The white-blazed Norman Van Horn Trail forms a 0.9 mile loop around the property, including a section along the east shore of Tibbetts Pond. The blue-blazed Golden Crowned Kinglet Trail extends from the southwest corner of the Norman Van Horn Trail 0.2 miles down to a wonderful wetland viewing location.
In addition to its designation significant waterfowl wildlife habitat for inland waterfowl and wading birds by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Tibbetts Pond is also a popular recreational area for bird watchers and ice-skaters.
In May 2010, ornithologist Jeff Wells documented 75 species of birds utilizing the area.
For more information, visit the Boothbay Region Land Trust website, or contact:
Boothbay Region Land TrustFrom the junction of ME-27 and ME-96 at the light in Boothbay Harbor, travel east on ME-96 for 5.2 miles. Turn right onto Van Horn Road and proceed 0.3 miles, to a small parking area on the left. Please do not park along road.
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