THORNCRAG BIRD SANCTUARY Hike/Explore - Lunch following hike at Gipper's
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Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary is a 372-acre wildlife preserve, serving as the green capstone of Lewiston since 1921. At 512', Thorncrag Hill is the highest point in the city of Lewiston.
Linda has agreed to lead us and we will not have to go up the huge hill in the beginning.
Approximately 3 miles
Each trail is marked with a color blaze (yellow, blue, red, white, orange and green) and each tours a different section of the sanctuary. All of the trails are well-maintained and easy to follow.
As one hikes through the reserve, numerous memorials to the donors and people instrumental in protecting this land provide convenient resting spots. Almost the entire reserve is forested with the hemlock, birch, maple, and other species common in the area. In addition, there is a meadow in the northwestern corner along the green trail. The far end of the green trail features Whale Rock, a large outcrop facing the CMP right of way. In addition to birdwatching, the ponds are flush with amphibians, especially in the spring when the salamanders are breeding.