marshes. There are open ledgy areas, too, including where Moose Trail ends, making a good destination for walkers. The trail system is well marked with blue
I had high hopes for this preserve, since it incorporates the beautiful Pushaw Stream. But it seemed a bit unloved when I visited, and very clearly doesn’t see many visitors. While Orono Land Trust protects the land, it doesn’t list the conservation area on its website. The ~0.8-mile loop trail, while blazed, was not easy
By Sam Shirley Whitten Woods was protected in April of 2025 by the Somerset Woods Trustees, conserving over 450 acres of forest and 2 miles of shoreline on the Carrabassett River. It is also the first property in New Portland protected with fee ownership. It is likely that there will be more future trail development on
By Sam Shirley Following the same old Rumford Falls and Buckfield Railroad grade as the Canton Rail Trail, this multi-use rail trail runs three miles north from a parking area next to the Hartford Town Office. The southernmost part of this trail is the most scenic; it passes through Irish Bog and past Bunganock Pond. The
The Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine maintains more than two miles of lightly used trails in the forest and small wetland area behind its trout fishing ponds and outdoor range. You should park outside the gate even if it’s open, just to avoid an unfortunate closure! After you walk 500 feet or so down the drive,
Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District’s demonstration forest is named for the narrow, shrubby river that forms part of the preserve’s western boundary. But it could also refer to the many miles of walking you can do in this vast place! Grab a map at the kiosk or take a photo — the pamphlet has
Part of the pleasure of this Kittery Land Trust walk is making your way down the hill, past the farm’s verdant greenhouses and fields! You might even encounter an exceedingly friendly golden retriever. From the parking area, peer down the hill to pinpoint the trailhead kiosk and make your way to it. Then enjoy the
While small, this trail system offers a pleasant stroll through a shrubby habitat to a salt marsh. The crushed gravel trails, if they’re maintained, could support most wheelchairs. You could extend your walk on the 0.45-mile paved trail that runs along Harbor Road and also offers pretty marsh views. Directions: The trailhead is at Wells
By Sam Shirley Canaan Bog Preserve, protected by the Somerset Woods Trustees, is a wonderful place to ski in the new snow! The lollipop-loop trail is only open in winter for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, as it passes over wetlands. The first part of the trail (~0.5 miles) follows the power lines, while the 0.7-mile