1/7/10 Narrow Guage Pathway

This is another rails to trails that runs 6.6 miles from the town of Carrabassett to Sugarloaf Ski Resort. We went to the parking area near the town office but could not find the trail head. A man in the town office told us it was actually a mile up an unplowed road and easier access was at Campbell Field. We drove to that trail head and walked back toward the town, ending at the trail head at that end. The first half hour we walked with two men and their young dog and Kelley got to play with that dog until they turned back. This made her very happy. The trail is groomed by the town and so though a little mushy in spots ( they got a lot more snow than we did)was pretty good walking ( if you stepped off the trail you would go in over your knees). Most of the way the trail follows the Carrabassett River but Rte. 16 is the other side of the river so there is some traffic noise that you learn to ignore. We met several skiers ( they have a nice track to one side of the trail) and several dogs. A pretty day though cold and a nice hike for both of us. 3 1/2 hours