Runaround Pond
Description
Owned and managed by RRCT’s Town of Durham partners, Runaround Pond’s conserved landscape in Durham includes more than 450 acres of conserved land that fall within the Royal River watershed. There are great trails, historic observation, hunting and fishing access, and ample paddling and skating opportunities.
The trail and boating-skating network at the eastern end of Runaround Pond begins and ends at the 133-acre town recreation area with an accessible bathroom, picnic tables, hand-carry boat access, fishing ledges, and good parking plowed year-round. The walking trail is wide and flat and generally suitable for gentle walking although some sections have roots, tall grass, and ledges. A less-well maintained informal small loop trails allow exploration of the woods and the shoreline of Chandler Brook. The trails pass near historic cellar holes, the retaining walls of the old mill, the historic granite dam, and quarries. The large loop marked by blue blazes is 0.6 miles in length, looping both north and south from the parking area. Paddling and skating begins at the recreation area.
315 Runaround Pond Road, Durham
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CAUTION: The trail loop crosses Runaround Pond Road in two locations. The road crossing closest to the parking lot (boat ramp) is on a sharp curve. Neither the Town or Durham nor Maine DOT support this unsafe crossing; there are no safety signs to accessibility accommodations. Cross at your own risk.
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Runaround Pond
Owned and managed by RRCT’s Town of Durham partners, Runaround Pond’s conserved landscape in Durham includes more than 450 acres of conserved land that fall within the Royal River watershed. There are great trails, historic observation, hunting and fishing access, and ample paddling and skating opportunities.
The trail and boating-skating network at the eastern end of Runaround Pond begins and ends at the 133-acre town recreation area with an accessible bathroom, picnic tables, hand-carry boat access, fishing ledges, and good parking plowed year-round. The walking trail is wide and flat and generally suitable for gentle walking although some sections have roots, tall grass, and ledges. A less-well maintained informal small loop trails allow exploration of the woods and the shoreline of Chandler Brook. The trails pass near historic cellar holes, the retaining walls of the old mill, the historic granite dam, and quarries. The large loop marked by blue blazes is 0.6 miles in length, looping both north and south from the parking area. Paddling and skating begins at the recreation area.
