This trail loops around on the mainland portion of a 38 acre parcel of upland, wetlands, and two islands. The trail follows a well established forest path and includes benches overlooking Pushaw Lake and wetlands as well as excellent bird-watching (species seen include eagles, loons, and great blue herons). There are also glacial erratic boulders and a geocache that add interest to the trail. Though a relatively easy trail, there are some steep pitches on the access trail and in a few places along the loop itself.
Dogs need to be under control of their owners. Please observe the carry-in, carry-out policy.
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Access to this property is at Gould's Landing located at the end of Essex Street in Orono. From Bangor, follow Essex Street north out of Bangor to its end at Pushaw Lake at Gould's Landing. From downtown Orono, take Forest Avenue west, heading out of town all the way to its intersection with Essex Street (4.3 miles past its intersection with Stillwater Avenue); turn right onto Essex Street and follow it another mile to its end on Pushaw Lake.
Parking is located next to the trail, and to the canoe/kayak launch, beach area, and covered picnic tables. A kiosk on the forested side of Gould's Landing marks the walking trail access.
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The biggest drawback is the very unfriendly parking situation. There is not a single parking space available for the public. The boat landing has spaces for boat trailers, and a couple of spaces for paddlers using the boat landing. The rest of the spaces - 10 or so - are Permit Only. And all the roads in the vicinity are marked for No Parking, with the road right in front of the Trail Sign marked as No Parking by Temporary Police Order. For a public trail not to have even one legal parking space is a real problem.