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Begin near Messalonskee Stream and follow the Riverside Trail through the forest before crossing through a field. The trail begins to climb up the Koons Trail before descending and crossing the meadow again and heading back towards the trailhead. There is a disc golf course on the property, so keep an eye out for flying discs.

Trails in this area have been impacted by recent clear cutting in the area by logging operations. The City of Waterville owns and maintains all of these trails and have received help from the Maine Conservation Corps. The route is mostly wooded passing by some small bodies of water and boggy areas.

This well-packed gravel path follows the course of an old railroad bed along the Kennebec River. It is a gentle path that is great for a variety of activities. It is a small section of the greater East Coast Greenway which begins in Maine and runs 3,000 miles all the way down the east coast ending in Florida. According to Accessible Nature (https://www.accessiblenature.info/?page_id=157#misc): This very level trail was constructed along an old rail bed. It leads to a former rail bridge...

The Messalonskee Stream Trail was built by the Maine Conservation Corps in 2006. Begin near the dam and head upstream up and over rolling hills. The trail is wooded crossing small streams, bridges, and bog boards with views of the stream. Anglers should be familiar with Maine state fishing regulations.

Trail head is located behind the Bates Museum. There are multiple options as trails cross and weave throughout. Check out the multiple tablets (monuments and unique structures) on this trail. Note that although it is easy and most of the trails are well marked, it can get confusing. No fees (however donations welcome at the museum). The Good Will-Hinckley Trails were started in the early 1900s by George Walter Hinckley, the founder of Good Will-Hinckley Homes, to support recreational and...