2023 Harpswell Maine Hiking Guide

Bowdoin Coastal Studies Center

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Wilson’s Cove Trail Harpswell Heritage Land Trust

Wilson’s Cove

HIKING SNOWSHOEING

HIKING SNOWSHOEING

DOGS ALLOWED

DOGS ALLOWED

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Legend

SCENIC VIEW

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Scenic View Parking Conservation Easement Trail: .25 mi, 15 minutes, easy

WATER ACCESS

P Widgeon Cove Trail Parking Lot

GREAT FOR KIDS

SCENIC VIEW

.25 miles

NO BIKES ALLOWED

This short out-and-back trail brings hikers to a dramatic cliff overlooking Wilson’s Cove. The views up and down Middle Bay, and across to Birch Island are spectacular. The end of the trail provides a quiet place to take in the water, land and sky. On a still day, the reflection along the shore shimmers on the water and the retreating tide reveals seaweed-covered rocks for roosting gulls and cormorants.

GREAT FOR KIDS

The Schiller Coastal Studies Center on Orr’s Island provides lovely coastal walking trails. A fine old farm with 2.5 miles of coastline, 3.6 miles of trails and a variety of habitats, it offers great views of Long Cove and Harpswell Sound and opportunities to view wildlife or just take a quiet walk in the woods. 220 Bayview Road. Directions: From Cook’s Corner in Brunswick, follow Rt. 24 south for 10.7 miles. Take a right on Bayview Rd. Continue for just about one mile until you see a kiosk on the right. N43.788530, W69.957960 Town Property Rules • Park at the kiosk and do not drive further into the property. • Stay on the designated trails. • Many ongoing research projects occur at CSC, please respect any flags, markings, or other scientific equipment. • Do not collect anything. • These trails are designed for foot traffic only (no bicycles or motorized vehicles). • The trails are open dawn to dusk. • Dogs must be on a leash and stay on the main trails. Please carry out any waste left by pets. • Hunting is strictly forbidden. • No camping, smoking, or fires allowed on the property.

Directions : From the intersection of Rt. 123 and Bath Rd. at Bowdoin College (Brunswick), follow Rt. 123 south for 7.4 mi. Look for a small parking lot and sign on the right. 698 Harpswell Neck Road. N43.812388 W69.974531.

HHLT Property Rules • Open dawn to dusk. • Carry in, carry out. • Pedestrian use only. • Stay on the trail. • No overnight parking, no camping. no open fires. • Dogs must be on the 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.

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