St. John Valley Heritage Trail
As another nicely repurposed railroad track, the St. John Valley Heritage Trail is a popular 16.5 mile path from St. John to St. Francis.
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St. John Valley Heritage Trail Details
As another nicely repurposed railroad track, the St. John Valley Heritage Trail is a popular 16.5 mile path from St. John to St. Francis. The gently rolling trail does not run through wilderness, but instead takes adventurers away from the hustle and bustle by following the bank of the St. John River. Fields and farmlands are the main scenery, as are the remnants of old wars, such as the blockhouse at Fort Kent State Historic Site.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around St. John Valley Heritage Trail
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0.8 mi away
Fort Kent State Historic Site
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Deboullie Mountain
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Deboullie Public Land
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Allagash Falls
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