The Belfast Rail Trail (also known as the Passagassawakeag or “Passy” Rail Trail) is a multi-use 2.3-mile path that lies right next to the Passagassawakeag River. As its name suggests, this trail utilizes the bed of a former railroad that was constructed in 1870. Although the railroad suspended operations in 2007, train excursions are still Read More
Cross-country Skiing and Snowshoeing
Maine is beautiful during every season, but winter is the perfect time to head outside to explore the state's public lands. These locations allow cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Pigeon Hill Preserve
Situated between Chitman Point and Dyer Bay in Downeast Maine is Pigeon Hill Preserve, a glorious 170-acre property that offers tranquil forests, splendid hiking, and majestic views of the surrounding area. The Land for Maine’s Future program supported the Downeast Coastal Conservancy’s purchase of this land, which occurred in several different phases from 2007 to Read More
Howard Hill
This iconic property is best known as the beautifully forested backdrop for the Maine State House in Augusta. The Kennebec Land Trust (KLT) first began their efforts to conserve a parcel of land on Howard Hill in 2009, and they eventually purchased the 164-acre property in 2015 with support from the Land for Maine’s Future Read More
Riverfront Woods Preserve
The Riverfront Woods Preserve is located directly east of the Royal River and the Sligo Road Preserve in Yarmouth. The 50-acre property is divided into three sections, all of which are owned and operated by the Town of Yarmouth and protected by conservation easements held by the Royal River Conservation Trust. The largest section is Read More
Raymond Community Forest
The Raymond Community Forest is a 356-acre preserve located next to Crescent Lake in Cumberland County. The forest’s variety of ecological, recreational, and scenic offerings make this a unique and delightful spot to visit. It has two sections, separated by Conesca Road. The southern section lies closer to the shores of Crescent Lake and includes Read More
Northern Headwaters Preserve
Northern Headwaters Preserve is part of the larger Sheepscot Headwaters Trail Network, a group of three conserved properties located in Montville. It lies directly north of the Bog Brook and Whitten Hill Preserves, the two other lands in the network. All three of these properties are owned by the Midcoast Conservancy; the Land for Maine’s Read More
Highland Farm Preserve
Highland Farm Preserve delights visitors with its excellent combination of natural beauty and centuries-old European settlement history. Located next to Boulter Pond in York, the preserve houses a network of seven different trails, all of which can be accessed via the trailhead on ME-91 W (Cider Hill Road). These trails allow hikers to explore a Read More
Height of Land
This property’s key feature is an overlook located right off the Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway. With breathtaking views of the surrounding lakes, mountains, and forests, this overlook is one of the most spectacular in all of New England. It is a popular spot for photographers and artists eager to capture the natural beauty of Read More
Four Seasons Trail
The Four Seasons property is located in Madawaska, which directly borders Canada and is one of the northernmost towns in the state. It presents cross-country skiers with nearly nine miles of groomed trails, most of which are easy or moderately difficult and include both skate and classic lanes. The property is owned and operated by Read More
