The trail is a “lollipop” loop through wetlands and forested uplands. It travels 0.1 miles from the trailhead before reaching the loop proper. At the far end of the loop, a 0.1 mile spur trail leads to the bank of Mill Brook. This trail is much easier to walk than much of the Mill Brook trail network to the north, making it perfect for all ages.
Mill Brook runs from Highland Lake in Windham to central Westbrook where it empties into the Presumpscot River. As many as nine different fish species historically migrated to and from the ocean via the brook, providing an important ecological link between marine and terrestrial ecosystems. The return of alewives to the brook is the first step in restoring that ecology. Mill Brook is notable for the largest annual migration of alewife fish from Casco Bay to Highland Lake.
For more information, visit the Presumscot Regional Land Trust website, or contact:
From Portland or from exit 48 off I-95, head west on ME-258. At the intersection where ME-258 goes left, continue straight onto Cumberland Street and cross the river. 0.4 miles after the river take a right on Park Street. Go 0.8 miles, then bear right on E Bridge Street. After 0.2 miles, take a left on Dolley Road to the Millbrook Estates, bearing right at the Y. The trailhead is behind the Millbrook Estates parking lot, at the northeast corner of the campus.
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