Ossipee Mountain
Ossipee Mountain is a focal point of the Waterboro community. From the historic fire tower that sits at the summit, to robust recreational use for hiking, hunting, ATV and snowmobiling, Ossipee Mountain is both resource and history rich. Waterboro Land Trust is proud to own 70 acres of property on Ossipee Mountain from the corner of McLucas Rd and Old Mountain Road to just beyond the new cell tower.
The land trust recently worked with Maine Conservation Corps to develop a new hiking trail that will allow visitors to climb up 1020 feet to an open recreation area with a lookout offering spectacular views as far as the eyes can see.
Future plans include additional hiking trails, picnic and rest areas, kiosks with local wildlife, plant life and history information as well as bird blinds and skiing and sledding areas.
In The News:
Read about the Maine Conservation Corps project on Ossipee Mountain in "Hilltop Views" published by the Journal Tribune on Saturday Oct 22, 2011.
Comments:
"A great hiking trail, just right for novice hikers. The view at the top is well worth the
small hike."
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WLT partners with Maine Conservation Corps to build hiking trail on Ossipee Mountain
In October of 2011, the Waterboro Land Trust partnered with the Maine Conservation Corps to build a new hiking trail to the highest point of the WLT property and create a clearing that would open up spectacular views and offer hikers a place to sit, relax, picnic and soak in the scenery while enjoying Ossipee Mountain. The crew of 6 worked for 8 days and was able to construct a .6 mile trail of medium difficulty as well as clear roughly 1.5 acres of the peak. Pictured above are the MCC crew from left to right: Team Leader Lindsy, Mary, Jason, Andy, Asst. Team leader Andrew, Matt and WLT Project Manager, TammyJo Girard and her sidekick, Venus the dog.
Hiking Paths and Scenic Views
A waterbar helps control erosion issues
Along the .6 mile trail to the highest point owned by WLT. This trail is of medium difficulty and at a leisurely pace takes 30 minutes from the trail head on Old Mountain Road to The Lookout.