Bangor City Forest

A lot of us don't have much free time to devote to enjoying the great outdoors when you factor in work and personal commitments - but there are a few gems out there that don't require you to spend an entire afternoon getting off the beaten path.  Bangor City Forest is one of those.  If you live in the Bangor area or are just visiting and want to get into the woods but do not have a lot of time, this is a great place to go.

The city forest has 680 acres of wildlife habitat and working forest.  All together, there are 9 miles of trails throughout the forest - these are accessible year-round.  Many people use these trails for running during the warmer months, and during winter you can find people skiing and snowshoeing.  The area is dog-friendly, but they require your dogs be leashed at all times (as always, please clean up after your pets).  The park is open from sunrise to sunset.

More information on Bangor City Forest including hours and trail maps can be found here.