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Androscoggin Riverside Trail Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Running trail in Lewiston, Maine · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Androscoggin Riverside Trail Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Androscoggin Riverside Trail Trailhead
Lovely walking trail, great for all ages. Paved and very clear path, so no confusion. Dogs are welcomed, lots of plants, trees, bugs, and animals to see if you keep your eyes out! Would recommend.
Me and my husband love walking on the trail whenever we can. Someday we want to walk the whole trail start to finish.
Such a pleasant walk. I saw maybe 50 Canadian geese in the river today.
This is the best paved trail in the city that I have had the please of walking. It's like a sidewalk but without the traffic being right next to you. I mean it's not a trail it's clearly a track but they tried.
Trail conditions & character
“This is the best paved trail in the city that I have had the please of walking.”
Plan your run at Androscoggin Riverside Trail Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
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