Topsham Pond Trails (near the transfer station)

There are miles of tracks behind the town transfer station, including more than four miles of single track, used by mountain bikers, skiers, runners, horseback riders, and four-wheelers. In 2018, a group began building trails for mountain biking (the squiggly lines on the map), and they’ve done a great job.

The easy and smooth mountain bike trails are beautifully made and maintained, so are great for beginners. They let you glide through sun-dappled and quiet woods. Additionally, I appreciate that the four segments of the trail form one large loop, making it easy to know where you are at all times. There is also a little bike course for those looking for even more of a challenge.

Meanwhile, the multi-use trails wind all around, linking backyards to the network. It’s amazing that an area that arose from garbage-filled landfills can be so idyllic! The two ponds — Big Eddy and Little Eddy— are warm and shallow. Humans can’t swim in them — but it’s okay to let a dog wade in.

In 2025, the Brunswick Topsham Land Trust acquired 114 acres nearby, the Muddy River Wills Preserve, which has about 2 miles of multi-use trails accessible via the Topsham pond trails. These are popular with ATVs, but they’re not bad for walking — relatively dry, through lovely forest. The trails don’t include a spur to the wetland, but you can make your way to its edge easily enough.

Directions: The trail system is off of Townsend Way, the road to the town’s transfer station. There is a large trailhead and parking area on the left, right before the gate to the transfer station.