Field to Forest Trail

Field to Forest Trail is a short, easy loop of about half a mile on Hirundo Wildlife Refuge in Maine, managed by a non-governmental organization. The trail is nearly flat, with a high point of 129 feet and a low of 118 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.34 miles in, with a grade of about 5 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Old Town run to highs around 79°F in July and 78°F in August, with lows in the mid-50s. Winters are cold, with January highs near 27°F. Several other trails start close by. Thornplum Trail is about 0.1 mile away and Wabanaki Trail about 0.2 mile. Lady Slipper Trail and Needle and Leaf Trail are each within about half a mile.