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Maine's Puzzle Mountain

By Trey Gordon 18 April, 2023 1 mins read

Woodsum Spur

Oxford County is where the Puzzle Mountain Trails, and Woodsum Spur Trails, are located. The trail begins in the Stewart Preserve, named for Bob Stewart, who donated his property to the Mahoosuc Land Trust. Ken Woodsum is the trail's original name. He was a forester, conservationist and pioneer of the current trail.

Puzzle Mountain Trail is a loop hiking trail that's a bit like a lollipops. It combines the Grafton Loop Trail (with the Woodsum Trail) to offer spectacular views across western Maine. The trail is accessible from the Stewart Family Preserve's parking lot, which is located just off of Route 26.

Grafton Loop Trail

The Grafton Loop Trail is a great choice for hikers who love panoramic views. Hikers will start at either the Grafton or Old Speck Mountain trailheads. They will arrive at the Bald Mountains parking lot after the loop. This hiking trail is not a technical one, but requires some skill in order to complete.

The Grafton Loop Trail has many scenic overlooks. This loop of 39 miles connects Grafton Notch State Park and the Appalachian Trail. It also crosses private property. Depicted campsites are required as the trail crosses private property. Campfires are not allowed.

Mahoosuc Land Trust

The Mahoosuc Land Trust also owns a piece of land. It also bought the McCoy Chapman Forest, a 500-acre tract west Bethel, Maine that stretches from the Androscoggin River to Mahoosuc Range. The land was donated to the trust by the descendants of former landowners and is now open for year-round recreation. This project is in collaboration to the Friends of the Androscoggin.

The Community Visioning Conference, held in Bethel, resulted the creation and formation of the Mahoosuc Land Trust. The organization was formed following the Community Visioning Conference, and was founded by Tim Carter and Kirk Siegel.

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