BETHEL — Maggie’s Nature Park in Greenwood is the site of choice for the Mahoosuc Land Trust’s first Winter Outing program.
The park is a network of easy and moderate trails through a variety of forest types that provide several great views of the surrounding area from open ledges, according to Maine Trail Finder.com.
It was donated to Greenwood by Maggie Ring, a lifelong resident and conservationist. The land trust holds a conservation easement on the property that ensures it will remain undeveloped.
The trust will host two hikes starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. A regular hike for ages 11 and up and a special children’s hike for ages 10 and under are planned, Jolan Ippolito, trust spokesman, said Friday by email.
Snowshoes, poles, water and snacks are recommended. The hikes start from Maggie’s parking lot. To get there, turn at the Mount Abram sign on Route 26 in Greenwood, cross the railroad tracks, turn left onto Greenwood Road and proceed 1.4 miles to parking. For more information, call 824-3806.
Additionally scheduled Winter Outing events include:
* A visit to Robin Gorrell’s and Ken Hotopp’s passive solar house in Newry at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12. The home is still under construction. Participants are asked to meet at 2 p.m. in the land trust parking lot in Bethel to carpool to the house.
* A hike up Rumford Whitecap starting at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 18. The trip is expected to take three to four hours. Snowshoes, poles, water and snacks are recommended. Participants are to meet at the trail head parking lot on East Andover Road in Rumford. Hot refreshments will be served back at the trail bottom on the return.
* An easy two-hour hike on Round Mountain on the property of Larry Stifler and Mary McFadden at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 29, in Albany Township. Snowshoes may be necessary. Appropriate gear, water and snacks are recommended. Participants are to meet at the parking lot for Round Mountain, which is 6.9 miles on Vernon Street from Main Street in Bethel. Bear left at the stop sign, travel 1.2 miles on Hunt’s Corner Road to the turnout and field on the left.
For more information on any of the outings or should inclement weather occur, contact the trust for updates and/or rescheduling at 824-3806 or info@mahoosuc.org or visit www.mahoosuc.org.
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