The hike will begin at Dodge Point and return to via the same trail. From Dodge Point, we will follow the Farm Road in the counterclockwise direction for a quarter mile or so. After walking the Timber Trail a short while, we will then cross River Road.

After the crossing, we will travel along an old logging road with dense young spruce, a section resembling the forest in Narnia as Lucy enters the wardrobe. We will traverse a small footbridge and head toward the ridge. We will continue over several more bridges, including an old stone bridge. More up and down, another bridge, and then – if we have time – a delightful trip through the once-inhabited region of Mount Hunger.

We hope this will enable folks to become familiar with part of this 5 mile hike that can be done as a one-way trip finishing up at McKay Road.

Length in miles: approx. 2.5 mi.

Difficulty (easy, moderate or strenuous): easy with some uneven footing

Directions to the trailhead:

From the north: Take the Newcastle exit off US Route 1 and turn left on Mills Road. Follow the road for 0.5 miles. At stop sign, head straight following River Road for approximately 2.6 miles. The parking lot and trailhead will be on your left.

From the south: Take the River Road exit (Snead’s Spur) off US Route 1 and turn right onto River Road. Follow River Road for approximately 2.5 miles. The parking lot and trailhead will be on your left.
Time to meet at the trailhead: 9:30 am

Land Trust: Damariscotta River Association

Leader’s name: Sarah Gladu

Email: sgladu@DamariscottaRiver.org

Phone: 207-563-1393