Lilly Pond Community Forest

The Lilly Pond Preserve, spanning Bath and West Bath, protects rocky upland forest, open wetland, as well as Lilly Pond itself, the headwaters of north-flowing Whiskeag Creek. This unique environment offers more than three miles of mountain biking and hiking trails for the experienced rider or avid explorer.
Trail Activity
Hiking Mountain-biking
Length
3.10 miles, Network
Difficulty
Moderate
Town
Bath
Surface
Dirt/Forest Floor, Other
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No

Description

Marshall Lane (1.2 miles) is an out-and-back trail. Beginning with a steep ascent up wooden steps at High Street (a hike-and-bike section for riders), it runs east-west across the Lilly Pond Preserve toward the pond itself, forming the "spine" of the trail network. 

Marshall Lane provides access to two 0.6 mile loops. Grandpa's Trail (or "Boomerang") is to the south, and Swift Loop is to the west, near Lilly Pond. Grandpa's Trail gives access to G3, a short (0.7 miles) but technically challenging mountain bike loop trail. The Lilly Pond Trail (0.1 miles) starts from the west end of the Swift Loop, and approaches the water's edge.

 

 

Trail Manager

For additional information, visit the Kennebec Estuary website, or contact:

Kennebec Estuary Land Trust

Kennebec Estuary Land Trust
PO Box 1128
Bath, ME 04530
Phone: (207) 442-8400
info@kennebecestuary.org
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Trail Tips

Dispose of Waste Properly
Wash your dishes at least 200 feet away from water sources, use biodegradable soap sparingly, and scatter the dishwater.
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Trailhead Information

From US-1 in Bath, head south on ME-209 (High Street). Go 1.1 miles, and turn left on Marshall Street. Park is immediately on the left at Goddard Park. From the parking area, the trail head is 500 feet south on High Street. Cross over just past Getchell Street to access the main trailhead via the wooden stairs. 

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eaendter
April 18, 2024
A lovely oak, pine, hemlock forest. At the start of the hike, you can glimpse the Kennebec River behind you, and then you can hike all the way to Lilly Pond. The trails are often rugged, and the trails traverse many hills--so ups and downs no matter which direction you take. I aimed straight for the Pond. I walked in mid-April on a sunny weekday and encountered only a few trail bike riders--this preserve is great for them and their smiles and sweat showed it! Unfortunately for walkers, the trails are poorly marked with many offshoots, so it is easy to take a wrong turn and then have to double back. It took me forever. Not my favorite preserve in Bath.
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