Walk Detail for Kennebec River Rail Trail


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Contact Information:
Name of route:
Kennebec River Rail Trail
Name of Managing Group:
Friends of the Kennebec River Rail Trail
Contact Person First Name:
Andrea
Contact Person Last Name:
Lapointe
Phone:
( 207 ) 623 - 1699
Website: http://www.krrt.org
E-mail address:
andrea.lapointe@maine.gov
Available maps of the Route:
Yes, on the website www.krrt.org.
   
Public Access:  
Private Property:
No
ADA Accessible: Yes
Dogs allowed on a leash?: Yes
   
Information for Planning a Walk:
Total Route Distance:
Single Trail
Approximately 6 1/2 Miles
Distance markers:
Yes
Trail configuration:
Linear
Route surface:
 
 Yes
  No 
   Partially  
Track:
Sidewalk / Paved:
Wood Chip:
Solid rock:
Gravel or well-drained soil:
Mud or clay soil:
Sand:
Protruding rocks and roots:
Hours of availability:
From: Dawn To: Dusk
Lighting:
No
Plowed in winter:
Yes
Allowed uses:
Walking, Biking, inline skating & ADA vehicles.
Additional Amenities:
This trail runs along the portion of the Kennebec River which has been designated as an outstanding river stretch for its recreational and natural values. Only 18 rivers in Maine have received this designation. Close to restaurants and shopping.
 
Getting to the Route:
Region: Kennebec & Moose River Valley
Town (closest):
Augusta
Location in Town:
Route runs from downtown Augusta to downtown Gardiner.
Location of Main Trailhead:
Downtown Augusta on Water Street next to the Maine State Housing Authority Building.
Parking Available: Yes
Directions to Parking:
North end of Hallowell near river. South end of downtown Augusta near river.
Bicycle Parking:
No
Driving Directions to Main Trailhead:
Downtown Augusta, Water Street, Rines Hill Municipal Parking Lot
Bicycling Directions to Main Trailhead:
Downtown Augusta, Water Street, Rines Hill Municipal Parking Lot
   
How to Follow the Route:
Walking directions for following the route:
From downtown Augusta the trail proceeds south under Memorial Bridge. There is a spur off the main trail leading to Capital Park and state office buildings approximately .75 miles from the start. The trail continues to downtown Gardiner. Route 201 parallels the route from Augusta to Gardiner except for the Augusta trailhead.
   
   

 

 



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