Outing: Explore Hedgehog Mountain

Let's get out for a easy-moderate mid-day hike / snowshoe on Hedgehog Mountain in Freeport. The park is a 196-acre property owned by the Town of Freeport. Over 5 miles of trails lead visitors up Hedgehog “Mountain” (at 300 feet, it is the highest point in Freeport), through mature pine and hemlock forest, over and around old stonewalls. Hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing are allowed on all trails. Mountain biking and snowmobiling are allowed on designated trails.

Snowshoes or traction devices are recommended as there may be ice on the trails. As with any winter activity, please dress in appropriate layers.

This walk will be cancelled in the event of severe weather.

Directions:

Take Interstate 295 to Exit 22. If driving from the north, turn left off the exit onto Mallet Drive; and if driving from the south, turn right off the exit onto Mallet Drive. At the end of Mallet Drive, turn left onto Durham Road. At the end of Durham Road, turn right onto Pownal Road. Drive about 1 mile and turn left onto Hedgehog Mountain Road. Drive until you reach the recycle center gate. The parking area to the trailhead is before the gate on the left.