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Sousa Family Preserve
4 ★★★★☆ 2 Google reviews · Running trail in Alfred, Maine · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- 1.9 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sousa Family Preserve'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 Sousa Family Preserve
Nice walk in the woods and down an old homestead road. Several vernal pools along the way, which meant a lot of mosquitoes this time of year. Also saw an old stone foundation.
This is a good hike, but can be difficult in some places because the trail has not been cleared in some time. Going out through the trailhead, the trail is well marked by blue markers. Very interesting old rock homestead near the midpoint.
Trail conditions & character
“Going out through the trailhead, the trail is well marked by blue markers.”
“Going out through the trailhead, the trail is well marked by blue markers.”
“We did the trail with two dogs on leash, and the only issues were going down some of the rocky areas.”
Plan your run at Sousa Family Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- Distance1.9 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Website3rlt.org
- Phone+1 207-358-9619
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–6 pm |
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