Sanford Trails

Sanford Trails Sanford citizens have developed and maintained an extensive and scenic trail system, connecting neigh

This page is to help inform the Sanford community as well as neighboring communities and visitors about the extensive trail system that exists in Sanford and Springvale, Maine to insure it's use and long term sustainability. There are trails for all abilities: rugged footpaths, paved bike paths ,historic walks, multi-purpose trails, and a boardwalk! Whether you're on your own, out with the family,

looking to geo-cache, walk your dog, or have an outdoor adventure - Sanford Trails has what your're looking for!

Thanks to all the volunteers who keep Sanford Trails healthy. Several people gave up their Saturday morning to clear bru...
08/29/2026

Thanks to all the volunteers who keep Sanford Trails healthy. Several people gave up their Saturday morning to clear brush and debris at our trailheads.​

We appreciate their time and effort. Happy trails!

Our trails belong to all of us, and we want to make sure they're meeting your needs and we want to hear from you. Take a...
08/29/2026

Our trails belong to all of us, and we want to make sure they're meeting your needs and we want to hear from you. Take a few minutes to share your ideas and experiences so we can keep improving our beautiful trails together!

Love our local trails or see areas where we can improve? We want your input to help keep our trail system safe, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone.

Here is the link for the survey:

Tell us how we can improve your trail experience in Sanford and Springvale! The Sanford Trails Committee is looking for community feedback to make our local trails safer, more accessible, and more enjoyable for everyone. Who this is for: Current trail users and anyone who hasn't tried the trails yet...

Found on the trail today. Nooooo!!
08/23/2026

Found on the trail today. Nooooo!!

A favorite spot, the beaver dam just off the rail trail. Heading toward Lebanon from Hanson's Ridge, there is a small pa...
08/19/2026

A favorite spot, the beaver dam just off the rail trail. Heading toward Lebanon from Hanson's Ridge, there is a small park leading to McKeon Preserve. The dam is on the right.

Super trail supporter Lee Burnett busy clearing brush for a fall project. Three Rivers Land Trust is establishing a smal...
08/18/2026

Super trail supporter Lee Burnett busy clearing brush for a fall project. Three Rivers Land Trust is establishing a small pocket forest of Hickory trees. Volunteers will be needed in November to help plant the saplings.

Who feels there is a Hickory Farms joke needed? Perhaps there will be a charcuterie board.

Dusk on the trails.
08/16/2026

Dusk on the trails.

Can anyone identify these flowers? Boggy area along the rail trail.
08/02/2026

Can anyone identify these flowers? Boggy area along the rail trail.

Nice breeze today.
07/30/2026

Nice breeze today.

07/24/2026
Do not be alarmed if you see something like this. Efforts are underway to pollinate an American Chestnut tree near the t...
07/24/2026

Do not be alarmed if you see something like this. Efforts are underway to pollinate an American Chestnut tree near the trail.

We will be following up with more details.

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