Hiking Near Lakefront Property on Kezar Lake in Lovell, Maine

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Hiking Near Lakefront Property on Kezar Lake in Lovell, Maine

Speckled Mountain from Lower Bay, Kezar Lake, Lovell, Maine

Volunteers for the Greater Lovell Land Trust (GLLT) maintain the trails in Lovell, Maine. Throughout the year, the GLLT offers guided summer and winter hikes for all abilities. Check their calendar for an updated schedule. Always dress appropriately, bring snacks and carry plenty of water. And don’t forget your binoculars and camera.



Heald and Bradley Pond Reserve
Only a stone’s throw from Kezar Lake and encompassing a portion of Heald Pond shoreline is the 802-acre Heald and Bradley Pond Reserve in Lovell. This beautiful preserve offers pristine natural views and numerous hiking trails. With the most recent acquisition of Amos Mountain by the Greater Lovell Land Trust (GLLT), the Reserve includes over a mile of shoreline on Heald Pond, access to a half mile along Bradley Pond, much of Whiting Hill (elevation 801 feet), Flat Hill (elev. 891 feet) and Amos Mountain (elev. 955 feet). A viewing platform is located on Percy’s Path in the Flat Hill section near Bradley Pond. Trail Access: Slab City Road, Heald Pond Road, Route 5. Degree of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate.
Wilson Wing Moose Pond Bog & Bishop Cardinal Reserve
The 32 acre Wilson Wing Moose Pond Bog includes land beside Moose Pond and along a portion of Sucker Brook near Horseshoe Pond. A portion of the trail features a self-guided nature walk along the brook. Scarlet-red Cardinal flowers grace the brook in mid to late summer. Closer to the pond, you’ll find a viewing platform. Across Horseshoe Pond Road is the 69-acre Bishop Cardinal Reserve. Several loop trails are available. Along the way, you can detour to Lord Hill, where you’ll find an old quarry best known for white topaz and smoky quartz crystal. The beech and northern hardwood forest of Reserve creates good habitat for black bear, deer, moose, coyotes, fishers and other native mammals. Trail Access: Horseshoe Pond Road. Degree of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate.
Kezar River Reserve
A one-mile loop trail winds its way around the 114 acre Kezar River Reserve. The trail is relatively flat, except where it traverses several ravines. Local school children have added a whimsical touch to the trail by creating artistic signs. Another highlight of this hike is time spent overlooking a former mill pond on the river. Hikers may carry canoes/kayaks about 100 feet from the parking lot to the mill pond. A section of the reserve is on the opposite shore of the pond is only accessible via canoe or kayak. Trail Access: Route 5 across from the former Wicked Good Store. Degree of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate.
Sucker Brook Outlet Reserve
At the 249-acre Sucker Brook Outlet Reserve, follow the one trail in to the a wildlife viewpoint on the brook. The trail is 1.2 miles each way. Along the way look for signs of wildlife, including moose, deer, coyote and fox. At the brook, view waterfowl and wetland dependent species, including northern harrier, merlin, bald eagles and beaver. Trail Access: Farrington Pond Road Extension. Degree of Difficulty: Easy.
Chip Stockford Reserve
The mile long loop trail at the Chip Stockford Reserve is like a walk through history. On this 155-acre parcel you’ll find cellar holes and stone walls telling of human interaction. A short spur trail leads to a memorial bench overlooking the Lower Bay of Kezar Lake. Trail Access: Ladies Delight Road. Degree of Difficulty: Easy.
Sabattus Mountain Trail
The Sabattus Mountain Trail leads hikers to the highest peak of any of the Lovell trails. A well-marked 1.4 mile loop trail leads hikers the 1,253 foot summit. The Greater Lovell Land Trust and Bureau of Parks and Lands enabled the State to purchase this 177-acre parcel through two Land for Maine’s Future grants. At the ledges along the summit ridge, views extend from Pleasant Mountain toward Kezar Lake and the White Mountains. It takes about 45 minutes to read the ledges. Trail Access: Sabattus Mountain Road. Degree of Difficulty: Moderate.
To learn more about lakefront properties for sale on pristine Kezar Lake in Lovell, click on the green box above.
To learn more about the Lovell area, click on the blog links below.

Kezar Lake, Lovell, Maine: Lakefront Property Retreats Offer Natural Beauty and Exceptional Vistas
Quaint Maine Library Near Kezar Lake in Lovell a Delight for “Bookies”
Hiker’s Delight: Heald and Bradley Pond Reserve in Lovell, Maine
Ebenezer’s Pub in Lovell, Maine – Where Kezar Lakers Go For Beer and Hospitality
Lake Kezar Country Club a Gem of a Golf Club Next to Kezar Lake in Lovell, Maine

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