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The GLLT’s Kezar River Reserve is a 120 acre property donated in 2003 from The Nature The reserve is open to public use for the Kezar River Conservancy’s Maine Chapter. Public access and trails are provided on the western part of following activities: the property with access and parking from Route 5. The property is divided by the Mill Pond •• Fishing and hunting (seasonal, with of the Kezar River with 5000 feet of protection on the river’s eastern shoreline and 3000 on MIFW license) Reserve the western shoreline. Mill Pond is home to wading bird and waterfowl habitat and can be •• Hiking & Snowshoeing accessed by kayak or canoe at the small boat launch located on the map. •• Picnicking (please leave leave no trace) A geologic feature known as “headwall erosion” is believed to have formed the five ravines. •• Horseback riding These deep v-shaped features occur when underground streams erode their banks and slowly collapsing “roofs” widen further upstream from the pond. There is a mix of forest •• Cross-country skiing ages and types, including old growth in the ravines and a black spruce bog on the eastern •• Snowmobiles on marked trails (seasonal, side of Mill Pond. with Maine license/permit and registration) About Us: •• Launch Canoe/Kayak (please carry in We are a private, non-profit organization of local volunteers and fellow conservationists, and out from designated area to avoid protecting our region’s lands and waters in the public interest. We welcome new members and eroding the access) contributions for land purchases, property easements, and volunteers for current projects. Please join us. Not allowed: Our mission... •• Motorized vehicles (except ...to protect the ecosystems of the Kezar Lake, Kezar River, & Cold River watersheds, for the snowmobiles on marked trails) benefit of the natural and human communities today and as a legacy for the future. •• Cutting/removal of vegetation without GLLT permission Georeferenced Maps •• Open fires https://www.gllt.org/kezar-river-reserve •• Camping downloadable georeferenced trail map available from our website, & usable in Avenza Maps App Please use the land responsibly, leaving it just as you found it so that others may enjoy Contact Us: @GreaterLovellLandTrust it as well. Carry out all waste. Control pets at •• www.gllt.org We are a membership driven organization. all times, and use a leash when other visitors •• [email protected] Annual membership is fundamental to our are nearby. •• 207.925.1056 mission. We look forward to welcoming you •• 208 Main St. Lovell, Maine 04051 as a member!