Orange Trail

Orange Trail is a short, easy hike in Pemaquid Pond Preserve in Maine, on land managed by a regional agency. The route is about 1.2 miles long and is an out-and-back, with the high point at 110 feet and the low at 85 feet. The climb is gentle, with a total gain of 73 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.34 miles in, with a grade of about 4 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Newcastle show July highs around 78°F and lows near 60°F, while winter brings highs in the 30s and regular snow days from December through February. The Blue Trail starts just 0.2 miles away, and the Hilton O’Connor Trail (Blue Loop) is about 1.3 miles off. Walmarsh Woods Loop and Fields Trail are both within about 3 miles.