Walk Detail for Foster Hill Trail


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Contact Information:
Name of route:
Foster Hill Trail
Name of Managing Group:
Lake George Regional Park
Contact Person First Name:
Nancy
Contact Person Last Name:
Warren
Phone:
( 207 ) 474 - 1292
Website: http://
E-mail address:
nwarren@skow.net
Available maps of the Route:
Yes, maps are available at the town office and in the Lake George Regional Park Brochure.
   
Public Access:  
Private Property:
No
ADA Accessible: No
Dogs allowed on a leash?: No
   
Information for Planning a Walk:
Total Route Distance:
Single Trail
Approximately 2/3 Mile
Distance markers:
No
Trail configuration:
Combination Linear and Loop
Route surface:
 
 Yes
  No 
   Partially  
Track:
Sidewalk / Paved:
Wood Chip:
Solid rock:
Gravel or well-drained soil:
Mud or clay soil:
Sand:
Protruding rocks and roots:
Hours of availability:
From: Dawn To: Dusk
Lighting:
No
Plowed in winter:
No
Allowed uses:
Walking and hiking.
Additional Amenities:
The trail is named because it ascends and descends Foster Hill. The trail continues through the mixed hardwood forest. At the main trailhead there are bathroom, swimming and picnic facilites.
 
Getting to the Route:
Region: Kennebec & Moose River Valley
Town (closest):
Skowhegan
Location in Town:
Located on the West side of Lake George Regional Park, about 5 miles east on Rt 2 out of Skowhegan.
Location of Main Trailhead:
The main trailhead is the trailhead located to the farthest left at the end of the park road.
Parking Available: Yes
Directions to Parking:
Parking is located on the right when traveling into the park on the entrance road.
Bicycle Parking:
Yes
Driving Directions to Main Trailhead:
N/A
Bicycling Directions to Main Trailhead:
N/A
   
How to Follow the Route:
Walking directions for following the route:
The trail begins when you take a hard left at the end of Podooc Trail. Follow the white blazes. double blazes represent intersections with other trails.
   
   

 

 



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