The Orono Bog Boardwalk is a great location to visit if you would like to see and hear a wide variety of birds. You can also enjoy vegetation found in the bog and along the edge of the Bangor City Forest, which abuts the Boardwalk and is where you first enter the Boardwalk. Enjoy signs Read More
Accessible Trails
Maine is seeing an increase in accessible trails for people who used motorized mobility devices like electric wheelchairs, scooters, etc. as well as for strollers, etc. NRCM is adding these accessible trails to our Explore Maine Map to help Mainers and visitors alike to find trails for all of us to enjoy. If you know of an accessible trail near you that has not yet been added to this map, please contact us at nrcm@nrcm.org.
Valentine Farm Universally Accessible Trail
The Valentine Farm property, including a house, was given to the Mahoosuc Land Trust from a local resident. This property became the headquarters of the Mahoosuc Land Trust in 2016. Valentine Farm’s universally accessible trail has two 0.6-mile loops, for a total of 1.2 miles to explore. One loop brings you right down to the Read More
Timber Point Trail (Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge)
Timber Point Trail is a 1.4-mile Universally Accessible Trail on Timber Point at the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. The trail leads past salt marshes, mudflats, shrublands, rocky shores, and mixed deciduous forests. An elevated platform is located along the trail to provide visitors with views of the Little River, the estuary, islands, salt marches, Read More
Langlais Sculpture Preserve
The Langlais Sculpture Preserve offers many educational and recreational opportunities. The sculptures provide an opportunity to learn about Bernard “Blackie” Langlais and his wife Helen and to experience an engaging collection of art. There are a few events at the Preserve, such as a summer art camp for children hosted in partnership with Leaps of Read More
Prescott Field Trail System Accessible Trail
High Peaks Alliance and University of Maine Farmington created this 0.6-mile Universally Accessible Trail as a part of the trail system around Prescott Field located on the University of Maine Farmington’s campus. The trail starts in a river floodplain and takes visitors through a silver maple forest, across a bridge, and to a swimming spot Read More
Oak Point Farm
Oak Point Farm boasts stunning natural landscapes and opportunities for wildlife watching in the forest and fields and along the coast. Year-round activities are available at Oak Point Farm. A one-mile looped trail travels the perimeter of the property and passes by a dock and a float on the ocean, which has space for visitors Read More
Peabody-Fitch Woods
The Loon Echo Land Trust manages Peabody-Fitch Woods, which are available to the public all year long for free. There is much to do here. In addition to enjoying the gorgeous views, there are many opportunities to birdwatch and observe other wildlife. Dogs are permitted on the trails if they are leashed, so hikers can Read More
Roberts Farm Preserve
Roberts Farm Preserve is a lovely 165-acre property located just south of Lake Pennesseewassee in Norway, Maine. Formerly the site of a dairy farm, the property now houses a 7.5-mile trail network that winds through pastures, orchards, streams, stone walls, and woodlands. Western Foothills Land Trust purchased Roberts Farm in 2009 with help from the Read More
John H. Murphy Memorial Trail
This short trail connects to others in Blue Hill, all managed and maintained by the Blue Hill Heritage Trust. These trails make it possible to travel through Blue Hill Village without having to walk on major paved roads. The John Murphy Trail is made of crushed gravel so that strollers and those using mobility devices Read More
