Near Riverside Pathway
An old barn, along the pathway.
Near Riverside Pathway
A piece of old farm equipment along the West Loop.
Near Riverside Pathway
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Riverside Pathway

4.0 (2 Ratings)
This is a 3-mile route from Bethel to the trails at Valentine Farm.
4.7
mi
Distance
28
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
FishingRiver/CreekViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.66mi
Distance
28ft
Elevation Gain
28ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
667ft
High Point
638ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This trail starts from Davis Park and heads westward, along a paved path, past the skate park. It travels along the southern shore of the river towards a parking area. Here, the trail turns northward and crosses over the river on a footbridge. The trail continues towards the Bethel Campground, then loops around southward. The trail turns right and follows the northern shore of the Androscoggin River. Watch out for Poison Ivy along the edge of the trail here. It loops around a waterpark and reaches a map kiosk for this route. It crosses over North Road and follows a gravel path to the left. Follow the road west towards the airport, then turn right at the gravel path. The path stays along the perimeter of the airport, then parallels North Road. It crosses over North Road into the Valentine Farm trail system. Follow the outer portions of East Loop, then the East - West Connector. This route ends at the parking lot after completing the West Loop.You'll need to set up a shuttle at each end for this one!
History & Background
There's some old farm equipment in the West Loop, so this may have been part of a farm.

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Contributors
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