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Prentiss Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 95 Google reviews · Running trail in Bangor, Maine · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Prentiss Woods' 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.
Forested preserve featuring many mature trees, walking trails & limited facilities.
What runners say about Prentiss Woods
“Very beautiful Trail to go for walking, walking your dog, or just to observe nature.”
“Dog friendly people go there to walk their animals.”
I'm obsessed with this trail. It's short enough for me to get through on mornings I need to be quick and long enough for me to explore when I want to take my time. My pup sure loves it there, I think we take turns exploring when we're there though. Lol
Great place to walk with lots of intertwining trails. We were surprised at the number of uprooted trees there.
If you have time for a quick walk or run, stop here. The trails are not marked well, but the beaten path is easy to follow. Must have been hit hard the past two winters, because many trees were uprooted or broken down.
Love walking the trails, its a great place to take a short walk in the middle of the city. Lots of chipmunks 🐿
Trail conditions & character
“Very beautiful Trail to go for walking, walking your dog, or just to observe nature.”
“Very beautiful Trail to go for walking, walking your dog, or just to observe nature.”
“The parking lot is a bit small, but it's normally not very busy at all.”
Plan your run at Prentiss Woods
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebangorparksandrec.com
- Phone(207) 992-9200
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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