Walk Detail for Muir Trail


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Contact Information:
Name of route:
Muir Trail
Name of Managing Group:
Lake George Regional Park
Contact Person First Name:
Nancy
Contact Person Last Name:
Warren
Phone:
( 207 ) 474 - 1292
Website: http://
E-mail address:
nwarren@skow.net
Available maps of the Route:
Yes, maps are found in the Lake George brochure which can be obtained at the town office.
   
Public Access:  
Private Property:
No
ADA Accessible: No
Dogs allowed on a leash?: No
   
Information for Planning a Walk:
Total Route Distance:
Multiple Trails
Approximately 1 1/3 Miles
Distance markers:
No
Trail configuration:
Interconnected Network
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:
No
Allowed uses:
Walking and hiking.
Additional Amenities:
Picnic, bathroom, and swimming facilites at the trailhead. It costs $2 to get into the park. This trail offers a shorter descent to Moose Trail. The trail is named after John Muir, one of the first naturalists and founder of the Sierra Club.
 
Getting to the Route:
Region: Kennebec & Moose River Valley
Town (closest):
Skowhegan
Location in Town:
Located on the West side of Lake George Regional Park. This is about 5 miles east of Skowhegan on Rt 2.
Location of Main Trailhead:
There is no main trailhead for this trail. It can only be accesssed through other trails.
Parking Available: Yes
Directions to Parking:
Parking is available off the left side of entrance road to the park.
Bicycle Parking:
Yes
Driving Directions to Main Trailhead:
Trailhead is located at the very end of the park road.
Bicycling Directions to Main Trailhead:
N/A
   
How to Follow the Route:
Walking directions for following the route:
The trail branches right from the intersection of the Porcupine Trail. Follow the white blazes. Double blazes represent intersections.
   
   

 

 



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