There are four sections of trail accessed from the refuge visitor center. Trails are well maintained and provide excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. All trails are groomed for skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.The 1.1 mile Don Lima loop trail starts and ends at the visitor center, while the East Loring Trail (3.5 miles), Durepo Loop (1.1 mile), and Beaver Pond Loop (1.7 miles) provide outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to explore the refuges rich diversity of habitats. These rails are groomed in the winter for classic and skate skiing.
Just to the north, the asphalt surface (if a somewhat rough asphalt surface) of the Bunker Trails (1.3 miles) offer an alternative for those who may have trouble with a natural surfaced trail.
Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge is open to the public from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week. With over five miles of skiing, snowshoeing and hiking trails, Aroostook NWR offers excellent opportunities for viewing moose, bear, deer, beaver, waterfowl and many species of migratory birds.
Motorized vehicles, camping, campfires, mountain biking, horse-back riding, hunting, trapping and fishing are all prohibited on the refuge.
Dogs are permitted on the refuge but must remain on the leash at all times.
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Aroostook NWR visitor center and trail head are located off of ME-89 between Caribou and Limestone. From ME-89 take the Commerce Road (East gate entrance) to Refuge Road (look for the large brown wildlife refuge signs). The trailhead begins at the wildlife refuge kiosk next to the visitor center.
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