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A trail through the woods with spectacular views as a reward!


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Map Key

1.9

Miles

3.0

KM

Point to Point

171' 52 m

High

13' 4 m

Low

181' 55 m

Up

145' 44 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Spring · Views · Wildlife

Description

Nice shaded loop with some good views. The main attractions are a "fairy house building zone" for kids, a beautiful meadow, and the views from the top of the cliff.

The first 0.4 miles (when doing the loop clockwise) follow the coastline and are wheelchair accessible. At the end of it there is a "fairy house building area" where kids have built fairy houses out of sticks and stones, as well as a picnic table.

After the end of the accessible trail, it turns inland, becomes narrower and more technical (still mostly flat though), and takes you to the beautiful Henry Creek meadow.

After the meadow the trail becomes more challenging again and takes you up a hill and then down again to the other side of the island. There it follows the coast again and takes you up to a 150 ft cliff with beautiful view of Long Reach.

After the cliff you loop back to the beginning on a trail through the woods.

Shared By:

Aaron I with improvements by John Bryson

Trail Ratings

  4.2 from 6 votes

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in Harpswell

#10283

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in Harpswell

#136

in Maine

#10,283

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Photos

Plank bridge over creek.
Dec 30, 2019 near Harpswe…, ME
Panorama of trail view of Long Reach from cliffs.
Dec 30, 2019 near Harpswe…, ME
View from cliff over Long Reach.
Dec 30, 2019 near Harpswe…, ME
Henry Creek Meadow.
Jun 23, 2023 near Harpswe…, ME
Hikers are encouraged to use natural materials to build Fairy Houses in specific areas of this trail.
Dec 30, 2019 near Harpswe…, ME
Unknown mushroom fruiting body.
Dec 30, 2019 near Harpswe…, ME

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Jul 21, 2023
DAVID SUSMAN
Beautiful views, trails were well marked, there were some fresh bear tracks in one area. The fairy houses were fun. 1.9mi — 1h 55m
Apr 10, 2021
Kendall Scott
3.8mi — 2h 02m
Jul 24, 2018
Scott Burtchell
Jul 6, 2018
John Bryson
Sep 21, 2017
Mel C
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