Walden-Parke Preserve — Attraction in Bangor

I never knew this preserve existed until yesterday. I usually hike the mountains, but with less daylight this time of year I needed something closer by to curb my outdoor itch. This was way less crowded than the Bangor City Forest which made it so much more desirable. Although I parked at the BCF, I ended up in Walden on accident, but it was one of the best accidents I've had. In total I managed to squeak out just about 10 miles of walking and barely moderate...

Mid-March 2024, the trail is quiet, somewhat wet, but very reasonable to walk in boots. Plentiful spearmint in several spots. Blue jays, crows, chickadees present. The parking spot is paved. If it stays wet until late spring, there are quite a few potential vernal pools. Not as varied as the Bangor Forest, but also not...

Nice place to go if you are in the area or looking for another place to walk, jog, or bike. Could use a public restroom of some sort (even if pay to use), and marker on the trails could be more noticeable. Plus, I don't care to see gas line notices on the trail. Further, during hunting season, make sure you...