Be sure to visit The Wiggly Bridge and Steadman Woods. Bauneg Beg Mountain Conservation Area is located at 279 Fox Farm Hill Road in North Berwick, Maine. Pull off on the side of the road. Plaisted Preserve Expansion: This 7. Alewive Woods Preserve, Cole Road, West Kennebunk. After enjoying the summit, I continued on the loop trail (Ginny's Way) that I was on before, which brought me to Linny's Way.
The hike will travel along the woods roads of this significant parcel, entering from Quarry Road. Trail map online; Bauneg Beg Mountain Conservation Area. Comments are welcome at: Send questions/comments to the editors. To the southeast, glimpses of the Atlantic Ocean are possible through the trees. 5-acre parcel in Oxford is a fee acquisition by the Western Foothills Land Trust located near schools and the downtown. If you do decide to take this trail, it will come out on Linny's Way, which is part of another loop trail that loops around the summit of the mountain.
There is also access on Bauneg Beg Hill Road to Tom's Way trail, but there is no parking. Pets are not allowed. Trail map available online; Bauneg Beg Mountain, Fox Farm Hill Road, North Berwick. Three more hikes are offered this fall: — October 15 we will visit the dramatic ledges of the Kenyon Hill property in the Tatnic region of South Berwick and see the results of the low impact timber harvest conducted here over a year ago. Marginal Way, Perkins Cove, Ogunquit. Please call the GWRLT office at 207-646-3604 to reserve your place. Stop often — sit even — to savor the viewpoints and listen to the quiet of the forest. Despite the mountain's low profile, a 20-minute, half-mile hike via Bauneg Beg Trail (sign, kiosk, trail maps at trailhead parking lot) to the craggy ledges atop 860-foot Middle Peak reveals distant views northwest to Pleasant Mountain and beyond to the jumbled mass of the White Mountains.
Saco Bay Trails, Saco/Camp Ellis. A $5 donation per person or $10 donation per family is suggested for non-members. Agamenticus to the Sea initiative and protects wetland and forested wildlife habitats. 14-acre parcel is a fee acquisition by the Town of Owls Head to expand Plaisted Preserve and the existing trail system within a quarter mile of the Owls Head village center. Fenderson Wildlife Commons, Tilton Homestead Wildlife Commons, Perkinstown Wildlife Commons, Great Haith Wildlife Commons. But historian Fanny Hardy Eckstorm proved the name to be a derivative of the native Wabanaki word Bannebeaugue, which means "spread out" and "still water. " Trail maps online; Maine State Parks. Owned by the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust, the 40-acre island features beautiful views and tide pools for exploration; it can be reached 1 1/2 hours on either side of low tide (keep an eye on the incoming tide to avoid swimming back or being rescued). Trail maps available online; Kennebunkport Conservation Trust, Gravelly Brook Road, Kennebunkport. Bridle Path, access from Sea Road (parking at Sea Road School) and Route 9 (limited parking), Kennebunk. Whether hiking or biking, angling, or ATVing, always stay on a designated trail. Of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, the Nature Conservancy, and Eliot's Town Forest, over 500 acres have been protected. The ski hill was resurrected briefly sometime around 2001 and run as Bauneg Beg Ski Trails.
Trail map available online; Maine Audubon Society. To purchase a map, order online at or call (207) 646-3604. Founded in 1986, Great Works Regional Land Trust is committed to the conservation of the natural, historic, agricultural, forestry, scenic and recreational resources primarily within the towns of North Berwick, South Berwick, Berwick, Eliot, Wells and Ogunquit.
Trail Mileage: 2 miles in network. Bradbury Mountain State Park, 528 Hallowell Road, Pownal. Nearly 626 acres, a forested preserve features a 45-acre pond. Resources: plentiful parking available; porta-potties by parking lot and halfway around by Payson Park. With the selection of 20 new projects, the Land for Maine's Future program has now approved a total of 25 new projects (the board approved five statewide conservation proposals in January of 2022) since the Governor and Legislators from both parties reinvigorated the program in 2021 with $40 million in new funding through the biennial budget. If you choose to 'Accept all', we will also use cookies and data to. The easy walking paths, a one-mile loop, wind through gardens, woodlands, an outdoor chapel and along the river. When the Governor and the legislature approved new funding last year, they made a few adjustments to the program's criteria, including an emphasis on community conservation.
Trail map available online; East Point Sanctuary, Mile Stretch Road and then Lester B. Orcutt Boulevard for another 1. Trails are steep and uneven in some sections. Collars / Leashes & Toys. Orris Falls Conservation Area. Janet Mills reactivated last year after a few years of dormancy. The trail loops back to the start of the trail and then it is a short walk back to the parking lot. Motorized vehicles, fires and camping are not allowed. This trail has a large dirt parking lot that could probably fit anywhere from 10-15 cars. Resources: parking area, outdoor cooking facilities, picnic tables, restroom. Watch out for poison ivy away from the shoreline. At the very tip of Biddeford Pool, the trail, maintained by Maine Audubon Society through the 30-acre sanctuary, is short but spectacular with views of Wood Island Light and Saco Bay and an excellent bird-watching site; round trip is. The hike to the 484-ft. summit is short, but the views encompass Casco Bay, parts of Sebago Lake and on a clear day, Mount Washington in nearby New Hampshire.
The board has approved 25 projects in total so far and more are expected later this year. Difficulty: moderate to difficult. You can also visit at any time. McLellan Property: This 63. This trail is about 0. Wells Harbor Community Park, Wells. Resources: picnic area, guided nature programs, restrooms and changing room. It has a few steep steps at the top but is otherwise very manageable for just about anyone and great for kids; the walk up takes about 20 minutes. Beach Plum Farm, Kimball Farm North, Ogunquit River Trail Network, Payeur Preserve, Ogunquit.
Call the trust office at (207) 646-3604 to reserve a place, or e-mail. Middle Peak is accessible by two routes, the gentler Ginny's Way and Linny's Way, a clamber through the rocks of Devil's Den. Chambers of Commerce. The trail forks a short distance below the peak in a level area thick with white pines. Mark and Gail Roller Trail, Jeremy's Trail and Jenne's Trail feature short interconnnecting walks through woods and fields and along the Batson River. Anyone interested in joining any of these hikes is encouraged to visit the Great Works Regional Land Trust website or call the office for more information and confirmation of the hike status. Directions: Heading on north on Rte. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Tourist & Town in Print. Trail map available at visitor center and online; Kennebunk Land Trust Preserves are open to the public for recreational enjoyment. On the north shore of Cape Neddick, Short Sands Beach features a promenade with souvenir shops, restaurants, and a classic amusement arcade, while nearby York's Wild Kingdom has a zoo and theme park. Keay Brook Preserve.
Continue straight (turns into Ford Quint Road) for about 5. The trail starts with some wooden platforms and then changes over to a wide dirt path. Emmons Preserve, Smith Preserve, Tyler Brook Preserve, Grist Mill, Goose Rocks Beach, Goat Island Lighthouse, Ganny's Garden, James Woods, Various Harbor Islands. It is essential to understand the uses and restrictions of various kinds of public lands. 279 Fox Farm Hill Rd, North Berwick, ME, US. With a vertical rise of 550 feet, Ossipee Hill offers views of Little Ossipee Pond and the countryside. Some trails handicapped accessible by special arrangement. Park features one of Maine's last remaining undeveloped natural sand dunes. A first-hand account of the trail was highlighted in The Portland Press Herald in March 2012. The summit provides views of Mount Hope, some of Sanford, and other nearby attractions. Thus far, LMF has allocated more than $8 million, or 20% of the funds approved by lawmakers in 2021. In spring time, you can find a lot of mud on the first part of your hike and then a steep hill covered in slippery leaves in the middle of your hike.