The main trail is the White Trail which makes a loop of approximately 1 mile starting from the parking lot. From the main trail there are a variety of shortcuts and smaller loops. The White trail is a moderate walk down to the Sheepscot River and back up through mixed deciduous forest. The Green Trail provides a shortcut from the uplands down to the River passing a scenic little vernal pool and tree identification signs (0.3 miles to the stream). There are interpretive signs along the trails, corresponding with information found in the trail brochure available at the kiosk or at the Midcoast Conservancy website.
There are no facilities at this property. We ask that you follow carry-in/carry-out policy so others can enjoy the scenic beauty. Leave No Trace: please carry out what you carry in and do not take souvenirs. As hunting is permitted, both hunters and hikers should use extreme caution during hunting season.
Dogs should be under control of their owners at all times; please clean up after your pets.
Visit the Midcoast Conservancy website for more information or contact:
From North: Coming from ME Route 3, turn south onto the Turner Ridge Road in Palermo and follow the road for 2 miles. The parking area entrance is on the left 0.5 miles past the Gore Road intersection.
From South: Take ME Route 218 North from Wiscasset. Cross ME Route 17 and follow the Coopers Mills/Somerville Road north for 5 miles. Continue straight across ME Route 105 and follow the Turner Ridge Road for 2.7 miles. The Preserve parking area is on the right 200 feet past the Palermo/Somerville town line.
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