Oak Hill Conservation Area

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A one mile loop trail traverses through 19th century stone walls, across exposed ledge, and to a scenic viewpoint with a highpoint of 680 feet.

Trail Activity

Length

1.00 mile, Loop

Difficulty

Moderate

Town

Fayette

Surface

Dirt/Forest Floor, Rock/Ledge

Pets

Permitted

Fees

Details

Description

The Sedge Ridge Loop Trail starts between the Wing farmhouse foundation and the maple sap lines. It passes through a former pasture, that is now dominated by a 60-70 year old white pine stand and an understory of blue ridge sedge, before climbing to the ridge.

From the high point of the ridge (elevation 680 feet) there are views over Echo Lake, Mill Pond, and Kents Hill. The stone ledges here support an abundance of plant diversity, with many sedges, ferns, and native wildflowers.

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Other Information

Public uses - The Conservation Area is open to the public for nature observation, hiking, snowshoeing, and hunting. No motorized vehicles are allowed.
Maple sap lines - Ron Hewett, the former caretaker of this land, collects red and sugar maple sap from a sugarbush on Oak Hill in the late winter. If you visit in February or March you may be able to see the sap
flowing! Please do not disturb the sap lines.
Timber harvesting - Portions of the Oak Hill woodlands are set aside as a preserve, other sections are demonstration sites for sustainable timber harvesting. Look for signage and avoid active harvest areas.
Dogs - For the protection of wildlife habitat and hikers, dogs should be under voice command or on a leash. Please pick up after your pets and carry out waste.

Trail Manager

For additional information, visit the Kennebec Land Trust website, or contact:

Kennebec Land Trust
PO Box 261
Winthrop, ME 04364
Phone: (207) 377-2848
info@tklt.org
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Directions

Trailhead Information

From the Fayette general store, head north on ME-17 for 2.5 miles. Turn left on Fayette Corner Road then take an immediate left onto Norton Road. Continue for half a mile to the parking
area marked with a KLT sign. The trailhead is near the historic Wing farmhouse foundation on the opposite side of the road.

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