Horton Woods

Category: Hiking area

Address: 464 Buxton Rd, Saco, ME 04072, USA

Reviews

Denise G

May 17, 2022

Great, local trail network. Very well maintained and a great spot to enjoy some quality time in the woods without going to far away from home.

D Bell

Feb 21, 2022

Great place to take a hike in the woods. Not as well known as Fuller Farm in Scarborough which is near by but just as beautiful. I love the trails sections through the mature evergreen forest and sections near the stream. One great feature of this trails system is it possibly to hike to the Saco River from the main trailhead which will give you a good around trip hike of approximately 4 miles. The distance will depend on which connector trails you take. To do this you will need to take the Stone Bridge trail. At the stone bridge you need to cross the road and enter the field through an opening in the fence near the stream. From there you take the Mary Merrill trail to the Saco river which runs along the fields and Stackpole stream. The shortest route is Woodcock, Big Pine, Stone Bridge, and Mary Merrill trails and back the same route[3.82 mi RT]. For over 4 miles hike take Blue Harion. Woodcock, Beaver Path, Big Pine, Stone Bridge, and Mary Merrill, and back. The Stone Bridge trail is closed between March 15 and May 1st. Dogs (pets) must be leashed on the Stone Bridge and Mary Merrill trails. These trails appear to enter working farms and I'm sure the owners are trying to avoid any issue, like the harassment of farm animals or a pet running in front of a farm equipment. If you want even a longer hike, completing all the trails will get you near 6 miles.

Liberty Bell Moving & Storage LLC

Jan 31, 2022

Awesome hiking πŸ₯Ύ area 1/2 way between Standish, Maine and Saco, Maine. You can hike this moderately travel trail system in 1.5 to 2.5 hrs depending on how fast πŸƒπŸ’¨ you walk and what trails you take πŸ˜ƒπŸ‘. The terrain starts out flat, then slightly downhill and brings you to a beautiful wetland area with fine views πŸ‘€πŸŒ²πŸŒžπŸ‘€. There’s a well build bridge that crosses a steam which leads you out to a couple loop trails with huge pines trees and thickets of Balsam fir trees. Place was REALLY spectacular the day we hiked with all the trees πŸ’― covered in fresh β„οΈπŸ€©πŸ€©πŸ€©. You’ll want to check this place out if your in the Buxton Maine area looking for a great hiking area. But if you need moving labor help, call Liberty Bell Moving & Storage πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ˜¬πŸ‘Œ.

ben jacques

Aug 8, 2020

Nice trail, very peaceful. NOT for bikes or strollers. The amount of tree roots make these things nearly impossible. Many of the bridges/plank pathways were in a state of disrepair, but there was a sign stating they will be doing construction in August 2020 and the trail will be shut down. However, great place to bring my dog and beautiful scenery. Great place to get some privacy.

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Questions & Answers

Is this trail open now ?

Evelyn Lord | Aug 18, 2021
D.E. Plummer Plummer | Aug 18, 2021

Yes it's open all summer

Is it a dog friendly trail?

Sarah Giles | Jul 19, 2022
Bryan Hadler | Jul 19, 2022

Yes, if the dogs are on leash

Can horses be ridden on Horton Woods trails

Deb Morrison | Jul 19, 2022
Bryan Hadler | Jul 19, 2022

I would think that most of the trails would be too narrow (though I haven't been on a horse in decades)

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