Wilson’s Cove Trail Parking Lot
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Skolfield Shores Preserve Harpswell Heritage Land Trust
Widgeon Cove Trail Harpswell Heritage Land Trust
SALT MARSH
MERRICONEGAN LOOP
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MIDDLE BAY COVE
HEMLOCK LOOP
HIKING SNOWSHOEING
HIKING SNOWSHOEING
HISTORIC BOAT HOUSE
MERRICONEGAN FARM
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SCENIC VIEW
DOGS ALLOWED
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Bench
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Bridge Water Access
Scenic View
GREAT FOR KIDS
Bridge Bench
SCENIC VIEW
Salt Marsh
Skolfield Shores Preserve
Conservation Easement Trail: .6 mi, 30 minutes, moderate
LIBERTY FARM TRAIL
Trail: 1 mi, 30 minutes, moderate
WATER ACCESS
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Widgeon Cove
.1 miles
.25 MILES
This short loop trail is the perfect way to take in beautiful Widgeon Cove on Harpswell Sound. The path winds through woodlands, across ravines and along the shoreline where there are dramatic views of the cove. At these scenic viewpoints, visitors can enjoy a picnic with family and friends, take pictures, or just sit quietly to observe waterfowl, wading birds and other wildlife.
NO DOGS ALLOWED
Skolfield Shores Preserve is well-suited for a pleasant walk or spotting a wide range of birds, from meadowlarks to terns. For a total of a mile, the Hemlock and Merrucoonegan loops wind through varied forest habitat and provide views of the cove and the saltwater marsh separating Brunswick and Harpswell. A spur trail leads a turn-of-the-century boathouse along the shore. Horseshoe crabs can be seen coming to shore to lay their eggs in May and June. The separate Liberty Farm Trail, south of the main trailhead on Harpswell Neck Rd., is a quick trip down to the water.
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NO BIKES ALLOWED
Directions : From the intersection of Rt. 123 and Bath Rd at Bowdoin College (Brunswick), follow Rt. 123 south for 7.4 miles. Immediately after the Wilson’s Cove Trail parking lot on the right, look for the Widgeon Cove Trail parking lot on the left. 709 Harpswell Neck Road. N43.811644 W69.974791.
Directions : From the intersection of Rt. 123 and Bath Rd. at Bowdoin College (Brunswick), follow Rt. 123 south for 4.6 mi. Turn right into Skolfield Drive and then take an immediate left into the parking lot for the Preserve. 33 Skolfield Drive. N43.853520 W69.949132.
HHLT Property Rules • Open dawn to dusk. • Carry in, carry out. • Pedestrian use only. • No overnight parking, no camping, no open fires. • Dogs must be on a leash.
• Carry out all dog waste. • No hunting or discharge of firearms. • Please respect wildlife, neighbors and other users. • This trail is on private property. Please respect the owner’s privacy.
HHLT Property Rules • Carry in, carry out. • Pedestrian use only. • No overnight parking, no camping. no open fires. • No dogs allowed. • Hunting is allowed. Wear blaze orange and take appropriate safety
precautions during hunting season. • Trapping is allowed with written permission from HHLT. • Please respect wildlife, neighbors and other users.
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