Runnals Hill is composed of just under 4 miles of trails, which lead up the hill, and past the Colby Garden before entering the forest of maple, birch, aspen, and oak trees. The paths offer a quiet escape from nearby downtown Waterville, and Colby's campus. During winter months, trails are maintained primarily for cross-country skiing, and are utilized by the Colby nordic team, as well as recreational skiiers.
Part of the trail follows the perimeter of the hill, which is surrounded by forest. Footpaths marked along the hill cut through the tall grass that covers Runnals. Following the trail up the hill and then heading south into the forest will lead to the power lines. The power lines emerge at Lincoln Street, just before Maine General Medical Center-Seton. Following the three short paths north into the woods from the hill emerge behind Colby College residence buildings.
Trails are groomed for cross-country skiing from the first snow fall until March 15. During this time hikers are not permitted on the trails.
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The Colby College Runnals Hill trails can be accessed from two trailheads on Mayflower Hill Drive, across from the end of the rugby fields, in Waterville, Maine. Parking is available just beyond the trailhead in Foss Parking Lot.
From I-95 South (about 3 miles): Take Exit 127 for ME Route 11/ME Route 137 towards Oakland/Waterville. At the end of the ramp at the lights, turn right on to Kennedy Memorial Drive. At the next set of lights, turn left on to Washington Street. Take first right onto Lincoln Street. Just past Maine General Medical Center-Seton, Lincoln Street becomes Chase Avenue. Turn left on to Mount Merci, which becomes Charland Terrace. Turn left on to Mayflower Hill Drive, and follow this into the Colby Campus. Foss parking lot will be just after the ruby field on the right.
From I-95 North (about 3 miles): Take Exit 130 for ME Route 104 towards Waterville/Winslow. Turn left on to ME Route 104/South Main Street. Turn right on to Pleasant Street. Take second left on to Gilman Street. Follow Gilman Street as it becomes Mayflower Hill Drive. Foss Parking Lot will be on the right just after the rugby field.
From Downtown Waterville (about 1.5 miles): Take North Street towards Maine General Medical Center-Thayer, over Messalonskee Stream, and up Mayflower Hill Drive. Bear left on Mayflower Hill Drive, and follow the road past the baseball field and tennis courts. Foss parking lot will be on the left.
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