BANGOR DAILY NEWS • September 19, 2022
The Penobscot River Trails in Grindstone consist of 25 kilometers of exceptional mountain bike and cross-country ski trails that parallel the East Branch of the Penobscot River. The superb multipurpose recreational complex offers hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and paddling. Leaving a shuttle vehicle in the parking area, we transported our kayaks and gear north to Whetstone Falls on the East Branch where there is a small parking area at the bridge. The southeastern entrance of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is nearby. We disembarked at the convenient Hay Brook Boat Landing, completing an 8.25 mile cruise. We arrived at the large Penobscot River Trails parking lot early the next morning for the turf segment of our outing. Our two-day excursion paddling and biking the Penobscot River Trails was a delight. ~ Ron Chase