Dyer-Hutchinson Trail

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Connecting with Cross Hill and Winnick Woods, the Dyer-Hutchinson trail rambles through open scrub and densely forested woods.
Trail Activity
Hiking Walking Snowshoeing Mountain-biking
Length
0.40 miles, One Way
Difficulty
Easy
Town
Cape Elizabeth
Surface
Dirt/Forest Floor, Boardwalk/Bog Bridging
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No

Description

Dyer-Hutchinson, along with Winnick Woods and Cross Hill, make up nearly 200 acres of complementary preserves. Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities abound throughout the varied terrain and land types found on these three properties. The Dyer-Hutchinson trail rambles through open scrub and densely forested woods. Popular recreational activities on these trails include mountain biking, trail running, and snowshoeing.

The Dyer-Hutchinson 50-acre conservation easement was donated by Thomas L. Hinkle in order to protect historic property. The house is protected by a historical preservation easement and portions of the property are managed for sustainable forestry and as a commercial cut-your-own Christmas tree farm.

Other Information

Please cherish and help care for this natural preserve, by limit trail use to daytime hours only, carry out all waste, and staying on marked trails.

Please, no:

  • foraging
  • commercial use of property
  • motorized vehicles
  • fires and camping
  • hunting
  • alcoholic beverages and illegal substances

Notice for Dog Owners:

  • Keep dogs within sight at all times and remove all dog waste.
  • Please keep dogs out of sensitive habitat areas.
  • No commercial dog walking at any time.
  • Reminder: Maine Law requires dog license and rabies tag on collar at all times.

Trail Manager

For additional information, visit the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust website, or contact:

Cape Elizabeth Land Trust
330 Ocean House Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
Phone: (207) 767-6054
info@capelandtrust.org
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Trail Tips

Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Stick to established trails and campsites. If there's no trail, try to walk on rock, gravel, or snow and spread out so that your group doesn't create a trail.

Trailhead Information

Parking is available on the side of the road by the trailhead, next to and across from 1147 Sawyer Road. To get there, head east on Broadway from US-1, and go 0.7 miles. Turn right on Evans Street, and go another 0.7 miles to Highland Avenue. Turn right on Highland Avenue and go 0.2 miles. Turn left on Ficket Street and go 0.7 miles to Sawyer Road. The trailhead is 0.3 miles down Sawyer Road on the left, just past the Christmas tree farm.

Additional parking areas and trailheads for Winnick Woods, available on Sawyer Road and Eastman Road, offer access to this trail via the Winnick Woods trails.

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