The Mindfulness Trail and Maze is a network of over a mile of well-maintained, easy-to-hike trails where visitors can experience the mysteries and secrets hidden in the Maine forest. The Mindfulness Trail is free of charge and open to the public.
Our Mission
We welcome curious minds of all ages to explore the Maine forest with us—through science, history, and hands-on discovery. Whether you're a young adventurer or a lifelong learner, we invite you to uncover our natural wonders and rich past. Together, we learn, share, and grow—deepening our connection to Maine’s forested places and having fun along the way.
Scenes from along the Mindfulness Trail
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Get lost in the Maze trails. Explore this part of the forest and then find your way out. You might get lost temporarily but eventually all Maze trails lead to somewhere on the Loop trail. You can also “get lost” in the mindfulness sense. In other words, let yourself get lost in the amazing life of the forest. Either way, it is a fun way to experience and explore whatever you will find. Let us know if you discover something new. The information stops on the Loop trail will help you interpret some of what you see.
This isn’t a fluorescent-lights volunteer job. It’s fresh air, forest paths, and small projects that you can actually see completed—sometimes in a single visit. You’ll leave with tired hands in a good way, a clear head, and a deeper connection to the land and its stories.
No pressure, no expertise required. If you like the idea of contributing in a calm, grounded setting, you’ll fit right in.
Why”Mindfulness”? and other Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need to call first?
We have limited space
What if I need to cancel?
No problem
What about bad weather?
25 mph
How You Can Participate
hello Please support all our projects with a donation! All funds will be used to support volunteers and our educational mission.
Spaced between the rock piles that we’ve identified so far, there are likely more waiting to be uncovered. We are working to document and geolocate all the rock piles that we can find, so we can produce an accurate map of the crop field that was once here. If we excavate this pile we may even discover artifacts that were lost or tossed away. We are seeking volunteers to participate in this project.
There are hundreds of species of mosses and lichens native to midcoast Maine. When we created the trail network, many sections of bare ground on the trail were colonized by mosses.
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