Presumpscot River Trail - Hiking trail near Portland, Maine, United States - Description
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| Name | Presumpscot River Trail | |
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| Summary | A primitive trail with many tree roots winds through the woods, at points high above or very near the river | |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back | |
| Distance (Total) | 0.8 miles / 1.3 km | |
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| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
| Things To See | - River | |
| Difficulty | Easy | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Portland, Maine, United States | |
| Link | http://www.trails.org/map_files/presump-rivertrail_description.html | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
Portland Trails purchased this land in 2002 in order to preserve the property and create a trail on the north shore of the river. An interpretive sign at the Presumpscot Falls Park overlook/parking area describes the wildlife that have benefited from the dismantling of the Smelt Hill Dam on this section of the river in 2002.
A primitive trail with many tree roots winds through the woods, at points high above or very near the river. The trail ends just past the location of the former dam. Private property beyond this point is marked and should be respected.
Description courtesy of Portland Trails
The trail begins at the parking area on the west side of Allen Avenue Extension, opposite Walton Park .
| Latitude | 43.7177757596 degrees / 43° 43.067' / 43° 43' 3.99" |
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| Longitude | -70.2640593052 degrees / -70° 15.844' / -70° 15' 50.61" |
| Created by Nick on 04/13/2010 |
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