Perham Stream Birding Trail
Visit Perham Stream Birding Trail
Conserved in 2022, the 80-acre Perham Stream Birding Trail in Madrid was the first property owned by High Peaks Alliance. With more than three miles of interconnected loops, the trail winds along Perham Stream through varied habitats, offering sweeping views of Saddleback Mountain and Mount Abraham, along with exceptional birding opportunities.
The property also protects critical habitat for native brook trout, Atlantic salmon, and endangered little brown bats, making it an important place for both recreation and conservation.
Plan Your Visit
- Trailhead & Parking: 553 East Madrid Road, Madrid Township
- Trail Length: 3.3 miles of interconnected loop trails
- Trail Description: Loops through varied habitat
- Difficulty: Easy
- Family Friendly: Yes
Additional Resources
Trail maps can also be found at the trailhead, the Rangeley Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, and the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust.
Download the Perham Stream Birding Trail Brochure
Birding at Perham Stream
The Perham Stream Birding Trail is aptly named. With varying habitats and its unique location, there have been 140 bird species documented by Naturalist, Carson Hinkley in his lifetime.
Watch this short video on birding opportunities that await you at the Perham Stream Birding Trail.
Visit eBird to learn about the species our community has recently documented.
Perham Settlement Archaeological Site
Archaeologist Stephen Scharoun is recognized as the leading expert on the Perham Settlement in East Madrid, Maine. His report, “An Historical Archaeological Assessment of the Perham Settlement, East Madrid, Maine,” encapsulates the findings from extensive background research and a detailed walkover of the settlement.
The report offers an overview of the Native American and historic contexts that shaped the area, followed by a historical sketch of the Perham Settlement. This sketch is visually enriched with historic and contemporary photographs, and it includes a sketch map that marks the locations of significant points of interest.
Pictured above: Carson Hinkley walks campers back through time at one of the excavation sites.