In November 2023, roughly 600 feet of the future Atlantic Circuit Trail in Rochester was flagged, with help from the Town of Rochester Conservation Commission. Part of a connection between Leonard Pond Recreation Area along the east side of the Sippican River and Delano Memorial Forest, this initial roughly 600-foot stretch mostly follows an old deer trail along the edge of wetlands. A potential primitive campsite was scouted and flagged as well. The flagging currently terminates at the proposed primitive campsite.

 

An additional approximately 30-50 feet of the future connector trail was scouted on the Delano Memorial Forest side between the existing loop and the riverbank through a wooded valley, with assistance from Wildlands Trust.