Georges River Land Trust Offers Winter Trail Access

The public is invited to strap on their snowshoes, skis, and snow pants and enjoy our preserved land this winter. Georges River Land Trust is plowing numerous trailheads to allow the public to get out and enjoy the snow. These areas are free and open for you to explore. This year we have access in 11 different locations stretching from Montville to Cushing. Trail conditions can change so please dress appropriately and plan for the conditions. Here is a list of all the locations:

–Ash Point Preserve, Ash Point Dr., Owls Head
–Gibson Preserve, on Route 173 in Searsmont
–Canal Path, Ghent Road, Searsmont
–Gibson Preserve, Cedar Lane in Appleton
–Appleton Preserve, Route 105 in Appleton
–Frye Mountain, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife building off Route 220 in Montville
–Trolley Marsh Preserve, Route 131 in Warren
–Jack Baker Woods, Beechwood Street in Thomaston
–Thomaston Town Forest, Booker Street, Thomaston
–Langlais Sculpture Preserve, River Road, Cushing
–Mount Pleasant, Mount Pleasant Street, Rockport (Road edge plowed)
–Ragged Mountain, Route 17 in Rockport

The only trail that is groomed is the 1.1 mile long Appleton Preserve trail which is perfect for Nordic skiing. Please note that the Mount Pleasant access is a plowed shoulder that allows you to get off the road. For more information, please call Georges River Land Trust at 207-594-5166.