Column: Rural Monroe worth visit for scenic beauty and great hiking trails

KENNEBEC JOURNAL • February 7, 2025

Monroe’s 39 square miles are home to a wealth of natural beauty, from woods and wetlands to farms and fields, all nestled amid low, rolling hills. That’s reason enough to make the pleasant drive, but when you discover there are great hiking trails to be enjoyed, as I did recently thanks to a tip from a friend, you consult your Gazetteer and go. Northern Pond Natural Area is considered “the jewel of Monroe” by many in the area. ~ Carey Kish