Penobscot River Trails
Grindstone, Maine
Coplon Associates provided master plan and site design services for the development of this multi-use recreational project in northern Maine. Comprising 6000 acres along 8 miles of the East Branch of the Penobscot River, PRT consists of over 15 miles of aggregate trails developed for recreational cycling and Nordic skiing. Developed facilities includes a visitor center with parking, headquarters for the Maine Outdoor Education Program that provides outdoor education and recreation for grades 4-12, several trailside warming huts and canoe/kayak launches. CA provided master plan, detailed site and landscape design services, assisted in trail layout and design, and participated in the design of the signage and wayfinding systems.