SWT Land With Managed Trails

Weston Avenue, Madison

Featuring more than 2 miles' frontage on the Kennebec River, the 300-acre Weston Woods & Waters offers miles of trail for hiking, trail running, snowshoeing and skiing.  Trailhead access on Weston Avenue and Nathan Street boat launch.  

Russell Road, Skowhegan

Coburn Woods is named in honor of Louise Helen Coburn, founder and first president of the Somerset Woods Trustees who donated the original parcel in 1927. The Richard C. Taylor and Catherine T. Taylor Field was purchased in 2012. At Taylor Field you will find a small heirloom apple orchard, and grain plots grown by Maine Grain Alliance.  

Trail signage, kiosk and maps were updated in 2022 by Eagle Scout Connor Files of Skowhegan. 

Joyce Street, Skowhegan

With 800 feet of river frontage, the 5.8 acre Gorge Overlook parcel, part of the Run of River project, provides outstanding scenic views and provides access to the river for recreational activities such as biking, hiking and picnicking. The River Walk, an all purpose ADA accessible walkway, was completed in 2012 and runs from Mt Pleasant Street (near the walking bridge to town) to the waste water treatment plant on Joyce Street where it connects with the canoe portage site, the Philbrick Trails, and the River's Edge Bike Park.

Joyce Street, Skowhegan

This 34-acre scenic parcel features both upland and riparian wildlife habitat as well as approximately 1,200 feet of river frontage. This property provides a network of public trails designed for non-motorized use in partnership with the Town of Skowhegan. 

Trailhead parking is on Joyce Street. 

East River Road, Skowhegan
*winter access only*

This rich wetland preserve offers upland woods, wetlands and an open bog.  The property is challenging to access except on frozen ground. Winter trails are seasonally marked for skiing and snowshoeing.  

Trailhead parking is located at the utility corridor on East River Road.

Eaton Mountain Road, Skowhegan

Located at the intersection of East River Road and Eaton Mountain Road, a small trail network offers slight hills under the tall pines and along a stream.  

East River Road, Skowhegan

Eaton Kennebec River Preserve, on East River Road, offers a flat walk to the Kennebec, under towering hemlocks.

Skowhegan

47 acres through varied terrain with access to and views of Wesserunsett Stream.   

Trailhead parking at the end of Evergreen Drive, off Robin Court. 

Lower Mills, East Madison

Take a lovely walk under George Jacobs' pines in East Madison.  Take connector trail from trailhead parking on Lower Mills Road to the main parcel, where you will enjoy the large pines, a frog pond and abundant birds.

Fletcher Mountain Road, Concord

More than 200 wooded acres on the side of Fletcher Mountain. Trails lead to a beaver pond and along a mountain stream.  Per the donor's wishes, this property is managed as a wildlife sanctuary, with no hunting, fishing or trapping. 

Trailhead parking on Fletcher Mountain Road. Note: Additional trails have been built but not yet added to Maine Trail Finder. Mapping in progress.