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OUTDOORS WITH KIDS
by Outspoken on Sun May 11, 2008 7:57 pm
OUTDOORS WITH KIDS
Kennebec River Rail Trail is one smooth ride.
By WENDY ALMEIDA
Portland Press Herald
The Almeida family is spending the spring and summer exploring bike paths around the state and will be writing short reviews about their experiences so other families can find places to avoid traffic and have fun riding together.
BIKE PATH REVIEW
KENNEBEC RIVER RAIL TRAIL
LENGTH: 6.5 miles one way
TERRAIN: Mostly paved (approx. 1/2 mile between Augusta and Hallowell is packed gravel)
TRAIL USE: Biking, walking
TOWNS: Augusta, Hallowell, Farmingdale, Gardiner
TRAIL HEAD: There are several access points to this trail. Capital City Park in Augusta and Hannaford shopping plaza in Gardiner are the main points of entry with plenty of parking.
BATHROOM: There are nearby businesses at both trail heads that have public bathrooms. There are also public bathrooms in downtown Hallowell.
DOG-FRIENDLY: Yes, on a leash
OTHER: This is part of the East Coast Greenway (http://www.greenway.org/) that connects trails from Maine to Florida.
12-YEAR-OLD: "I liked the bike path because it was smooth. There were not many people on the trail when we were there so it made it really easy for us to ride. I also liked passing by all the pretty shops in Hallowell."
10-YEAR-OLD: "The pavement was easy to ride on and I liked the railroad track crossings. I liked the wooden bridge with the brook under it. I also liked stopping for onion rings at the Hi-Hat Diner - I just wish I got more onion rings!"
MOM: "The kids would never have lasted all the way to Gardiner from Augusta (11+ miles round trip) if the path had not been such a smooth ride on pavement. It was easy for all of us. And walking our bikes through downtown Hallowell to window shop was a nice break from the bike seats. We all agreed we'd be back to ride on this bike path again soon."
http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=186467&ac=Outdoors
Kennebec River Rail Trail is one smooth ride.
By WENDY ALMEIDA
Portland Press Herald
The Almeida family is spending the spring and summer exploring bike paths around the state and will be writing short reviews about their experiences so other families can find places to avoid traffic and have fun riding together.
BIKE PATH REVIEW
KENNEBEC RIVER RAIL TRAIL
LENGTH: 6.5 miles one way
TERRAIN: Mostly paved (approx. 1/2 mile between Augusta and Hallowell is packed gravel)
TRAIL USE: Biking, walking
TOWNS: Augusta, Hallowell, Farmingdale, Gardiner
TRAIL HEAD: There are several access points to this trail. Capital City Park in Augusta and Hannaford shopping plaza in Gardiner are the main points of entry with plenty of parking.
BATHROOM: There are nearby businesses at both trail heads that have public bathrooms. There are also public bathrooms in downtown Hallowell.
DOG-FRIENDLY: Yes, on a leash
OTHER: This is part of the East Coast Greenway (http://www.greenway.org/) that connects trails from Maine to Florida.
12-YEAR-OLD: "I liked the bike path because it was smooth. There were not many people on the trail when we were there so it made it really easy for us to ride. I also liked passing by all the pretty shops in Hallowell."
10-YEAR-OLD: "The pavement was easy to ride on and I liked the railroad track crossings. I liked the wooden bridge with the brook under it. I also liked stopping for onion rings at the Hi-Hat Diner - I just wish I got more onion rings!"
MOM: "The kids would never have lasted all the way to Gardiner from Augusta (11+ miles round trip) if the path had not been such a smooth ride on pavement. It was easy for all of us. And walking our bikes through downtown Hallowell to window shop was a nice break from the bike seats. We all agreed we'd be back to ride on this bike path again soon."
http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=186467&ac=Outdoors
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