Reed Brook Trail
About This Trail
Take a walk on this out-and-back through the woods in this fairytale setting in western Maine which features a waterfall, an old cement bridge, and fall colors as far as the eye can see.
Submitted by Joe Linehan
Trail Features
| Seasons | Fall, Spring, Summer, and Winter |
|---|---|
| Surface type | Dirt |
| Elevation gain | 100 ft. |
| Stroller friendly | No |
| Stroller terrain | No Wheels |
| ADA accessible | No |
| Water fountains | No |
| Bathrooms | No |
| Pet friendly | No |
| Nearby convenience store | No |
| Camping Nearby | No |
| Emergency support within 5 miles |
No |
Trail highlights
Before leaving the area, be sure to explore the area near the parking turnout. Reed Brook enters the Carrabassett River flowing over and around an old cement bridge and several paths lead to the rivers edge.
Fee & Parking Details
There is a small parking area across from the trail on the Carrabassett River side of the road. The trailhead is located on the left side of the road behind a guardrail, use caution crossing the heavily traveled road.
Trail Contributor
Hike it Baby Trail Guide is managed by the Family Trail Guide team. If a trail has been “abandoned” by the initial owner, it gets adopted by the team. Also, if there are no trails in the area, the Family Trail Guide team researches trails that are family friendly in the area to insure that hikes cover all areas where Hike it Baby hikes.
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Getting There
| Reed Brook Trail is located on Route 27 between Kingfield and Carrabassett. Reed Brook Trail is about 3.8 miles north of the intersection of Route 16 and 27 in downtown Kingfield. |
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