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Print Friendly MapThis 4.4-mile trail runs alongside the Meduxnekeag River and ends in a loop that meanders through fields and forests before rejoining the riverside portion of the route.
About the Route
The Meduxnekeag River Trail runs northeast from Riverfront Park and is an out-and-back trail with a loop. The park has picnic tables, accessible restrooms, and a paved parking lot. Enjoy scenic river views and easy access to shops, cafes, and more via the Gateway Crossing Bridge—a pedestrian bridge that crosses over the Meduxnekeag River to connect the park with downtown Houlton and its historic Market Square.
The trail is about 8ft wide with a surface of gravel, crushed stone, and hardpacked dirt. The trail is flat and wide with a fairly even surface. The trail surface may feel a bit bumpy for those using a wheelchair or a stroller. There are a few benches near the start of the trail. Dogs are allowed.
From the park, the trail parallels the river with foliage on either side. There is a second trailhead with parking and trail access on Lincoln Street less than a mile (about 0.8 miles) from the park. The end of the trail is a loop with part of it continuing to follow the river and part of it curving through forests and fields.
The trail is owned by the Town of Houlton.
The Meduxnekeag River Trail runs northeast from Riverfront Park, where parking is available. The trailhead on Lincoln Street also has a small parking lot.
Visit the TrailLink map for detailed directions.
If you take the trail from the picnic benches, the trail starts at 8’, then goes to 4’. You can’t bike past 2 people walking unless one moves over. It gets narrower. Parts have deep crushed stone not easy to push through for wheelchairs, walkers, and carriages.
Trail is not flat when it leaves the river and goes up a steep hill. Bikes are not recommended beyond the trail junction. Did not take the left turn at the junction and continued on the main trail. There is a wooden sign saying “hiking trail” further down, but we believed the trail map. We tried to take the trail across the ATV bridge which was a mistake. There is a sign that says “hiking trail” and we should have turned around then! Had 1-1/2 wide gravel areas over a steep rock facade down to the water by the rte 1 and 95 bridges. After a hill, it comes to a foot-wide bridge over the water to a set of stairs. We turned around.
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