Huston Landing

This property offers foot access to the Damariscotta River and rewarding views of the water close to downtown Damariscotta.
Trail Activity
Walking
Length
0.40 miles, Round Trip
Difficulty
Easy
Town
Damariscotta
Surface
Dirt/Forest Floor
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

Description

Huston Landing is further proof that small is beautiful. Keep an eye out for horseshoe crabs, eagles, and osprey.

A gift to the DRA in 2006 from Huston Dodge, a local antiquarian, the preserve is named for Mr. Dodge’s mother’s family, who settled in this very spot in 1740, landing just to the south.

Other Information

Trail open to daytime use only. No camping or fires permitted. Dogs must be leashed or under control at all times. Please do not remove any vegetation and please respect area closures during nesting season.

Trail Manager

For more information visit the Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust website, or contact:

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust
PO Box 333
Damariscotta, ME 04543
Phone: (207) 563-1393
info@coastalrivers.org
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Trail Tips

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Be prepared for extreme weather. Bring rain/wind gear, warm clothing, and matches/fire starters.
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Trailhead Information

From US Route 1 in Damariscotta head south on ME Route 129 for 1.6 miles. A small pull off marked by a sign on the right allows parking for just a couple of vehicles. The trail heads down through the field to a large blue marker. Follow the trail down toward the shore past a prominent boulder (glacial erratic).

Click on a parking icon to get custom directions
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bethw7
June 30, 2020
Lovely field of lupine leading to the wooded trail. Quite steep in places, but worth it. Osprey nesting toward the left (we didn't look for the nest). Beautiful views looking out over Damariscotta River.
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