The Athletic Complex trail is just under one mile, offering a short, easy trail that winds through a forest of birch, maple, and oak trees. The paths offer a quiet escape from nearby downtown Waterville, and Colby's campus. During winter months, trails are maintained primarily for cross-country skiing, and are utilized by the Colby nordic team, as well as recreational skiiers.
The trail start outs behind the soccer field, and leads into the forest, where it runs parallel to the railroad tracks. From here the trail heads back towards campus, leading to the Physical Plant Department Building, before finally emerging between the Biomass Plant and turf athletic field.
Trails are groomed for cross-country skiing from the first snow fall until March 15. During this time hikers are not permitted on the trails.
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The Colby College Athletic complex can be accessed via two trail heads behind Loebs Field, the soccer field next to the Harold Alfond Athletic Center at Colby College, located on Washington Street in Waterville, Maine. There are two visible openings in the trees that begin the trail. Parking is available in the the Athletic Center Parking Lot next to the Harold Alfond Athletic Center, just above Loebs Field.
From I-95 South (about 3 miles): Take Exit 127 for ME Route 11/ME Route 137 towards Oakland/Waterville. At the end of the ramp at the lights, turn right on to Kennedy Memorial Drive. At the next set of lights, turn left on to Washington Street. Follow Washington street past Johnson Pond on the right, and athletic fields on the left. The Athletic Center Parking Lot will be on your left just after the Harold Alfond Athletic Center.
From I-95 North (about 3 miles): Take Exit 130 for ME Route 104 towards Waterville/Winslow. Turn left on to ME Route 104/South Main Street. Turn right on to Eustis Parkway. Turn right on to North Street, and follow past Maine General Medical Center-Thayer. Continue on as North Street becomes Mayflower Hill Drive. At the top of the hill, turn right into the Athletic Center Parking Lot at the Colby College sign.
From Downtown Waterville (about 1.5 miles): Take North Street towards Maine General Medical Center-Thayer, over Messalonskee Stream, and up Mayflower Hill Drive. At the top of the hill, turn right into the Athletic Center Parking Lot at the Colby College sign.
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