Ride the Rail to Hike the Trail Program Resumes

A unique adventure awaits anyone fascinated by trains and a fan of time spent outdoors. History buffs interested in exploring a new slice of local history will also want to get on board! A years-long partnership between the WW&F Railway and Midcoast Conservancy created the Ride the Rails to Hike the Trails program. After boarding a historic steam engine at Sheepscot Station for a 30 minute trip through the woods of Alna to Trout Brook station, a naturalist from Midcoast Conservancy will take participants on a guided tour of the scenic Trout Brook Preserve. The 1.5 hour hike will lead the group to the banks of Trout Brook for which the 126-acre preserve is named. The hike has some moderate hills and can be muddy if wet, so good hiking footwear is advised. The total distance covered is about 2 miles. Following the hike, the historic steam train will return hikers to Sheepscot Station in style.

This year’s dates are May 31, June 28, August 2 and August 30, all from 11 am to 2 pm. Tickets can be purchased on WW&F Railway’s website or by emailing the railway for more information and help registering (info@wwfry.org). A portion of the ticket price includes a donation to help further the mission of Midcoast Conservancy.