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Natural Resources Council of Maine

Protecting the Nature of Maine

Gott Pasture Preserve

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    Gott shoreline by Jane Davis

    Photo by Jane Davis

    Chosen By: Leslie Burhoe, Executive Assistant

    Location: Wayne, Kennebec County

    Description: The hiking trail rambles down through the woods to Wilson Pond, where there are several nice picnic spots and you can take a dip, if you want. Then the trail loops back up to the parking area. This is a great family hike.

    Activities: Hiking, wildlife viewing, birding, photography

    Favorite Season(s) to Visit: Summer and fall

    Why It’s Special: This little gem is not too far away and is perfect for a morning or afternoon ramble with or without children. Some parts of the woods are dark and damp, and you feel like you’re out in the middle of nowhere. Wilson Pond is a quiet body of water, and there are places to sit and ponder.

    Tips: Bring along a nice picnic and enjoy.

    More info and directions: http://www.tklt.org/gottpasture/

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    About Leslie Burhoe, Executive Assistant

    Leslie has lived in Maine since 1977 and spent summers here since 1968. She is an avid gardener and worked as one for eighteen years, mostly at private coastal homes. She went back to school and graduated from UMA in 2007. She also helps organize a Farmer’s Market of local vendors in Wayne and volunteered for MOFGA annually at the Common Ground Country Fair. She lives in Wayne with her partner, Chris, who owns a wooden boat restoration business, and spends the rest of her time with her two grown children and her grandchildren. That is, when she’s not hiking, cross-country skiing, kayaking, camping, sailing, or otherwise engaged in the outdoors.