Bonney Point Loop is a 1.4 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Rangeley, Maine that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and snowshoeing. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
RLHT purchased this 280-acre property in 2001. It consists primarily of forested land interspersed with rolling fields and meadows. Evidence of its agricultural history can be found in the form of stone walls, wire fencing and crumbling livestock watering wells. With over a 1/2 mile of frontage on Rangeley Lake, the property provides diverse habitat for song birds, wading birds, amphibians, beaver, bear, deer and moose. In late summer, the fields produce wildflowers and berries enjoyed by hikers and other wildlife.
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust 52 Carry Road, Oquossoc ME 04964 (207) 864-7311 www.rlht.org
There is a beaver dam in Smith Cove that floods the low-lying trail during high water. Be prepared with waterproof footwear and bring a camera for pictures of wildlife.
From Rangeley, take Rt 4 north 5 miles from town, take left on Bonney Point Road, and travel approximately 3/4 mile. The parking lot is on the left.
November 21, 2020This trail is very narrow, windy, and muddy. Not the most streamlined walk, but the views at the lake are very lovely.
October 6, 2020We went clockwise on the loop trail. The first half was very ugly with much deadfall. The spot at the lake was lovely and very peaceful. We were unable to find the loop trail to the left of the spur. It seemed rather poorly marked or your redline map was inaccurate.
September 10, 2020August 19, 2020nice easy hike, some wet and mud. Great for dogs. a few trees down.
August 13, 2020Lovely one plus mile loop down to Smith Cove
August 10, 2020Great hike for the family! Brought our 8 month old via a pack and our 4 year old who is starting to walk on her own for hiking this year. Took the side path to the lake, nice little spot! Some trees down in the loop and a few very muddy spots but overall not too technical for little feet, well marked and great exercise! We will be back again.
August 2, 2020Nice trail. Blowdown has been cleared to allow access to lake trail. Thank you! Beautiful views.
July 5, 2020This trail was easy and well marked but no view, alot of roots and blown down trees. Not a trail I would recommend.
June 8, 2020Loop was well marked, though lots of blowdown - had to physically pick up my dog to get her over multiple large downed trees across the trail. The trail off the loop to the water was inaccessible - totally blocked by blowdown. Still, the loop was a nice short, relatively flat walk (30 minutes at a medium pace). Nice woodsy setting, not too buggy even during black fly season.
December 28, 2019Nice loop and beautiful water views. Right side of loop is smoother than left. Tons of deer!
September 14, 2019cute easy trail. gentle mini ups and downs. goes thru a mossy, rooty forest. whimsical. heard (and friend saw) a partridge. side trail leads to the lake for nice views. great trail to get a little exercise or warm up for another hike.
July 9, 2019nice trail, took my 8 and 4 year old, who did fine. some bugs, but to be expected this time of year. moose tracks everywhere, but no sightings. lovely stop at the water to skip some rocks.
May 26, 2019nice walk through woods very wet and muddy couldnt get to the lake definatly have to redo later in the summer.
July 25, 2018Nicely marked trail through pretty woods with a pleasant end at Smith Cove. Very straightforward and pleasant hike. Not difficult at all.
January 27, 2017
First to ReviewExcellent trail for all ages! The forest really varies as you complete the loop and it leads you to a beautiful view of Rangeley Lake. There is a picnic table at the lake to sit and rest and enjoy the view!
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