It is very typical that when you live near a special area, you often overlook it. That is the case with Baxter Woods! We had never walked the trails in this area. So, on Monday we set off to find the trail head behind the old Baxter School. The new school being built in this area is now called the Ocean Avenue School and will be finished soon.
We found one entry point directly behind the school, although there are other ways to enter in this area, including the end of Irving Street.
The part of the trail behind the new Ocean Avenue School is not particularly well-maintained. One example is this bridge on the trail:
You want to follow the trail over the railroad track and between two businesses until you come to Forest Avenue. Carefully cross Forest Avenue and at that point you officially enter the Baxter Woods Trail.
This trail is well maintained and has very wide paths-reminding us of the Carriage Trails in Acadia. The large trails make a big loop in the woods. At the Stevens Avenue entry, there is a nice description of the history of the woods at this entry, and some tips regarding the wildlife in the woods.
If you follow the Portland Trails map, you can follow the trail from Stevens Avenue, to the trail behind the Ocean Avenue School and all the way to Back Cove. This would be a nice city hike!
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