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Auburn Lake Nature Trail South Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Running trail in Auburn, Maine · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Auburn Lake Nature Trail South 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 Auburn Lake Nature Trail South Trailhead
Great walk any time of year. Make sure to check for ticks depending the season. Found this cool rock hidden
Easy going nature walk by the lake. Not far out from city center so travel there is pretty quick. Smaller trails from the main trail will bring you to waters edge which is wonderful any time of year.
Great place to get an honest exercise walk, did 5 miles total, two and half to and back. Several side trails down to the water. Most enjoyable and I saw a snake 😃😯
Nice little walk, about four miles round trip with multiple trails off the main path that lead to the water
Trail conditions & character
“Great place to bike, walk with or without your dogs and get views of Lake Auburn”
“Nice flat trail for getting in shape for my summer hiking trip.”
Plan your run at Auburn Lake Nature Trail South Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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