QUICK TRAIL FACTS
- Preserve Size: 337 acres
- Trail Mileage: 0.8 miles to summit
- Pets: yes
- Difficulty: easy to moderate
- Sights: views
Recommended walking paths in green; bike trails in blue.
The views from the top of this little hill (600 feet) and its adjacent meadow are wonderful for this region! On clear days, you can see the White Mountains 63 miles away, as well as over lakes both north and south. The 337 acres here are protected by the Kennebec Land Trust.
This site has become a biking mecca, with winding trails and a few fun trick areas. One main path has been designated as a walking trail; it follows a wide, easy track 0.8 miles from the parking area to the open area at the summit. This path curves around the south side of the hill before ending at the top. Additionally, I’ve marked a few trails around the meadow as good walking routes. Hikers can also use the well-built mountain bike trails as long as you make way for bicyclists!
Note: The parking lot is plowed in the winter.
Directions: Turn south on the Tom Surrey Road from Route 17 (labeled Tom Surret on Google maps, or even Pine Needle Alley), opposite the Fayette Central School. Turn right at the at the end of the maintained road and follow a short, curved drive to a large parking area.
