Column: New trail system in York County latest success of land trust

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • March 21, 2026

The South Peak of Bauneg Beg Mountain rises to an elevation of 866 feet in the northern  reaches of North Berwick. Much of the new trail system on Bauneg Beg’s South Peak was constructed by a cadre of dedicated volunteers, while the technical work was completed by the Maine Conservation Corps during the summer of 2025. Boardwalks, bridges, switchbacks, blazes, trail signs — they’re all in place to lead you through all the natural beauty in a sustainable way. Bauneg Beg Mountain Conservation Area South was officially opened to the public last autumn. ~ Carey Kish