Here Are The 6 Best Ways To Explore The Sebago Lake Area In Maine This Winter
We all love Maine in the summer. The beaches, the lakes, the warm weather. In fact, we’d love some of that warm weather right about now! But, the fact that we’re only at the start of winter doesn’t have to bring us down. There’s plenty to do all year-round in Maine. Oftentimes you can find things to do in places you relegate to the summer. Segago Lake is a good example. The area might be known for summer camps, but if you head there now there’s still some opportunity for things to do. Hiking in the area can be lovely. Check out this list for some ideas.
There are four trails on Douglas Mountain that will give you about three miles of quality hiking opportunity. At the summit you'll see an observation tower built in 1925 with a nearby boulder featuring the Latin "NON SIBI SED OMNIBUS," which means "not for one but for all." That feels VERY Maine to us!
This wonderful outdoor recreation area offers eight miles of trails that will take you through the former 1790 Libby Farmstead. The beautiful trails are maintained and are free to the public for hiking, running, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and dog walking. Learn more by clicking here.
This preserve located in South Bridgton is a wonderful place to spend a day. The entire preserve is comprised of 486-acres of forest and there are about seven miles of hiking that can happen across seven different trails. Learn more by clicking here.
The Sebago to the Sea Trail is almost 28 miles and runs from Sebago Lake and to Casco Bay predominately along the Presumpscot River. This is an often-forgotten, but wonderful way to see the area throughout the year. To learn more, click here.
This huge area is about 365-acres and covers a portion of Pismire Mountain and the forest adjacent to Crescent Lake. There are three trails that cover approximately 2.5 miles. After a hike to the summit of Pismire, you'll be able to see from Crescent Lake to Rattlesnake Mountain, as well as bits of Sebago Lake. Learn more by clicking here.
Rattlesnake Mountain can be accessed a few different ways, but if you head off from Casco, you'll be taking the Bri-Mar Trail. As you traverse the south side you'll be treated to views of Crescent Lake, Panther Pond and Sebago. You can find the start of the trail by heading to Route 8. It's about a mile south of where Route 8 crosses Route 11 in Webbs Mills.
If you’re looking for more proof that Maine is pretty great in the winter, check out our recent article about the record breaking snowman built here!
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Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: mstarin@onlyinyourstate.com.
