Northeast Penjajawoc Preserve — Attraction in Bangor

I like these Woods even though they tend to be spooky and dark, and there are foot bridges, roots and big rocks all over. One time I got lost in the Bangor Forest on my bike and ended up in this preserve, which is definitely not bike friendly because you have to carry your bike over the bridges rocks and roots , but it is right next door to the Bangor Forest. I was lucky to get out of The Preserve right before dark, because I would have been surprised if I saw the black bear which lived somewhere around in there and wanders around in the Bangor Forest as well. But I think the bear is used to people, because one lady I talked to saw the bear three times-- first as a cub then a little older and then a third time and on its legs it's maybe 6...

Just on the outskirts of Bangor behind all the shopping outlets this gem is to be found. The trail is very natural, meaning you walk in part over the natural obstacles like roots, leaves or stones. Other parts of the trail are.more tame or have additional attractions, like bog crossing bridges. Some of the trail is more of a steep hill, most is plain and even for the not so much agile doable. What makes this a true pearl is how close to nature you feel. From ponds to trees and rocks, everything feels very untouched and primeval. A tiny piece of paradise a stone throw away from...

Really beautiful! We were visiting from California and hiked the trail with our 2.5 year old daughter. She loved hopping off the rocks on the trail and walking on the foot bridges. We went in mid October so most if the leaves were down but there were still some really beautiful colors. It's a very easy 2mi hike but great to...