Gorge Overlook

Skowhegan, Maine - 5.6 Acres

This property is a key component of the Run of River project. With 800 feet of river frontage, this area is a great scenic resource and provides access to the river for recreational activities.

Philbrick Trail

Skowhegan, Maine - 34 Acres

This scenic parcel features both upland and riparian wildlife habitat as well as approximately 1,200 feet of river frontage. This property provides a network of public trails designed for non-motorized use in partnership with the Town of Skowhegan. The trail system is a one mile loop through primarily upland wooded habitat.

Great Eddy Island

Skowhegan, Maine - 2.5 Acres

This small island is located in the Kennebec River south of the Gorge at the downstream end of the Great Eddy. The area is highly visible from nearby SWT properties as well as Route 2 and Coburn Park. The island is often flooded during periods of high water and is covered primarily with hardwood and herbaceous plants and shrubs.

Malbon's Woods

Skowhegan, Maine - 55 Acres

This property is covered primarily with hardwood and white pine, and has scenic and wildlife habitat values. An informal trail system throughout the property is used by the public. It is leased by the Maine Appalachian Trail Club to use for a lodging/meeting facility and training area.

Governer Coburn Drive Scenic Turnout

Skowhegan, Maine - 5 Acres

This gravel turnout along Route 2 is heavily used by the public for many purposes. With 3,800 feet of river frontage and high scenic value, this area is often used for informal parking / river access for fishing and bird watching. Vendors use this area to sell woods and agricultural products grown in Somerset County. The parcel also contains several rare plant communities.

Governer Coburn Drive Larch Plantation

Skowhegan, Maine - 9 Acres

This scenic working forest is adjacent to Route 2, opposite the scenic turnout.

Kennebec Pines

Skowhegan, Maine - 44 Acres

This majestic White Pine forest type is also located adjacent to Route 2 and is highly valued for its scenic attributes, wildlife habitat, and historical features. An active Bald Eagle nest site can be found on this property as well as archaeological resources dating back at least 3,000 years. This property likely gives us a sense of the landscape that the Benedict Arnold Expedition saw in 1775 as it passed through on the way to Quebec.

Kennebec Banks Picnic Area & Historic Site

Skowhegan, Maine - 4.5 Acres

This scenic property is used heavily by the public. Part of it was designated and promoted as an historic site by the Maine Dept. of Transportation when it was leased to the MDOT. The MDOT no longer leases the property, but participates with SWT and the Town of Skowhegan in its operation and maintenance.

Cleaver Landing (Boat Launch)

Skowhegan, Maine

Adjacent to the picnic area described above, this is the only public boat launch on the Kennebec River for several miles. It is leased and operated by the Maine Dept. of Conservation, which has made recent improvements to the facility. This launch is used by recreational boaters and fisherman and by rafters during the annual River Fest. The landing has been named “Cleaver Landing” in honor of Chuck and Dot Cleaver, both of whom fished the Kennebec and fought to improve and protect it for future generations.

Kennebec River / Eaton Ridge

Skowhegan, Maine - 75 Acres

This holding consists of four parcels containing both upland and riparian habitat open to use by hunters, fisherman and recreationalists. The Somerset Bowhunter Assocation which now leases one of the parcels, has developed a trail system and offers bowhunters a facility to practice shooting skills through regular competitions. Portions of the property have been identified by the Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife as wetland, riparian area, and undeveloped habitat.

Wesserunsett Stream Point

Skowhegan, Maine - 4 Acres

This parcel is valued for its scenic, historic and archeological resources and for its undeveloped shoreline. The property has upland, wetland, and riparian habitats.

Swimming Hole - Wesserunsett Stream

Skowhegan, Maine - 8.5 Acres

IF&W Beginning with Habitat Maps indicate this parcel contains Riparian Buffer, High Value Plant and Animal Habitats, Undeveloped Habitat Blocks, and Large Areas of Interior Forest. This property is highly valued for its wildlife habitat and for undeveloped shoreline, and has been identified as habitat for Wood Turtle which is a species with declining populations. The area is also used for traditional activities such as fishing and hunting.