Recreation Trails With 6,000 lakes and ponds, 32,000 miles of rivers and streams, and 17 million acres of forestland, Maine is second to none for outdoor recreation. If you love the outdoors, there’s no better place to be— spring, summer, autumn or winter. In addition to the many recreational opportunities right here in mid-Maine, we also enjoy Maine’s beautiful mountain ranges to the west, majestic coastline to the east, and the unspoiled North Woods. We are home to the Belgrade Lakes Region. Located just a few minutes from Waterville you will find a host of lakes and ponds with trail views that are sure to be stunning, with wildlife in abundance. While in Belgrade you can explore French Mountain, Mount Phillip, The Mountain, Round Top Trail and more. Find trails by visiting www.belgradelakesmaine.com/ about/hiking.html Quarry Road Trails A four-season recreation area in the heart of greater Waterville, Quarry Road hosts a number of community events and boasts a world-class trail system with the mission of enabling people from all walks of life to enjoy the health benefits of the outdoors in an easily accessible area of natural beauty. Activities include cross-country skiing, biking, walking and jogging, fat-tire biking, snowshoeing, paddling, and sledding. To date there have been 6.5 miles of Nordic ski trails designed and constructed. Part of those trails have snowmaking capabilities to provide high quality skiing environments all winter long. In the summer months feel free to 34
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