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Distance:
1.7 Miles / 2.7 km
Type:
Loop
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
~51 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Town:
Benton, Maine
Directions:
44.586667, -69.588956
Added:
October 05, 2021
Updated:
October 05, 2021

This section of the Rotary Centennial Trail in Benton, Maine is an easy 1.7-mile out-and-back hike that features a peaceful walk through the woods alongside the Kennebec River and ends along the river banks before heading back to parking.

Private Property
This trail runs adjacent to private property. Please stay on the trail and respect land owner's privacy and rights.

Hike Description
This trail technically starts along Crummet Street right next to a private property - signage can be found for the trail along with a staircase that follows the trail uphill adjacent to the private property. This track starts at the parking lot, located at the corner of Crummet St and Bridge St in Benton, Maine and follow Crummet Street south to the trailhead.

The trail then heads south, passing more private property fence-lines, before reaching a larger sign for the Rotary Centennial Trail. Here, the trail becomes more secluded and quiet as it follows an old railroad bed that runs parallel to the Kennebec River.

This track ends about 0.9-miles from the start of the recording, located not very far down the trail, but makes for a short 1.7-mile out-and-back hike.

Parking
Parking can be found at the coordinates provided and the lot is large enough to fit over a dozen vehicles.

History
This trail is located on the old railroad bed of the Penobscot & Kennebec Railroad. This segment of the line, from Waterville to Benton, was in operation from 1853 until 1918 when the present trestle up river in Fairfield, Maine was completed.

Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and their waste should be carried out by the hiker.

Explore 1 trail near Benton, ME
  1. Parking

    44.586667, -69.588956
  2. Main Trailhead

    44.58662, -69.588733
  3. Trailhead along Crummet Street

    44.585547, -69.589011
    Trailhead along Crummet Street
  4. Old railroad structure, possible signal

    44.579931, -69.598206
    Old railroad structure, possible signal
  5. Kennebec River view

    44.579944, -69.599061
    Kennebec River view
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Hazards

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Seasons

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67 '

Total Change
85 '

Ascent
85 '

Descent

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1.7 miles / 2.7 km
Trail added
October 05, 2021
Hiked on
July 13, 2021
Updated on
October 05, 2021
1.7 miles / 2.7 km
July 13, 2021
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