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Trails: Cross-country skiing

Description

All of Coastal Rivers’ hiking trails are open to the public all year for low-impact recreational uses, including cross-country skiing. Please note that we do not groom our hiking trails in winter. For those who are equipped with back-country skis, the trails shown here are those that we feel would lend themselves best to cross-country skiing based on their length and terrain. Please see individual trail pages for more details on the features and conditions you might encounter at each preserve.

trail at Bearce Allen Preserve

Bristol

Bearce Allen and NORGAL Preserves

A beautiful woodland trail with interpretive signage about tree ID and sustainable forestry practices. Visit in spring to see dozens of lady slipper orchids along the trail, along with other...
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Bristol

Bristol Recreational Trail

An easy-to-moderate trail looping along the tidal Pemaquid River behind Bristol Consolidated School. Highlights include beautiful views with well-placed benches, some fine old red oaks, and bridges over a winding...
river view at Crooked Farm Preserve

Bristol

Crooked Farm

Nearly 140 acres of forest, wetlands, and open fields are ideal for walking, hunting, and fishing. The trail includes picturesque stretches along the Pemaquid River. Take note, this preserve tends...
Dodge Point woods trail

Newcastle

Dodge Point

A local favorite, with broad vistas of the Damariscotta River and gravelly beaches. Trails include a mix of old farm roads and wooded paths. Coastal Rivers maintains a deep water...
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Damariscotta

Doyle Preserve

Off the beaten track, Doyle Preserve offers a moderate walk through the woods, 1,200 ft of shoreline on Pemaquid Pond, and just over a mile of trails....

Bremen

Hilton O’Connor Trail

A moderate hike, with an interesting variety of habitats including a winding salt marsh, mature stands of white ash and red oak, verdant fern alleys, and a hay meadow. There's...
view of the Pemaquid river at Keyes Woods Preserve

Bristol

Keyes Woods Preserve

Historic rock walls and foundations, abundant signs of wildlife, a hemlock-shaded stream, and extensive frontage along the Pemaquid River are among the highlights of this quiet preserve.

Please note:...
rocky shoreline at La Verna Preserve

Bristol

La Verna Preserve

Pass through mature forest, over Meadow Brook, and along historic stone walls, to almost a mile of breathtaking rocky coastline. This popular preserve offers panoramic views of outer Muscongus Bay...
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South Bristol

Plummer Point Preserve

Plummer Point is a local favorite, with its lovely coastal spruce forest and stunning views of the Damariscotta River, Seal Cove, and nearby islands....

Edgecomb

River~Link Trail

The collaboration of many partners has made it possible to travel through miles of stream valleys and wooded uplands, rich with wildlife and traces of human history, without crossing a...

Damariscotta

Round Top Farm

Gently mown trails wind through the rolling hayfields of a former dairy farm, with views of the upper Damariscotta River and lovely sunsets. An accessible trail connects to a neighboring...
trail at Salt Bay Farm

Damariscotta

Salt Bay Farm

A network of gentle trails through rolling hayfields alongside Great Salt Bay make this a beautiful, accessible, and popular destination for walkers, runners, and birders. Please note, dogs must be...
Trail through pines at Walpole Woods

South Bristol

Walpole Woods

Two trails intersect with woodland roads, creating a loop. Man-made Birkett Pond is a sweet out-of-the-way spot, and springs, stone walls, and gravel pits on the property attest to layers...
accessible trail at Whaleback Shell Midden

Damariscotta

Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site

Wander down to the shore through a historic apple orchard and learn the story of the huge ancient shell heap that once lined the shore. A great spot for a...