3. Quarry Road Recreational Area

Description

The City of Waterville and Friends of Quarry Road maintain this extraordinarily diverse set of trails for many uses and all ability levels. During winter, 2.5k trails have snowmaking and lights and are groomed for skate and classic skiing, with competitions on some weekends. There are also dedicated trails for snowshoeing and some limited downhill skiing with a short rope tow. During warmer months, trails are used for walking, running, and mountain biking. Great views abound of Messalonskee Stream on one side, the steep hillside on the other (with limited rock climbing in the small quarry), and impressive woodlands throughout.

Getting There

Take Interstate 95 to exit #130. Go south on Route 104/Main Street (0.7 mi). Turn right onto Eustis Parkway (0.6 mi). Turn right onto North Street (0.1 mi). Turn right onto Quarry Road just past MaineGeneral’s Thayer Center for Health. Follow signs to parking areas and the Welcome Center.

Special thanks to: City of Waterville, Dr. John Koons, Maine Department of Conservation