Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary

Category: Nature preserve

Address: Lewiston, ME 04240, USA

Phone: +18883630007

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–8PM

Monday: 6AM–8PM

Tuesday: 6AM–8PM

Wednesday: 6AM–8PM

Thursday: 6AM–8PM

Friday: 6AM–8PM

Saturday: 6AM–8PM

Reviews

Marc Dionne

Jun 2, 2022

Great walk. It was also a trip down memory lane, since I no longer live in Lewiston. As with any venture in the outdoors these days, though, I do reccomend a thorough post-walk tick-check.

karen dube

May 25, 2022

Great place to walk or jog. Lots of trails. Different distances. Ponds , fireplaces, wildlife

Nathanael Verrill

Apr 11, 2022

Excellent spot. Easy but varied and well marked and maintained trails. There is variation in the length of the trails so you can do an easy, short walk if preferred. There are also enough trails to support a second visit, which I plan on doing. From one spot you can see the eastern edge of the white mountains. There is a nice stream running through the place. The stone benches and fire places are visually interesting. It's always nice to be in nature and this place doesn't disappoint. The fact that it is just minutes away from downtown Lewiston is quite nice. Note: No dogs are allowed per the sanctuary rules. The park closes at 8pm and does have a gate.

Mandy S

Aug 26, 2021

My son walks here everyday. He got me to start walking too. This place is fantastic. If you don't have a kid to bring, borrow one.. they'll make the walk so much better :)

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Questions & Answers

I was wondering if you might consider letting people bring their dogs back into Throncrag under the condition that they clean up after their pets and pay you a monthly fee for using the trails?

nate ouellette | Aug 20, 2018
Dale Harrington | Aug 20, 2018

Great idea! But this is not monitored by the people that manage Thorncrag. I think we should pursue this!!!

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Dogs verse birds. Defeats the idea of a bird sanctuary.

Andrew Mass | Aug 20, 2018
Michael Fox | Aug 20, 2018

Don’t see many birds. Don’t think my dog would harm one anyway, especially being on a leash.

What is the brown tail situation right now? Is it safe to walk stil or are they present? Got it bad in the spring and don’t want to repeat this - saw webs near Lisbon….

Rebekah Rodgers | Sep 23, 2021
Hosannah “Miss Pearl” Pearl | Sep 23, 2021

No Browntails at the Sanctuary as of today or last week, Have seen some in the Livermore Falls/ Auburn Area, but Throncrag is clear!

Is Thorncraig dog friendly ?

Rene Champagne | Aug 19, 2021
Amy Arata | Aug 19, 2021

No, try Mt. Apatite in Auburn.

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How long are each of the trails?

Dorothy Martin | Aug 19, 2020
Cee V. | Aug 19, 2020

It's a decent hike, could be short (1hr), or long (3+hrs), depending on where you hike. It is basically a loop, but there are moderate inclines, and off-shoots that meet up at different parts. It is a very interesting spot, very peaceful, and is a deep-woods feel, right inside the city of Lewiston; you could think you're miles from civilization. This link is a trail map: https://stantonbirdclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/thorncrag-sanctuary-trail-map.pdf

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