Cross-country skiing Hiking (trails) Hunting Snowshoeing Watchable wildlife

Description

Prepare for Your Visit Check the Bureau's Safety Page.

The 200-acre Talking Brook Public Land includes glacial erratics and ledges, scenic waterfalls, and more than four miles of trails. The parcel serves as a dry land bridge between the marshes of the Intervale and the beaver ponds of two Royal River tributaries, Meadow Brook and upper Talking Brook. Mixed mature forests including hemlock, pine, and beech provide homes for white-tailed deer, coyotes, foxes, and pileated woodpeckers.

The 4.3-mile trail system starts on Woodman Road, beyond the trailhead parking. There are several trails branching off of Woodman Road accessing Talking Brook and Meadow Brook. Some trails follow the streams, while other trails wander over hills through forested landscapes. The trail systems on either side of Woodman Road can be linked to allow hikers and runners options to accumulate mileage. All trails are blazed with color-coded plastic blazes, with each trail section having a different color.

The section of Woodman Road hikers start on is used to access a private residence. Given the density of private residences around this public land, please respect private property by staying on trail. If the parking lot is full, please explore another location. See the Royal River Conservation Trust preserve and trail listings for options.

Visit any time of year, but please let the property and trails rest during Mud Season. The trails are not groomed during the winter, but cross-country skiers and snowshoers are welcome.

Land for Maine's Future This property was acquired in part with funds from the Land for Maine's Future program. For more information about the LMF program and the places it has helped to protect, please visit the LMF webpage.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund contributed to this Public Land. Learn more about LWCF.

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Activities

• Cross-country skiing
• Hiking (trails)
• Hunting
• Snowshoeing
• Watchable wildlife

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Rules

• Day Use Only; no camping, no fires.
• Park only in designated trailhead parking.
• Dogs must be on a hand-held leash and their waste picked up.

Consider lending a hand. Contact us if you would like to help with stewardship or maintenance work.

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Trails

Online Trail Map by Maine Trail Finder.

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Services and Facilities

• See Visitor Accessibility

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Special Considerations

The section of Woodman Road hikers start on is used to access a private residence. Given the density of private residences around this public land, please respect private property by staying on trail.

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