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Maine has an abundance of recreational facilities. If you are interested in observing and enjoying nature while hiking, walking, cross-country skiing and/or biking, Great Outdoors lists some of the trail systems that are located nearby in the Brunswick area or a short drive away.
| Androscoggin River Bicycle Path Brunswick Town of Brunswick | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Along the Androscoggin River Bicycle Path (photo by John Foster) |
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| This 2.5 mile-long paved path runs along the Androscoggin River between Grover Lane and Water Street. A bicycle lane over the Merrymeeting Bridge links the towns of Brunswick and Topsham. Although the path provides an alternative route for cyclists between Brunswick and Bath, it also is a well-landscaped park with trees, strategically placed granite benches, toilet facilities and designated lanes for cyclists and pedestrians. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Telephone: (207) 725-6656 Website: www.brunswickme.org/parkrec/androscogginriverbp.htm |
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| Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area Phippsburg Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area Corporation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| This privately owned conservation area in Phippsburg provides a pleasant 20-minute walk along a partially paved road to Morse Mountain. The top of the small hill provides beautiful vistas of the ocean and surrounding marshlands.. The hike can then be continued for another 20 minutes down to secluded Sewall Beach with plenty of shoreline for walking and relaxing. Directions from Brunswick: Take Route 1 North to the Bath High Street exit. Follow route 209 south for 11.1 miles. Route 209 will turn left, but continue straight on Route 216 for .9 miles. Parking will be found on the left at Morse Mountain Road. No dogs are allowed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Telephone: (207) 786-6443 Website: www.bates.edu/x165543.xml |
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| Bowdoin College's Coastal Studies Center Orrs Island, Harpswell Bowdoin College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Telephone: 207-833-8018 Website: www.bowdoin.edu/csc |
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| Bowdoin Pines Trail Brunswick Bowdoin College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Bowdoin College has established a ½ mile nature trail in this 33-acre site that is adjacent to the corner of Federal Street and the Bath Road. The trail can be reached by parking on Federal Street by the Cram Alumni House and walking down the service entrance road to the Bowdoin Pines Trail sign. Maps are available in a box at this point. These maps also provide a listing of plant and animal life that can be found in the area. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Telephone: (207) 725-3628 Website: academic.bowdoin.edu/environmental_studies/places/html/pines.shtml |
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| Bradbury Mountain State Park Pownal Bureau of Parks and Lands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| This 440-acre park in Pownal has eight miles of hiking and cross-country ski trails. Mountain biking is allowed on 6.5 miles of the trail system. The summit is 485 feet above sea level and provides great views to Casco Bay and the White Mountains. There is an admission fee of $ 3.00/adult and $1.00 for children ages 5-11. Children under 5 and adults over 65 are admitted for free. Picnic areas are provided. Directions: The park is located on Route 9 about halfway between Portland and Lewiston-Auburn. It is 5 miles from the Freeport-Durham exist off of U.S. 95. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Telephone: (207) 688-7412 Website: www.state.me.us/cgi-bin/doc/parks/find_one_name.pl?park_id=12 |
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| Brunswick Town Commons Brunswick, Maine Town of Brunswick | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Trails accessible for hiking and cross-country skiing start at the picnic area located in the Pine Grove at the main entrance on Harpswell Road. This woodland area is the southwestern section of the thousand acre "commonage" granted by the Pejepscot Proprietors in 1719. It is overseen by the Town Commons Planning Committee. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Telephone: (207) 725-6656 Website: www.brunswickme.org/commons |
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| Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Brunswick | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Telephone: 207-729-7694 Website: www.btlt.org |
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| Cox Pinnacle Brunswick Town of Brunswick | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| This 103-acre parcel consists of wooded hills, rocky ledges and areas of wetland. It has been purchased with the intent to provide low-impact, trail recreation for Brunswick citizens...At approximately 350 feet, the Pinnacle is the highest point of land in Brunswick, and boasts a view of the White Mountains. Old logging and farming roads provide access to the pinnacle, as well as other peaceful stopping points. These trails have been used for walking, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing and horseback riding. They will also be suitable for mountain bike use. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Telephone: (207) 725-6266 Website: community.curtislibrary.com/pinnacle/index.htm |
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| Delia B. Powers Winslow Memorial Park Freeport Town of Freeport | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Telephone: 207-865-4198 Website: www.freeportmaine.com/winslowpark.html |
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| Hamilton Sanctuary WestBath Maine Audubon Sanctuary | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| This preserve in West Bath is managed by the Maine Audubon Society. It has 1 « miles of trails that run through open meadows and forest along a peninsula in the New Meadows River. Spurs to a freshwater marsh provide vistas of Back Cove. Directions: Take the New Meadows exit off of Route 1, left onto New Meadows Road, which turns into Foster Point Road after the stop sign. Follow four miles to the sanctuary sign. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Telephone: (207) 781-2330 Website: www.maineaudubon.org |
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| Harpswell Heritage Land Trust Harpswell Harpswell Land Trust | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Telephone: (207) 721-1121 Website: www.harpswelllandtrust.org |
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| Josephine Newman Sanctuary Georgetown Maine Audubon Sanctuary | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| This Maine Audubon Society sanctuary in Georgetown has two miles of nature walks through a 119-acre preserve that is bounded by a salt marsh. The trails wind through a marsh and secluded woods along exposed ledges, ocean inlets, and a pond. Directions: From the junction of U.S. Route 1 and Route 127 in Woolwich just east of the Woolwich-Bath bridge, head south on Route 127 for 9.1 miles to Georgetown. Turn right at the sanctuary sign and follow the entrance road to the parking lot. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Telephone: (207) 781-2330 Website: www.maineaudubon.org |
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| Kennebec Estuary Land Trust Bath | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Telephone: 207-442-8400 Website: www.kennebecestuary.org |
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| Mast Landing Sanctuary Freeport Maine Audubon Sanctuary | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| This sanctuary in Freeport is managed by the Maine Audubon Society. It has 3.5 miles of marked trails leading through 100 acres of apple orchards, woods and meadows. Mill Stream flows over an historic dam and mill site into the tidal waters of the Harraseeket River. Picnic areas are provided. Directions from Brunswick: Follow Flying Point Road south and turn right onto Upper Mast Landing Road. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Telephone: (207) 781-2330 Website: www.maineaudubon.org/explore/centers/mastlanding.shtml |
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| Mid Coast Hospital Nature Trails Brunswick Mid Coast Hospital | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| There are more than 3300 feet of prepared walking paths through the forested wetlands areas between the hospital and the protected estuary and salt water marshes of Thompson's Brook. Turn onto Medical Center Drive from the Old Bath Road. Trail entrances can be found at the far end of the parking lot. Maps can be obtained at the hospital information desk. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Website: www.midcoasthealth.com/trail/default.asp |
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| Parkview Wellness Trails Brunswick Parkview Adventist Medical Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| This facility is a groomed wellness trail through the woods surrounding the hospital. It is marked by Maine Health Walk signs and has a number of different routes with a total distance of about one mile. The trail can be accessed at the rear of the front parking lot. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Telephone: Amy Bickford: (207) 373-2394 Sheryl McWilliams: (207) 373-2216 Website: www.parkviewamc.org |
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| Perkins Farm Trail Phippsburg Phippsburg Land Trust | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Telephone: Land Trust: (207) 443-2925 Website: www.phippsburg.com/Community/Attractions/Hikinginfo.PDF |
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Telephone: 207-443-5993 Website: www.phippsburglandtrust.org |
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| Powell Point Freeport Freeport Conservation Trust | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Telephone: 207-8691012 Website: www.freeportconservationtrust.org |
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| Robert P Tristam Coffin Wildflower Sanctuary Woolwich | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The New England Wildflower Society owns this 180-acre preserve filled with flowers, grasses, trees, shrubs and animals. Directions: The preserve is located on Rte. 128 in Woolwich beyond the Chops Point Road near the Dresden town line. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Telephone: (207) 442-0982 Website: www.newfs.org/sanctuary.pdf |
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| Rock Ridge Preserve Cumberland Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Telephone: 207-829-3091 Website: www.ccltmaine.org/pages/properties/mainland.php |
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| The Long Trail Phippsburg Phippsburg Land Trust | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Telephone: Land Trust: (207) 443-2925 Website: www.phippsburg.com/Community/Attractions/Hikinginfo.PDF |
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| The Veteran's Trail Phippsburg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Telephone: 442-88375 Website: www.phippsburg.com/Community/Attractions/Hikinginfo.PDF |
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| Wolfe Neck Woods State Park Freeport Bureau of Parks and Lands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| This 233 acre park in Freeport has 5 miles of shoreline and woodland hiking with views of Casco Bay, the Harraseeket River and salt marshes. There is an admission fee of $3.00/adult and $ 1.00 for children ages 5-11. Children under 5 and adults over 65 are admitted for free. Picnic areas are provided. Directions from Brunswick: Follow Flying Point Road south and turn left onto Wolf Neck Road. Follow this road until you see signs for the park which will be on your left. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Telephone: (207) 624-6075 (Off Season) (207) 865-4465 (In Season) Website: www.state.me.us/cgi-bin/doc/parks/find_one_name.pl?park_id=31 |
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Content of Great Outdoors pages was researched and developed by Marilyn Wilkoff.
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Curtis Memorial Library
23 Pleasant Street Brunswick, Maine 04011 |
phone (207) 725-5242 fax (207)725-6313 |
www.curtislibrary.com last updated 11/13/2009