Blue Point Preserve

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Blue Point Preserve provides a unique opportunity to relax and take in the beauty of Scarborough Marsh away from the bustle of beach traffic. A wide gravel path makes for an easy walk any time of year. 
Trail Activity
Walking Snowshoeing
Length
0.70 miles, Loop
Difficulty
Easy
Town
Scarborough
Surface
Dirt/Forest Floor, Gravel/Crushed Stone, Other
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

Description

A short wooded trail from the parking area leads to the Marsh View Loop Trail. The southern leg of the loop is a wide gravel path with minimal grades.

The northern leg of the loop is slightly more challenging with narrower rustic tread and somewhat steeper grades, including a wooden staircase. It offers views down into what was an old gravel pit, and is now a cattail marsh frequented by many bird species.

A short spur off the eastern side of the loop leads to a bench with a secluded view of Scarborough Marsh and the railroad. 

Other Information

  • The trail is open dawn to dusk.
  • Due to the proximity with our neighbors, please keep you dog leashed at all times. 
  • Biking is not allowed on the preserve.
  • Bradford Lane is a private road; please use the access trail between the parking area and the main trail instead of walking on Bradford Lane.
  • Support for the purchase of Blue Point Preserve came from the Town of Scarborough’s Land Acquisition Reserve Fund, the Friends of Scarborough Marsh, Blue Point Congregational Church of Christ and many individual donors.

Trail Manager

For additional information, visit the Sacarborough Land Trust website, or contact:

Scarborough Land Trust
7 Oak Hill Terrace, Suite 202 / Scarborough, ME 04074
PO Box 1237 / Scarborough, ME 04070
Phone: (207) 289-1199
info@scarboroughlandtrust.org
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Trail Tips

Minimize Campfire Impacts
Follow the Maine Forest Service fire regulations and check the current fire danger level before you go camping.

Trailhead Information

From US-1, head southeast on ME-9 (Pine Point Road). Go 2.1 miles on Pine Point Road, then turn left onto Seavey Landing Road, just before the Blue Point Congregational Church. The parking area for the trailhead is the first right after the church entrance. 

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