Lady Slipper Trail

The Lady Slipper Trail is a short, easy hike in Hirundo Wildlife Refuge in Maine, managed by a non-governmental organization. The route is an out-and-back of about 1.2 miles with a total elevation gain of 87 feet, so the climb is steady but gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.2 miles in and a grade of about 6 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station in Old Town run to a high of 79°F and a low of 56°F, and September stays mild with highs around 70°F and the fewest wet days of the year. The trail is close to several other walks. Needle and Leaf Trail and Trappers Trail are both about 0.4 miles away, and Wabanaki Trail is about 0.5 miles off. The Kirkland Connector, a cross-country ski route, lies about 6 miles away.