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Devil’s Back Trail Area Town of Harpswell
Curtis Farm Preserve Harpswell Heritage Land Trust
CURTIS COVE
HIKING
SNOWSHOEING
HIKING
BYLES POINT LOOP NORTH
GREAT ISLAND
SNOWSHOEING
CUT - OFF TRAIL
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DOGS ALLOWED
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WILLIAMS FIELD
BASIN COVE PICNIC AREA
GUN POINT COVE LOOP
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ORR ’ S ISLAND
DOGS ALLOWED
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WATER ACCESS
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Bog Trails: 1.25 mi, 1.5 hrs, mod- erate Scenic Views Parking Water Access Curtis Farm Preserve Picnic Table
THE “PEBBLE”
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BASIN COVE
OTTER CREEK TRAIL
SEAL ROCK TRAIL
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Bench Parking
SCENIC VIEW
GUN POINT COVE
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WATER ACCESS
Town Property Trail, 2.2 mi, Moderate
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BYLES POINT LOOP SOUTH
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The Devil’s Back Trails on Orr’s Island comprises two trails. The West side trail winds through mixed forest, including everything from old growth pines to a few hardy apple trees. The easy loop trail descends to Long Cove, providing numerous views of the water. The East side trail runs along Gun Point Cove. There are many spots to stop and enjoy the water view, including Seal Rock where at half tide or lower, seals might be swimming, fishing, and sun bathing. Be on the lookout for ospreys nestled in large “stick nests,” or soaring over the cove searching for fish to eat.
The 1.25-mile trail system takes visitors through field, forest and to coastal bays, with scenic views along the way. The Preserve includes forest, a large meadow, shoreline on both Curtis Cove and Basin Cove, gravel beaches, a freshwater pond, forested freshwater wetlands and 15 acres of intertidal mud flats. On a clear day, the views across Middle Bay, as far west as Mt. Washington are impressive. The trail around the field to the “pebble” is worth a visit, and an accessible picnic are on Basin Cove offer a place for rest and relaxation.
SWIMMING
NO BIKES ALLOWED
Directions: There are two access points to the preserve. For the upland access, from the intersection of Rt. 123 and Bath Rd. at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, follow Rt. 123 south for 11.4 miles. The parking lot is in a field on the right. For the shore access, follow Rt. 123 south another .2 miles and then turn right on Ash Point Rd. Take your first right on Basin Point Rd. and drive .5 miles to a parking lot on the right. 1554 Harpswell Neck Road and 104 Basin Point Road. N43.76181 W70.01372. HHLT Property Rules
Directions: From Cook’s Corner in Brunswick, follow Rt. 24 south for 9.4 miles. Soon after crossing onto Orr’s Island, look for a parking area on the left. The trail begins across the street from the parking. 1203 Harpswell Islands Road. N43.786706 W69.949201. Town Property Rules • No overnight parking, no camping, no open fires. No alcohol. • Carry in, carry out. • Do not pick or dig up any living things. • Dogs on leash from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily • Pets must be under owner’s control ( means the dog is within sight and returns upon command). • Follow dog leash rules and carry out all dog waste. • Please report any damage around the Trail to the Town of Harpswell. • Please respect private landowners’ properties.
• Carry in, carry out. • Pedestrian use only. • No overnight parking. No open fires. No camping. • Dogs must be on leash during bird nesting season, April 15-July 31. All other times, dogs must be under owner control , and not bother wildlife,
neighbors, or other users. • Carry out all dog waste. • Hunting is allowed. Wear blaze orange and take appropriate safety precautions during hunting season. • Trapping is allowed with written permission from HHLT.
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