Otter Brook Preserve

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All-season trails meander through the forest and provide pleasant walking, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing alongside a stream.
Trail Activity
Walking Hiking Snowshoeing Cross-country-skiing
Length
1.60 miles, Network
Difficulty
Moderate
Town
Harpswell
Surface
Dirt/Forest Floor
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No

Description

Otter Brook Preserve runs alongside one of the largest freshwater streams in Harpswell. This freshwater marsh, stream, and pond system is a scarce resource in our coastal community. The trails offer quiet woods and glimpses of the brook and the wildlife that rely on it, including great blue herons, ducks, and dragonflies.

Otter Brook Preserve was protected from development by Harpswell Heritage Land Trust, numerous generous local donors, and the Town of Harpswell, in order to preserve its essential wildlife habitat and protect the marine water quality for clams and other ocean life living in Ewing Narrows and Harpswell Cove.

Other Information

VISITOR GUIDELINES

  • Carry in, carry out.
  • Pedestrian use only.
  • No overnight parking.
  • No open fires.
  • No camping.
  • Dogs must be on leash to protect wildlife and neighboring farm animals.
  • Carry out all dog waste.
  • Hunting is allowed. Wear blaze orange and take appropriate safety precautions during hunting season.
  • No trapping.
  • Please respect wildlife, neighbors and other users.

Trail Manager

For additional information, visit the Harpswell Heritage Trust website, or contact:

Harpswell Heritage Land Trust
PO Box 359
Harpswell, ME 04079
Phone: (207) 721-1121
info@hhltmaine.org
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Trail Tips

Dispose of Waste Properly
Dispose of solid human waste in a cathole 6-8 inches deep and at least 200 feet from water, camp, or trails. Don't forget to cover it up when you're done!

Trailhead Information

From the intersection of ME-123 and Bath Road by Bowdoin College in Brunswick, follow ME-123 south for 6.1 miles to the parking lot on the left, at 429 Harpswell Neck Road.

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