Camden Hills State Park
Snowshoeing Day Trips
Trip Description
Camden Hills State Park is the undisputed winner for the best place to snowshoe and hike during all seasons. Only a short distance from Maine Sport, you can spend an hour or the entire day exploring their many networks of outstanding and well-maintained trails.
A map of the park and be found at the main entrance kiosk or at Maine Sport. Be sure to bring plenty of fluids, snacks, a watch, extra clothing and a whistle.
If you’re a dog lover, this is a great place to bring your pooch for a great day of exercise. Be sure they are protected from the elements as well. Maine Sport sells all sorts of doggy accessories that will outfit for your pooch for any sort of adventure.
Georges Highland Path
Snowshoeing Day Trips
Trip Description
A nonprofit corporation, organized in 1987, the George’s River Land Trust’s mission is to conserve and protect the natural resources and traditional character of the St. George River watershed for the public benefit.
The 225 square mile watershed of Georges River (it is known by both names) extends from Liberty to Port Clyde Maine. It includes streams, ponds, lakes, wetlands, farms, hills, mountains, blueberry barrens, and forests as well as a rich tidal estuary of salt marsh, clam flats and productive fishing grounds.
The 25 miles of hiking trails at different points of access lead you from easy to moderate hikes through lowland forests, river bogs, open meadows, beside rushing streams and over high ridges to the more strenuous climbing; the summits of Ragged and Bald Mountains.
In addition to the hiking trails, there are also bicycle and auto routes as well as canoe and kayak launch areas. No matter what your preference, you will be surrounded by the serenity of nature’s beauty and breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.
To obtain a trail map, become a member of the organization, or for additional information, please call the George’s River Land Trust at 207-594-5166.
Tanglewood 4-H Camp
Excellent Cross Country Trails
Trip Description
A great place for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, Tanglewood is situated on the Duck Trap River in a beautiful, forrested 940 acre section of the Camden Hills State Park in the Waldo County town of Lincolnville.
The Civilian Conservation Corps, originally constructed the facility in the 1930s as a National Recreation Area. It includes 45 rustic buildings including a dining hall with modern kitchen, nature center, classrooms, sleeping cabins, wash buildings, swim area and playing fields. Hiking and cross-country ski trails meander through the forest along brooks and streams.
In the winter, trails are well maintained for singletrack, backcountry skiing. You can get a trail map at the entrance. Maine Sport can provide you directions once you have rented gear from us.
Tanglewood is also a great place for snowshoeing and hiking.
