{"id":354,"date":"2026-09-17T16:50:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T16:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yorkmainehistory.org\/yorkhistorygroup\/?p=354"},"modified":"2026-09-17T17:01:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T17:01:16","slug":"hike-to-middle-pond-the-heart-of-yorks-watershed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yorkmainehistory.org\/yorkhistorygroup\/2026\/09\/17\/hike-to-middle-pond-the-heart-of-yorks-watershed\/","title":{"rendered":"Hike to Middle Pond\u2014The Heart of York\u2019s Watershed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hike to the heart of York\u2019s watershed with local historian, Kevin Freeman\u2014This hike is about 5 miles long<\/strong>. We will explore several old family burial plots along the way and talk about a community long ago abandoned and arrive at the site of Bragdon\u2019s Mill and Upper Folly Dam. Be prepared for uneven ground and hiking off trail as we investigate what may be two Paleolithic sites that were investigated by a 20th century archeologist. Sufficient water and a snack are highly recommended. The entire hike will take about 3-4 hours depending on sites visited. We will meet at the first red gate on Fall Mill Extension at 10:am on Saturday, September 26. Rain date is October 3.\u00a0 <\/span>For more info or questions or if you would like to reserve a space (not required) contact kevin@ksfreeman.com. Open to the public and FREE<\/p>\n

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Kevin Freeman at Devil\u2019s Den, Middle Pond<\/p><\/div>\n

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Middle Pond (during low water) near Bragdon mill site.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Middle Pond, York Watershed at low water.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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