Waterville’s Pine Ridge trails getting $158,000 upgrade

MORNING SENTINEL • August 3, 2025

The project to rehabilitate and build more than 4 miles of trails is funded with a $69,650 state Department of Conservation grant, $78,150 from a city recreation bond and $10,000 from the city 's airport fund. The  Waterville Parks and Recreation Department partnered with the Outdoor Sport Institute for assessment and recommendations for the trail system rehabilitation. Kennebec Messalonskee Trails, of which Pine Tree Trails are a part, and the Central Maine Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association, also got involved. The Kennebec Messalonskee Trails system includes more than 60 miles in Waterville, Winslow, Fairfield, Oakland and Benton.