Along the trails are monuments or trail entrances made of local field stone. These include Murray tablets a monument in the shape of an old fashion pulpit. It is dedicated to “Adirondack Murray”, Henry Harrison Murray, whose 1869 book “Camping In the Adirondacks inspired Hinckley’s trail building and recreational programs for children. The Theodore Roosevelt Monument notes his efforts as President for conservation. The Seton Fireplace Stone Chair was built for Earnest Thompson Seton, and early leader of the Boy Scouts of America who wrote books about the natural world and was a friend of George Hinckley. Seton was known as the “Black Wolf” in the Boy Scouts and the chair “The Black Wolf Seat” was named for him when he visited campus.
The Good Will-Hinckley Trails were started in the early 1900s by George Walter Hinckley, the founder of Good Will-Hinckley Homes, to support recreational and natural history activities for the children at Good Will-Hinckley and visitors. They were designed to complement the L.C. Bates Museum and its natural history collections. The L.C.Bates Museum offers regular children’s and families programs and guided walks along the trails.
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From Waterville: Head northeast on Elm St toward Elm Terrace. Take a slight left onto Main Street for about a mile, then take a slight right onto the Interstate 95 N. Take exit 133 for US-201 toward Fairfield/Skowhegan and then turn right onto US-201 N. Drive for 5 miles, then turn left onto Easler Road.
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