Raymond Community Forest

Established in 2016, the 365-acre Raymond Community Forest features trails for hikers and mountain bikers, with a spectacular view of Crescent Lake from Pismire Bluff. 
Trail Activity
Hiking Mountain-biking
Length
3.40 miles, Network
Difficulty
Easy, Moderate
Town
Raymond
Surface
Dirt/Forest Floor, Rock/Ledge
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No

Description

There are four trails in the forest with varying uses and features. The 1.1-mile Spiller Homestead Loop leaves directly from the parking area, is easy and flat, and allows hiking and mountain biking. The 1.1-mile Grape Expectations extends to the south off the Spiller Homestead Loop, allowing both hikers and bikers a longer route. The 0.7-mile pedestrian-only Pismire Bluff Trail departs from the loop to cross Conesca Road and travels uphill to the viewpoint on Pismire Bluff, overlooking Crescent Lake. The Highlands Loop Trail is a 1 mile pedestrian-only trail that leaves from the Pismire Bluff Trail. Do all four trails if you’re up for a couple hours in the woods!

Designated uses of the Raymond Community Forest are:

  • Hiking and Nature Observation
  • Snowshoeing and Back-country skiing
  • Mountain Biking (on Spiller Homestead Loop and Grape Expectations Trail only)
  • Hunting
  • Trapping (by permission only)

Other Information

Please follow these rules while enjoying the forest:

  • Remove all waste and trash
  • Daytime use only
  • Stay on marked trails
  • Dogs must be leashed after 9am; they must remain under control at all times
  • Motorized vehicles are prohibited
  • Target shooting Is prohibited
  • Wear blaze orange during hunting seasons

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This trail passes through a property that was acquired in part with funds from the Land for Maine’s Future program. For more information about the LMF program and the places it has helped to protect, please visit the LMF webpage.

LMF Logo

This trail was made possible in part with funds from the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund (MOHF). For more information about MOHF and the wildlife and conservation projects it has contributed to, please visit the MOHF webpage.

Trail Manager

For more information and a printable map, visit Loon Echo Land Trust online:

Loon Echo Land Trust

Loon Echo Land Trust
8 Depot Street, Suite 4
Bridgton, ME 04009
Phone: (207) 647-4352
info@lelt.org
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Trail Tips

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Avoid unwanted animal guests: store your food and trash securely and keep your camp clean of crumbs and spills.
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Trailhead Information

Parking is available in a lot on Conesca Road in Raymond.

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smcdaniel
May 23, 2021
Only had time for a short hike, so did the 0.7 miles up to Pismire Bluff. Great trail with a spectacular view at the top! Looking forward to showing up with more time to explore the three loop trails.
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