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The Stonewood Trail links Sayles Field and Bliss Woods. A 0.3-mile trail connects the trailhead to the main trail. Look for a sign that says Bliss Woods. The trail is mostly wooded, crosses small brooks, and has bog boards are in place to help cross over areas that are more sensitive and historically wet.

Bliss Woods was established after a collaborative effort by many conservation groups. Today the New England Forestry Foundation managed the property. The forest is filled with pine, spruce, and oak and is about a mile and a half away from the Harraseeket River and Casco Bay. The area is a great place to enjoy a peaceful forest setting in the growing Portland metro area.

This property is owned by the Town of Freeport and leads to the top of the highest point in town. Throughout the forest, hikers will see old stone walls and mature trees. On a clear day, there are views of the White Mountains and Mount Washington in New Hampshire off in the distance. Some trail junctions are not well marked, so having the app accessible is helpful for navigation.

A cooperative project of FCT and the Casco Bay YMCA, the 0.6-mile trail passes over hills and boardwalks to the marshy shore of the Cousins River. Side trails lead to/from Lambert Road and the Freeport Inn and Cafe. The trail starts uphill and then goes into the woods and flattens out before climbing another hill. The tree markings are clear, and elevated walkways have been installed where there is mud or a wet area. Dogs are allowed off leash here, but please clean up after your pet.

This trail was developed for the Town of Freeport to provide cross-country teams a home course as well as a place for residents to get some physical exercise. The trail is a wide gravel path through the woods ideal for cross-country skiing and mountain biking. There is a spur that will take you to the Hedgehog Mountain Trailhead.