ROCKLAND — On Saturday, November 14, the City of Rockland will host a soft opening of the in-progress Benner Hill Trails. The opening will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Benner Hill Trails Trailhead, in Rockland.

 

The Benner Hill Trail Development Project is building approximately 3 miles of shared-use hiking and mountain biking trails on Benner Hill in Rockland, thanks to funding support from the Maine Trails Program. According to the City, in a news release, approximately 1 mile of trail is completed, including a half-mile of shared-use trails and a half-mile of bike-only downhill trails, and will be open during the soft opening for the public to explore.

 

"The Benner Hill Trails trailhead is also completed, thanks to the work of the Rockland Public Services Department and a generous donation from Peter Earthwork," said the City.

 

To build additional trails on Benner Hill, the City is fundraising in partnership with Midcoast Trails Stewardship and the Midcoast Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association.

 

Attendees of the soft opening are invited to bring a shirt, bag, or other fabric item to have it block printed with a Benner Hill Trails design, with proceeds supporting continued trail development on Benner Hill.