A 0.9 mile loop trail, blazed white, begins at the parking lot. About half way around the loop, a one way trail extends 0.6 miles to the north, rising 200 feet along an old logging road, offering the possibility of a two mile moderate hike.
The generally forested habitat includes several old gravel pits which have become ponds as well as some wetlands. The preserve is rich in flora and fauna; an occasional beaver and moose have been sighted, as well as a wide variety of birdlife. Mixed hardwoods are interspersed with evergreens and the forest floor is thickly carpeted with wildflowers and ferns.
The preserve’s 144 acres, donated in 2006 by the Pine Tree Conservation Society, were once open pasture, later abandoned to tree growth. It is one of three BRLT preserves located near the center of town, which together offer the possibility of exploring a whole gamut of habitats and/or planning extensive hikes.
For more information, visit the Boothbay Region Land Trust website, or contact:
From the traffic light at the junction of ME-27 and ME-96, travel east on ME-96 for 0.5 mile. The parking lot at the preserve entrance is tucked in on the left.
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