Ash Point Preserve

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This short trail through a spruce forest leads to a granite shorelines and spectacular views of Penobscot Bay.
Trail Activity
Hiking Walking Snowshoeing
Length
1.30 miles, Network
Difficulty
Easy
Town
Owls Head
Surface
Dirt/Forest Floor
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No

Description

The trail winds through spruce forests and birch groves, passing ancient apple trees and old stone walls along the way. All the trails lead to a granite shoreline, offering spectacular views of Penobscot Bay and Ash Island.

 

 

Other Information

This 34-acre preserve in Owls Head was originally protected in 1986 through a conservation easement. The landowner decided to donate the property to the Land Trust in 2017 to provide public access to the preserve.

Trail Manager

For more information, please visit the Georges River Land Trust website, or contact:

Georges River Land Trust
8 North Main Street, Suite 200
Rockland, ME 04841
Phone: (207) 594-5166
info@grlt.org
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Trail Tips

Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Camp at least 200 feet from lakes and streams.

Trailhead Information

From Rockland, drive south on ME-73, turn left onto North Shore Drive, then right onto Ash Point Drive. The parking lot is on the left about 2.5 miles down.

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