Pownalborough Court House Trails
Now called Dresden, the old remnants of the settlement seen along the Pownalborough Courthouse Trails date back to 1761 when the first buildings were established.
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Now called Dresden, the old remnants of the settlement seen along the Pownalborough Courthouse Trails date back to 1761 when the first buildings were established. Today, the three and a half-mile network winds through woods, ravines, old stone walls, and cemeteries. A short hike also takes guests to the river and the location of the historic courthouse. Visitors often stop here after a tour of the museum across the way or to hike, cross country ski, or snowshoe in the wintertime.
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