Eaton Ridge

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Tranquil, lightly-used trail network includes wide, relatively flat woods roads, and narrower footpaths, all of which provide great opportunities to see wildlife.
Trail Activity
Hiking Snowshoeing Cross-country-skiing
Length
0.90 miles, Network
Difficulty
Moderate
Town
Skowhegan
Surface
Dirt/Forest Floor
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No

Description

These tranquil trails offer visitors the opportunity to see birds and wildlife, under the shade towering white pines and eastern hemlocks. The woods loop (blazed blue) includes interesting geology and woodland streams. It is wide and flat, an easy trail that is appropriate for those who might struggle on more rock- and root-strewn trails. Narrower trails built in 2021 (blazed yellow and orange) provide for further exporation of the Preserve.

Other Information

PRESERVE GUIDELNES

Thank you for your stewardship and care of this community land. Help us protect this special place by observing the following guidelines:

  • Carry In/Carry Out – please remove everything you bring to the preserve.
  • Respect other visitors’ peaceful use and enjoyment of the preserve.
  • Please admire and enjoy your surroundings but leave flowers, plants and rocks undisturbed.
  • Dogs should be kept on leash or within reliable voice control at all times.
  • For your safety, wear blaze orange during hunting season – pets too!
  • No fires or camping.
  • Motorized vehicles are not permitted on the trails.

 

Trail Manager

For additional information, visit the Somerset Woods Trustees website, or contact:

Somerset Woods Trustees
PO Box 833
Skowhegan, ME 04976
somersetwoodstrustees@gmail.com
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Trail Tips

Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Walk single file in the middle of the trail. Wear the right shoes and enjoy the mud – you're in the great outdoors!

Trailhead Information

Take US-2 east, for 2.6 miles from its intersection with US-201. Turn right onto East River Road, go 2.8 miles and take a left on Eaton Mountain Road.  The Preserve is on the left.  There is room for two cars to park in front of the gated entrance, marked with a preserve sign. 

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