Ride the Rails to Hike the Trails
Guided Hike and Train Ride
Ride the railway to Trout Brook Preserve and enjoy a guided hike through one of Midcoast Maine’s hidden gems!
Board your train at Sheepscot station for a 30 minute trip through the backwoods of Alna to Trout Brook station, where the volunteers from Midcoast Conservancy will take you on a guided tour of the scenic Trout Brook Preserve.
Following the 1.5hr guided hike, the historic steam train will return you back to Sheepscot station.
Ticket price includes the train ride, the guided hike, as well as parking at Sheepscot. Note that due to the nature of this event, wheelchairs can not be accommodated; instead please consider our Sheepscot Valley Steam Train. Please dress accordingly for outdoor activities and hiking.
Trains for Ride the Rails to Hike the Trails depart Sheepscot station (97 Cross Road, Alna) promptly at 11am.
We look forward to seeing you on the narrow gauge!
Midcoast Conservancy and Trout Brook Preserve
The mission of Midcoast Conservancy is to protect vital lands and waters on a scale that matters and to inspire wonder and action on behalf of all species and the earth. Formed by combining four local land trusts in 2016 and a fifth in 2019, Midcoast Conservancy is now one of the largest regional conservation organizations in Maine, with over 13,000 acres of land conserved, keeping the area healthy for wildlife, fisheries, climate resiliency and local economies.
The 126-acre Trout Brook Preserve protects over 4,200 feet of the lower reaches of Trout Brook as well as frontage along the main stem of the Sheepscot River. A 1.6 mile loop trail on the southern portion of the preserve traverses old orchards and pasture lands and affords a look at one of the wider sections of Trout Brook.
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Quick Details
| Dates: | Saturdays May 23, June 6, June 27, Aug. 1, & Aug 15, 2026 |
| Location: | 97 Cross Road, Alna, Maine. |
| Departure Time: | 11:00am. |
| Cost*: | $24.50 – Adults $14.75 – Youth (4-15) Children 3 and under are free. *Does not include optional Zeffy ticketing fee. |
| Discounts: | Discounts available for groups of 10 or more, seniors, military (active or retired), WW&F Museum members, Mass Bay RRE members, and residents of Alna, Maine. |
| Duration: | 3+ hours |
| Ages: | All ages. |
| Accessibility: | This event (which includes a 2 mile hike) is not accessible. |
| Pets: | Well-behaved pets who are accustomed to outdoor hiking are welcome. |
About the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway
Ride over the Sheepscot Valley’s Narrow Gauge Railway aboard a historic steam train for a trip back in time. Explore our facilities and workshops where exploration is encouraged and inquisitiveness is rewarded. Experience the nearly-lost art of running and maintaining a steam powered narrow gauge railroad.
Regarding Weather & Cancellations
Generally speaking, hikes occur rain or shine. Please dress accordingly as there is limited shelter available once you disembark from the train at the nature preserve. Only if extreme weather (or weather that will produce unsafe conditions for hiking) is predicted, all passengers will be notified via email or phone, and given the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.
If the date you want to attend is sold out, please email info@wwfry.org to be notified if tickets become available. In a similar vein, if your plans change, please email info@wwfry.org so that your purchase can be refunded and your tickets released for someone else to enjoy.
We Loved Every Minute!
Every part of our “rails to trails” adventure was delightful, from the old-time train ride to the fascinating nature hike. Can’t wait to return next year!
‧ Christine via Tripadvisor
