Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary
Walk woodland trails and look for birds in a protected urban nature sanctuary.
60–90 minutesMount Apatite Park · Auburn
Explore a wooded municipal trail network with a mineral-history setting.
- Allow
- 60–90 minutes
- Good for
- Walking & hiking · Wildlife · Photography
- Format
- Independent visit
How we would fit it into your day
Distances are approximate from downtown Lewiston. Auburn is a separate city across the Androscoggin. Automatic days keep one city as their focus. Thorncrag prohibits pets; Mount Apatite has special mineral-collecting rules. Museum opening days, performances and reservations require separate confirmation. Maine MILL’s current visitor address is 1 Beech Street. Confirm the exact visit date and current conditions; no booking is made by this guide.
Before you go
64 Mt Apatite Road. Choose a mapped non-motorized route. Quarry areas and mineral collecting have special rules; this is a trail walk, not a guaranteed gem find or supervised dig.
Use the official information below to check opening hours, access, admission and current conditions.
Listing information reviewed October 15, 2026. Check current details before traveling.
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