Baring
Canada geese glide over the calm surface of a pond known as Otter Flowage in Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge. Credit: Courtesy of Aislinn Sarnacki
Established in 1937, Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge covers nearly 30,000 acres in Washington County and is split into two divisions: the coastal Edmunds Division and the larger, inland Baring Division.
The Baring Division, located southwest of Calais in Washington County, has several well-maintained trails that are located near the refuge headquarters.
Columbia Falls
Blueberry blossoms color the landscape near Columbia Falls, in Washington County. Credit: Robert F. Bukaty / AP
With a population under 500 according to the 2020 census, it’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it village worth visiting, with views of the Pleasant River just past the former Union Church — built a decade before the beginning of the Civil War.
A walk along the Pleasant River Community Forest Trail will take you to a special surprise hidden along the riverbank, as well as offer spectacular opportunities to see wildlife.
Franklin
Fall foliage makes for striking foliage along Route 182 in Washington County. Credit: Gabor Degre / BDN
Gouldsboro
The timberstands that front West Bay in Gouldsboro sport brilliant colors. Credit: Tom Walsh / BDN
Grand Lake Stream
Anglers enjoy a beautiful day of fall fishing on Grand Lake Stream. Credit: Linda Coan O’Kresik
Roque Bluffs
A picnic table is located at a viewpoint along the Pond Cove Trail in Roque Bluffs State Park. Credit: Courtesy of Aislinn Sarnacki
Sullivan
Tree roots snake across the forest floor on the slopes of Schoodic Mountain in Donnell Pond Public Land. Credit: Courtesy of Aislinn Sarnacki
Trenton
Two seats are located where the Trenton Community Trail crosses a swift-flowing brook. Credit: Courtesy of Aislinn Sarnacki
The Trenton Community Trail is a 1.8 mile hike is located on forestland that surrounds the Acadia Gateway Center in Trenton.
Friends of Acadia purchased the property in 2007, then worked with the Town of Trenton to plan and construct the trail from 2009 to 2013.
About 0.5-mile from the trailhead, the trail splits into a loop that’s 1.2 miles long. And at the far end of the loop is a 0.1-mile spur trail that leads to a short bog boardwalk and viewing platform.
