Gambo Poperty and Shaw Park
A scenic walk and an interesting place to come to discover local history.
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Gambo Poperty and Shaw Park Details
A scenic walk and an interesting place to come to discover local history, the Gambo Preserve and Shaw Park hold something for everyone. Connecting Gambo properties, Shaw Park, and the Mountain Division Rail Trail, the easy path is slightly over a mile and is popular for walking, biking, and as access for those wishing to partake in water recreation sports. Passing old quarry pits and canals, visitors following trail offshoots will also notice the location of a dam and the oldest and largest gunpowder mill in the state that once supplied Civil War-era soldiers.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Gambo Poperty and Shaw Park
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The Mountain Division Trail
Still a work in progress with plans for even more expansion, the Mountain Division Trail was once a scenic railroad route from Portland to Vermont.
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Babb's Bridge
A covered bridge which spans the Presumpscot River on Hurricane Road, between the towns of Gorham and Windham.
1.3 mi away
Hawkes Property
Opened in 1832, the Cumberland and Oxford Canals were a major project and industrial mechanism in Maine's history.
2.1 mi away
Cummings Preserve
An easy trail for hikers due to its short length of .8 miles.
4.3 mi away
Claire Drew Trail
An easy winding 1.4-mile walk mostly through open areas, the creator of this trail was none other than the forces of nature, a tornado in particular.
