CENTRAL MAINE • January 25, 2026
The 216-acre Quarry Road Trails are located across the Kennebec River, close to Interstate 95 and Colby College in Waterville. The recreation area offers all sorts of activities, including Nordic (cross country) and alpine (downhill) skiing, as well as snowshoeing, sledding, running, walking, rock-climbing — and canoeing and kayaking on the adjacent Messalonskee Stream. Quarry Road Trails was recently awarded a $249,000 grant from the Maine Trails Program. It is a testament to Waterville’s commitment to community betterment and quality of place. Quarry Road draws about 100,000 visitors a year. They contribute about $2.8 million annually into the region.