Barker Mill Trail

The Barker Mill Trail follows the Little Androscoggin River between the upper and lower dams.
Trail Activity
Snowshoeing Walking
Length
0.50 miles, One Way
Difficulty
Easy
Town
Auburn
Surface
Dirt/Forest Floor, Boardwalk/Bog Bridging
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No

Description

The Barker Mill Trail can be either an out and back staying on the trail adjacent to the Little Androscoggin or a loop following Mill Street back to the trailhead. Views of the lower dam as well as up the river to the upper dam provide many opportunities to view wildlife along the trail.

Other Information

Please stay on the trail, this is privately-owned land that the landowner has generously worked with the Androscoggin Land Trust to us provide access to.

Trail Manager

Visit LA Trails, a program of the Androscoggin Land Trust, online for more information or contact:

Androscoggin Land Trust

Androscoggin Land Trust
86 Main Street, Suite 201
PO Box 3145
Auburn, ME 04212
Phone: (207) 782-2302
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Trail Tips

Plan Ahead and Prepare
Be prepared for emergencies. Pack extra clothing, food, and water and also a flashlight, first aid and repair kit, matches/fire starters, whistle, signaling mirror, and pocket knife.
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Trailhead Information

From where ME Route 136/Main Street intersects Mill Street in Auburn, turn to follow Mill Street west leaving ME Route 136.  Drive past Barker Mill Arms on the right.  Just past Barker Mill Arms is an unmarked driveway.  This entrance is to the parking lot of the Barker Mill Hydroelectric Dam.  The trail begins here. 

Click on a parking icon to get custom directions
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grantjewett
September 05, 2024
Completely overgrown. All bridges are washed out. Androscoggin Land Trust should be ashamed of they way they have treated this trail.
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