Auburn Trails

Pettengill Woods Trail

Behind Ingersoll Arena in Pettengill Park. This is listed as a 1K walking and biking trail marked with light blue blazes. You can park in front of the ice arena; the trailhead is to the right and behind the building. Do not be deterred by the condition of the first bridge, which is slanted due to erosion, but is stable. This immediate area also could use some cleaning, but the rest of the trail is clean, albeit a moderate trail with several steep uphill climbs without handholds. Wonderful wooden bridges take you through varied forestland with hardwoods, conifers, wetlands and streams. The trail forms a loop; when you get to the crossroad, the right turn is the road more traveled. As it turns out, a left turn here just takes you on the loop in the opposite direction. The trail curves to the left, then takes a steep downhill, the first of many up and downs. Ferns are everywhere lush and green. You may spot a red trillium blooming. The blazes are easy to follow. There are a few lesser trails that cross the path. When you reach an unmarked trail that goes straight, and the blaze is to the left, turn left. We did follow the straight trail also, but it leads to private property. Some of the downhills may be slippery. It's a very pleasant walk. This trail measures approximately 1 mile.

Elf Woods Trail

This is also known as the Snake Trail, due to the curving trail. This partly paved trail connects the Edward Little High School to the downtown area at the intersection of Minot Avenue and Elm Street. Lake Auburn Loop- This roadside trail follows a loop beginning at the Home Depot, turning right onto Mount Auburn Avenue. It then goes to Summer Street, West Auburn Road, Spring Road, and Lake Shore Drive to Route 4, then to Turner Street and back to Mount Auburn Avenue. Distance is approximately 13 miles.

Middle School Trails

There is a network of trails behind the Auburn Middle School. The trails extend onto several properties along Taylor Brook. These trails are expected to be extended to become the Four Seasons Trail, inspired by the cross-country running and ski teams at Edward Little High School, who use these trails for their conditioning. The current trail end is on Sunset Avenue off Lake Street.

Four Seasons Trail

This trail was the idea of students and coaches for the Edward Little High School cross-county running and ski teams. It is hoped that it will connect to the Taylor Pond and Lake Auburn watersheds at some time. See Middle School Trails. Distance is 15 miles on paper.

Lost Valley Trails

Follow cross-country ski and snowshoe trails to the area behind the apple orchards on Apple Ridge Road. Fees are charged.

Pettengill Park

The trail begins directly behind the parking area at Ingersoll arena. This trail follows along the Barron Brook, and then crosses behind the ball field and up the stairs to the Union Street Gully. Sherwood Heights & Harkins Preserve Trails- The main trailhead is located behind the school to the left rear, beside the ball field. A sign at that entrance shows a map of trails. The second, recent entrance is located at end of 19th Street. Three blazed trails take you through forest, field and over wetlands. There are three bridges and a boardwalk. Watch for the apple trees soon to be in bloom. The blue trail is currently unmeasured. The red and white trails total 1.3 miles.

Spring Road Nature Trails

This is a discontinued road that does not allow any motorized vehicles. The trail follows the northwest side of Lake Auburn. There is limited parking at the trail head, but more parking is available across the street at the Auburn Land Lab. Located off North Auburn Road. About 2.5 miles one way or 5 miles total.

Auburn Land Lab Trails and Holly Cooney Wellness Circuit

Walking, running and snowshoeing are allowed. There is a kiosk at the trail- head with a map showing the trails. These trails extend out to the basin for a walk through woods and along the lakeside. For more information, call the Auburn Land Lab at (207) 783-4593. Getting there: The Auburn Land Lab is on Holbrook Road, which is the first right turn on North Auburn Road after the intersection with Lake Shore Drive. Total distance is about 1 mile.

Barker Mill Loop

This is a rough trail that isn't easy to find, but its future potential is wonderful. This trail is listed on the Healthy Maine Walks' Web site. The trail runs right along the Little Androscoggin between the lower and the upper dams. Getting there: From South Main Street in Auburn, turn on Mill Street toward Barker Mill Arms. Park in the lot at the senior housing area, then walk to the sidewalk, up Mill Street to the service road for the dam. Take an immediate left; you will be walking parallel to Mill Street but downhill from the road. The gravel road will take you past the lower dam; continue along the trail, which becomes grassy. The trail will follow the Little Androscoggin for about a mile; you can turn and come back along the trail or loop back on Mill Street, as there is a path that will lead you up to an old parking area. You can see the upper dam from the trail, but we were not able to find the trail until we found the old parking area along Mill Street. Total distance is 2 miles.

Central Maine Community College

The trail is grassy, then tree-lined along Lake Auburn, with nice breezes in the summertime. It has one wooden bridge. Note the split rock. Loop back to the parking lot. Getting there: follow the college drive to the right, parking is to the rear. Total distance is half a mile.

Mount Apatite Park

Blue blazes mark the multipurpose trail that loops the park. Hiking, biking, snowshoeing and skiing are allowed on the trails, but no motorized vehicles. Getting there: From Minot Avenue in Auburn, heading west, turn right on Hatch Road, continue approx. 2 miles turn right on Small Rd. and proceed to end. The trail begins by following blue blazes to right or left depending on which way you do loop. For more information, including a printed map, contact the Auburn Recreation and Parks Department at 784-0191. Distance is approximately 5K or 3 miles.

Riverwalk Trail

This paved trail connects Festival Plaza with Bonney Park in Auburn. From Bonney Park a railroad pedestrian bridge will take you to Railroad Park in Lewiston.

West Pitch Park