Little River Preserve – Gorham, 28 acres
The Little River and Rivers Crossing Properties consist of over 28 acres of wooded wildlife area bordering the Little River. Paths and bridges allow a scenic walk through the woods and along the river.
This Preserve is in the homeland of the Wabanaki People. We respectfully acknowledge these People of the Dawn–past, present and future–and their connection to these lands and waters.
Please see below for the trail map and more information about the preserve and trails.
TRAIL FACTS
Activities: hiking, running, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing
Hunting is bow and arrow only
Leave No Trace: Please take out whatever you bring in.
Difficulty: Easy (Blue and Red Trails) to Difficult (White Trail)
Length: 0.75 miles (Blue) or 1.25 miles with difficult terrain (Blue and White)
Click for Directions to Trailhead
Trail Map (click to expand)
About little river Preserve
The trails are well marked with colored blazes. Starting at the parking lot, the blue trail first enters a small thicket and then crosses a field to Aspen Lane, a small suburban cul-de-sac. The trail continues from the opposite side of the road about 100 yards to the north (right).
The white trail is more challenging with steep, uneven earthen stairs leading to narrow bridges which cross the numerous gullies. The rest of the trails offer very gentle grades and woodland tranquility.
Each of the trails wind through hemlock and aspen forests, complete with a wide variety of wildflowers in the springtime, including red trillium and jack-in-the-pulpit. There are also a variety of different ferns throughout the Preserve.
Little River Preserve is owned in fee by the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust.