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Spotlight On OUTDOOR RECREATION
Mount Apatite Park
This 325-acre wooded park is best known by rock hounds for yielding crystals of tourmaline and quartz. An extensive network of forested trails link abandoned quarries, gleaming slag piles, steep ledges, and giant boulders. Rock hounds have known about this area for over 150 years, when the first discoveries of gem-quality tourmaline were found. Today, amateurs may still search the mine tilling for apatite, tourmaline, and quartz specimens (special rules apply). The park is open year-round from dawn until dusk. Park brochures, which include a trail map, park rules, and other park information, are available at the Auburn Parks & Recreation Department office. Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The park is located on Stevens Mills Road, Auburn.
The Outdoors
The region offers trails that weave through the city, with views of skylines and access to dining, as well as short jaunts to trail heads for paddlers, serious hikers, and explorers.
Spotlight On OUTDOOR RECREATION
Mount Apatite Park
This 325-acre wooded park is best known by rock hounds for yielding crystals of tourmaline and quartz. An extensive network of forested trails link abandoned quarries, gleaming slag piles, steep ledges, and giant boulders. Rock hounds have known about this area for over 150 years, when the first discoveries of gem-quality tourmaline were found. Today, amateurs may still search the mine tilling for apatite, tourmaline, and quartz specimens (special rules apply). The park is open year-round from dawn until dusk. Park brochures, which include a trail map, park rules, and other park information, are available at the Auburn Parks & Recreation Department office. Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The park is located on Stevens Mills Road, Auburn.The Outdoors
The region offers trails that weave through the city, with views of skylines and access to dining, as well as short jaunts to trail heads for paddlers, serious hikers, and explorers.Mount Apatite
Extensive network of trails with boulders, steep ledges, and abandoned quarries.
Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary
Escape inside the city to the largest preserve and explore old farm foundations and fireplaces, fields, and wildlife.
Lewiston Auburn Greenway Trails
Urban trail provides unobstructed views of city skylines and access to shops and restaurants
Garcelon Bog
Two trails provide access to the Garcelon Bog, including a one-way boardwalk with interpretive panels placed along the trail.
Androscoggin Greenway-Riverlands
Linking land and water trails, working forests and farms, with open spaces and connections to communities.
Range Pond State Park
Well-drained mountain bike trails on 400 acres around Range Pond.
Minot Community Trails
Connecting ball fields, schools, and civic buildings with wheelchair accessible trails and varied terrain.
Big Falls Preserve
Looped trail on a 40-acre preserve with a small wading pool and scenic waterfall.
Sherwood Conservation Area
Woods and fields covering acres, crossing streams with access to small pond.
Durham River Park
Short network of trails with access to banks and floodplains of the Androscoggin River with stunning views.
David Rancourt River Preserve
Follows the edge of the Androscoggin River just below Deep Rips Dam.
Walking
Hiking
Snowshoeing
Skiing
Biking
Pets
Mountain Biking
Waterfalls
Handicap Accessible