Greely Woods

Activities: Walking, Hiking, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing, Mountain Biking, Observing Nature.

Trail Length & Difficulty: Greely Woods contains 1.4 miles of EASY trails with short sections of the trails crossing private property.  Additional marked trails connect to Blanchard, Newell Ridge, and Glenview Roads across private property.

Location & Parking: Entrances are on Greely Road Ext., Crystal Lane, and Lockwood Lane.  There are 3 parking spaces available at 404 Greely Road Ext. along the roadway.  Limited parking is also available along the side of the road on Lockwood Lane.

Property Description: Greely Woods is a nature preserve that serves to protect wildlife habitat while offering the public a network of trails for outdoor recreation. The property is mostly wooded with a meandering stream. The blue and green trails create a relatively flat lollipop loop of 1.3 miles that leads from Greely Road Ext. to a small frog pond on private property.  The red trail from Lockwood Lane provides a 1.4 mile walk with a lollipop loop around the blue and green trails.  The Greely Woods property benefits from several trails across private properties providing connections to many neighborhoods.

History: Greely Woods used to serve as wood lots for private landowners, although there has been no logging on the property for several decades. Acquired in the 1990s, the Town held onto the three parcels that now make up Greely Woods because of their proximity to the town center and recreation potential.  In 2019, the Town worked with Cumberland and Chebeague Land Trust to protect the parcel with a conservation easement.

Other Information: Dogs are allowed under owner voice, electronic, or whistle control.  Hunting is allowed but limited due to the proximity of homes surrounding the property.  Snowmobiles are permitted on approved snowmobile trails.