Dunn's Depot Trail

Description

The Dunn’s Depot Trail in North Yarmouth goes for half a mile down the west bank of the Royal River through mature mixed hardwood flood plain forests. There is a primitive 0.4 mile loop trail on the banks of the river that connects to the main trail. Dunn's Depot Trail is a quiet, primitive alternative to (or extension of) the more popular and well-maintained trails at Old Town House Park, across the road on the other side of Route 9.

Location

512 Memorial Highway (512 State Route 9), North Yarmouth

Length

1 mile loop

Permitted activities
Hiking
Dogs on leash or under voice control
Snowshoeing
Bird Watching

More information

Maps
Adjacencies

Old Town House Park across Route 9 contains popular and well-maintained trails traversing its 62 acres. Baston Park is located nearby on the eastern bank of the Royal River.

Trails, Trailhead, + Accessibility

Parking for Dunn’s Depot trail is available at the town’s Route 9 boat launch. The trail begins on the opposite of Route 9. Please do not park on this side of Route 9 in the area of the North Yarmouth Fire Department’s dry hydrant.

Stewardship and Conservation History

Royal River Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement protecting this land which is owned by the Dunn’s Depot Homeowner’s Association.

Rules +  regulations

Permitted:  Hiking and snowshoeing.  Dogs are welcome on leash or under voice control, leaving no evidence of their visit.

 

Not Permitted:  Bikes, hunting, and snowmobiles.

 

Required:  Wear blaze orange during all hunting seasons and adherence to postings on private abutting land.

Interpretation
Notable details
Property

Dunn's Depot Trail

The Dunn’s Depot Trail in North Yarmouth goes for half a mile down the west bank of the Royal River through mature mixed hardwood flood plain forests. There is a primitive 0.4 mile loop trail on the banks of the river that connects to the main trail. Dunn's Depot Trail is a quiet, primitive alternative to (or extension of) the more popular and well-maintained trails at Old Town House Park, across the road on the other side of Route 9.