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This section of the Cathance River Trail follows the banks of the river closely, affording hikers great views of the water. It runs through a mix of softwood and hardwood forests along some of the wildest sections of the Cathance River. It feels quite remote, even though you are near Topsham’s commercial center. It connects with a few other trails in the Cathance River Nature Preserve, allowing you to make hikes of any length.

The Whiskeag Trail connects the conserved lands at Sewall Woods and Thorne Head Preserve to the YMCA, McMann Athletic Complex, Bath Middle School, and Oak Grove Cemetery in Bath, Maine. Named after an Abenaki word meaning "a creek that runs nearly dry at low tides," the trail follows Whiskeag Creek, which flows into the Kennebec River. The surrounding wetlands and waterways are crucial for flood control, erosion reduction, pollutant filtration, and wildlife habitat. The area supports a diverse range of species, including birds like Blue-winged Teal, Great Blue Heron, Bald Eagle, and Egret, as well as terrestrial animals like beaver, wild turkey, and coyote. Public use of the trail is free from dawn to dusk.

Thorne Head Preserve is a 96-acre property managed by the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust, located at the confluence of Whiskeag Creek and the Kennebec River near Bath, Maine. The preserve features an extensive trail system, offering stunning views of the estuary, Lines Island, and surrounding waterways. The trails vary in difficulty, from the short and accessible Overlook Trail to longer, challenging routes like 5.1-mile Whiskeag Trail. Dogs are welcome on the trails if leashed and well-mannered. Open daily from dawn to dusk, Thorne Head Preserve is free to the public.

The Hamilton Audubon Sanctuary spans 86 acres in West Bath, Maine, and is renowned for its valuable estuarine habitat and rich biodiversity. Established in 1987, the sanctuary lies on a peninsula in the New Meadows River. Its 2.75-mile trail system winds through coastal forests of pine, spruce, and fir, and offers access to rocky shorelines with panoramic views of Back Cove's inlets, salt marshes, and clam flats. The sanctuary is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including osprey, bald eagle, great blue heron, and a variety of migratory shorebirds and mammals. Maine Audubon sanctuaries are open to the public year-round from dawn to dusk, although dogs are not allowed to protect the diverse wildlife.

At just over 2.5 miles long and 14 feet wide the Androscoggin River Bike Path is a great way to get out and enjoy the river scenery. There are a number of parks and benches along the way, so this is path is perfect so a slow, relaxing ride.