Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary

"Lovely trail to go hike at. There’s a pond with a bench near it and you can relax. I love the few hills it has so that you can get your full experience and exercise in! No dogs allowed though."

"This place is fabulous! The trails are clearly marked and the trail map is easy to follow. You don't need super rugged hiking boots in the warmer weather but it is a best to wear a decent pair of shoes. In the fall/winter you will need boots/snowshoes. This is not a place for strollers or wheelchairs. The spring does cross some of the trails but it is easy to get across it. There are all sorts of benches to relax on throughout the sanctuary. The tallest point in Lewiston is here and you can also view Mt. Washington when it's not cloudy."

"Tons of walking trails and bird watching opportunities here!! The trails all connect in one big loop with plenty to see. Red trail and Orange trails pass by old foundations and streams. Green trail ends at Whale Rock, a giant boulder looking out over a clearing by the power lines. The trail continues down past two old stone fireplaces before looping back to the parking lot."

"Great park to hike in. Right in town, but feels like your way out in the woods. All year round you can go, beware of ticks in the spring - fall...stay on the trail! I've seen lots of wildlife here...deer, turkeys, porcupines! No dogs allowed unfortunately. Easy trails for kids, and a frog pond. Longer harder trails with hills for exercise. Cool old fireplaces."

"A lovely place for hiking that's moderately inclined and has wide pathways that easily accommodate for multiple hikers, it's easy to pass hikers coming from the opposite direction without having to stand off to the side. There are numerous interconnected trails that are well marked, easy to navigate, and well kept. There were only a few areas that got a little squishy from the rain, but nothing that wasn't easily avoidable. It's a nice and quiet area with benches throughout for resting and plenty of beautiful sights to capture on camera. I also appreciate that dogs aren't allowed into the sanctuary as oftentimes it makes it harder to pass other people and can make it less tranquil. It also prevents the birds from getting disturbed. Overall, it's a great place to hike that's a step up from easy, flat trails and offers plenty for sightseeing and exploring."