2023 Harpswell Maine Hiking Guide

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Johnson Field Preserve Harpswell Heritage Land Trust Mackerel Cove Lot Town of Harpswell

Little Ponds Preserve Harpswell Heritage Land Trust

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Little Ponds Preserve

HIKING SNOWSHOEING

DOGS ALLOWED

Trail: .9 miles, 35 minutes, easy Marsh

BOAT HOUSE

PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH

NORTH LOOP

MILL POND TIDAL

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SCENIC VIEW

DOGS ALLOWED

.25 MILE

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GREAT FOR KIDS

SCENIC VIEW

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MACKEREL COVE

Picnic Table Water Access Swimming Johnson Field Preserve Town Property Scenic View

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WATER ACCESS

HEN COVE

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POND

QUAHOG BAY

PICNIC SPOT

.1 miles

The easy trail on this 22-acre Preserve is perfect for anyopne looking for a peaceful walk or for some bird watching. Tiemer Pond, now a cattail marsh, provides foraging and nesting habitat for several bird species. Mill Pond’s intertidal mud flats at the head of Hen Cove provide habitat for shorebirds, wading birds, numerous invertebrates, and soft-shell clams. The South Loop offers views of the cattail marsh while the North Loop is on private property and follows the edge of Mill Pond before turning back into the forest. Directions : From Cook’s Corner in Brunswick, follow Rt. 24 south for 4.1 miles. Turn left onto Cundy’s Harbor Road. In 3 miles, turn right onto Bethel Point Road. Drive about one mile and look for a parking lot on the right, just south of the intersection, Bethel Point Road and Little Ponds Road. 206 Bethel Point Road. N43.79893 W69.90619 HHLT Property Rules

The open field at the head of Mackerel Cove has been a Bailey Island landmark for generations. Overlooking one of Maine’s most scenic working harbors, Johnson Field Preserve, owned by Harpswell Heritage Land Trust, and the Mackerel Cove Lot, owned by the Town of Harpswell, offer visitors a place for family picnics, wintertime sledding, quiet moments of reflection, access to the beach and spectacular views. This is a great place to launch a kayak, collect shells, or go for a swim. Fishermen use part of the lot for seasonal storage. Both sites are available for rental for special events.

SWIMMING

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Directions: From Cook’s Corner in Brunswick, follow Rt. 24 south for 14.2 miles. The field comes into view at the intersection with Abner Point Road. Turn right on Abner Point Road and immediately left into a parking lot. 25 Abner Point Road, Bailey Island. N43.731621 W69.997548. Town & HHLT Property Rules

• Carry in, carry out. • Pedestrian use only. • No overnight parking, camping, or open fires. • Dogs must be on leash during bird nesting season, April 15-July 31. At 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. • No trapping.

• Carry out all dog waste. • No hunting or discharge of firearms. • Johnson Field can be rented for special events. Contact HHLT. • Mackerel Cove can be rented for special events. Contact Town of Harpswell.

• Carry in, carry out. • Pedestrian use only. • No overnight parking. No open fires. No camping. • Park in designated areas. • Dogs must be under owner control and not bother wildlife, the neighbors, or other users.

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