Quarry Road Master Plan
The Friends of Quarry Road has developed a master plan that articulates a unified, multi-season vision for the future of Quarry Road Trails. The Master Plan lays out a multi-season approach to expanding recreation opportunities, growing our Nordic ski operations, re-establishing Alpine skiing, and building the infrastructure needed to host larger events. It’s the result of extensive community input and careful planning to ensure Quarry Road remains a welcoming, accessible, and sustainable resource for everyone. All of these inputs, and the resultant plans and updates, will be distributed to the broader public via this website.
Your participation and continued interest in the project are vital to its success. Stay current on project activities by visiting this website, following Quarry Road Trails on Facebook, or signing up to receive updates by email.
Project News
7/17/25 - Construction Notice and Master Plan Update
We’re excited to share that important improvements are coming to Quarry Road Trails this season, as part of the Friends of Quarry Road’s long-term Master Plan. Beginning on July 21, 2025, the first phase of new construction on site will start, with work expected to continue for approximately three to four months. Work will be performed by Quirion Construction.
Phase 1 construction will focus on critical access and stormwater improvements. We’ll be adding new paved and pervious parking areas to address seasonal flooding that has limited public access and made parking unreliable during busy times. The Nordic Stadium area will see grading and drainage upgrades to ensure it can better support ski races and summer events. We’ll also be paving a portion of the access road and relocating the yurt—all to enhance safety, usability, and year-round enjoyment of the park.
During construction, there will be some temporary changes to how visitors access Quarry Road Trails. The Quarry Road Trails access road will be closed to all vehicles between the Welcome Center Yurt and the South Parking Area. All trail users will need to park at the South Traihead parking area. While the majority of our trails will remain open throughout the project, a few sections will be closed for safety and construction access. These include Charlie’s Inner Loop, the Nordic Stadium, the Rope Tow Ski Slope, and Half Hitch Trail. Sheave Train, the popular biking and hiking trail, will remain open, but to avoid construction zones, it must be accessed via Doodlebug and South Koons Trail. The boat launch and disc golf course (except for holes #1 & #18) will remain open but will need to be accessed by hiking in from the South Trailhead parking area. A trail map with marked closures is included below with other Phase 1 documents.
We know these temporary closures may be an inconvenience, and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we invest in Quarry Road’s future. These improvements will help ensure that the park continues to thrive as a year-round destination for outdoor recreation and community events for many years to come.
We’ll be sharing updates throughout the construction period right here on this page. Your continued interest, feedback, and participation are vital to the success of this project, and we’re grateful to have such a supportive community alongside us. Phase I is funded in part by the Northern Border Regional Commission’s unique NBRC-USDA Catalyst Program partnership. Private foundations, the City of Waterville, the Friends of Quarry Road, and Colby College are also contributing to this $1.67 million project.
Thank you for helping us build the next chapter for Quarry Road Trails!
-Friends of Quarry Road
Phase 1 - Project Documents
Help us plan for four seasons of fun in Waterville!
For questions, or to share your thoughts on the plan and the future of Quarry Road Trails, please contact Friends of Quarry Road Facilities Planning Chair at friends@quarryroad.org
