The Rhoda and Leon Cohen River Trail at Round Top Farm Preserve is an eight-foot-wide trail with a gentle grade, accessible for wheelchairs, strollers, bicycles, and anyone traveling on foot. The trail is 0.3 miles long and connects Round Top Farm to the Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site. You can get to the trail Read More
Wildlife Watching
Maine is home to many iconic species of wildlife—the Common Loon, black bears, Canada lynx, Osprey, and of course, moose! Exploring Maine's outdoors often offers you a glimpse of these beautiful creatures. Learn more about Maine wildlife in our Creature Feature. Explore these locations for a chance to see Maine's wildlife up close. Please remember to leave their nests, dens, and young offspring alone if you come across them while exploring.
Gulf Hagas — Whitecap
This 8,400-acre parcel of mostly forested land is in the middle of Maine’s 100-Mile Wilderness. It lies right next to Gulf Hagas, the summit of Whitecap Mountain, and 11 miles of the Appalachian Trail. It was therefore the focus of conservation efforts by the Forest Society of Maine and the Appalachian Mountain Club in order Read More
Moose River — #5 Bog
This preserve, managed by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands since 2009, encompasses thousands of acres of beautiful forests, frontage along the Moose River, and the #5 Bog. This bog is the only large intermontane peatland in the northeastern United States, and it was designated as a National Natural Landmark by the U.S. National Parks Read More
Crooked River Forest
Grants from the Land for Maine’s Future program in 2016 helped enable the purchase of several forested parcels near the Crooked River in Harrison and Otisfield. The largest of these is Loon Echo Land Trust’s Intervale parcel, which contains more than a mile of frontage on the river and some easy trails down to the Read More
Grafton Notch Conservation Project
In 2007, the Grafton Notch Conservation Project was completed to preserve this parcel of pristine, heavily wooded land that is located in one of New England’s top hiking areas. The property encompasses the southeast slope of Old Speck Mountain, four miles of the Grafton Notch Loop Trail, and a popular snowmobile path. These 3,688 acres Read More
Bald and Ragged Mountains
Both standing at about 1,300 ft., these twin peaks present Midcoast residents and visitors with some excellent hikes and spectacular views of shimmering lakes, dense forests, and nearby Penobscot Bay. Coastal Mountains Land Trust has spearheaded ambitious efforts to conserve these mountains and their surrounding areas for decades. They manage a good deal of the Read More
Hacker’s Hill
Hacker’s Hill Preserve is a 27-acre property owned by Loon Echo Land Trust that is located near Sebago Lake in southern Maine. The preserve’s jewel is its hilltop vista, on which visitors gather to relax, picnic, and enjoy gorgeous views of the White Mountains and the Lakes Region. The breathtaking sunset seen from atop Hacker’s Read More
Rumford Whitecap Mountain Preserve
This Mahoosuc Land Trust project offers nature lovers with a unique opportunity to explore two very different ecological systems in a single visit. The Rumford Whitecap Mountain Preserve includes two trails of moderate difficulty that lead right up to the site’s signature bald summit. Hikers who reach this 2,412’ peak are rewarded with an extraordinary Read More
Baldwin Hill Conservation Cemetery, Fayette
The Baldwin Hill Conservation Cemetery in Fayette is a 10-acre area with a 0.25-mile universally accessible trail that is ADA compliant. This serene spot in Central Maine is a wonderful place to visit for reflection and some quiet time amongst Maine’s beautiful trees. This is an especially beautiful spot to visit during the fall foliage Read More
