Places of Interest:
1807 dock and site of Richardson’s store — All that remains of the dock is ballast. Look for the pile of big round stones on the beach, and for the old cellar hole that marks the site of Mr. Richardson’s store.
White Rock Point (not accessible at high tide)— a spectacular example of the Ellsworth schist, the bedrock of north Deer Isle. The whitish weathered surface is typical of this formation as are the tightly folded layers in the rocks.
Wood Lilies — in the hidden meadow. Commonly found in farm meadows, Wood Lilies have declined along with the coastal farms. Enjoy them and leave them for others to enjoy.
Original ferry landing road — tracks through the row of aspens to the 1807 dock area.
Scott family farmstead — For years this farm was active and typical of farms on the island. Today such large open fields are rare on Deer Isle.
Sandy beach — an excellent place to relax. At low tide look for the small creatures that live below the high tide line. South of the beach, behind a berm, lies a brackish tidal marsh containing both freshwater and saltwater plant species. Low salinity, due to plenty of fresh water draining from upland, has allowed for breeding frogs and the freshwater plants to survive. This marsh is also a great location for spotting interesting birds.
Scenic vistas — of Eggemoggin Reach, the bridge and Sargentville. The boathouse directly across the Reach is next to the former ferry landing and steamship wharf in Sargentville.
Guidelines
Downeast Phenology Trail
While visiting this beautiful trail take part in our scientific research project, which is part of the Downeast Phenology Trail. Millions of songbirds migrate south every fall along the northeast coastline. To get from here to there they need stopovers to refuel on fruits and insects. This hiking trail is one of those stopover locations.
As the climate changes, temperatures are going up. And as things heat up, fruits ripen and insects emerge earlier and earlier. But, birds are migrating south later and later. Will there be any fruits or insects left for the birds when they fly through our region? You can help us answer this question--check out our project website before you go for your hike.
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Access to the property is off Route 15 at the end of the Causeway just across from Causeway Beach. Signs, a kiosk, and brochures will welcome you. Like all IHT preserves, parking is limited so come early or come back another day if the area is full.
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