You Probably Didn't Know There Was A Hobbitland Hiding In Maine And It's Magical
There’s no shortage of places to immerse yourself in nature when you’re in Maine, but some places are a little more magical. When we came across this special place, located in Hallowell, we knew that its nickname perfectly matched what visitors will experience when they explore it. This summer, make sure Vaughan Woods is on your list of places to see. You’ll have the added benefit of visiting something many people in the state overlook!


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1. Heifer Field Loop Trail is a fairly easy 1.5 mile route beginning at the driving bridge.
2. Ridge Trail is a short, half-mile trail that begins at Uncle Sam’s Bridge.
3. Arch Bridge Extension is a bit more difficult and steep, though it's quite short. It's mainly used to connect the Stone Arch Bridge and the Ridge Trails.
4. Corniche Trail is a nearly half-mile trail that leads from the Hallowell trailhead along the side of a hill and down to Cascade Pond.
5. The Vaughan Stream Trail is another short route beginning at the Corniche Trail, just before Uncle Sam’s bridge.
2. Ridge Trail is a short, half-mile trail that begins at Uncle Sam’s Bridge.
3. Arch Bridge Extension is a bit more difficult and steep, though it's quite short. It's mainly used to connect the Stone Arch Bridge and the Ridge Trails.
4. Corniche Trail is a nearly half-mile trail that leads from the Hallowell trailhead along the side of a hill and down to Cascade Pond.
5. The Vaughan Stream Trail is another short route beginning at the Corniche Trail, just before Uncle Sam’s bridge.


It was owned by the Plymouth Colony, which used it to help trade with Abenaki Indians. In 1661, Benjamin Hallowell purchased the land, which was then settled in 1791 by his grandson Charles Vaughan. It was Charles’ older brother, Benjamin Vaughan who turned the property into a place so beautiful, visitors came simply to immerse themselves in it.

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