Babson Creek

This 36-acre preserve in Somesville features meadows, salt marsh, and a small wooded area that attracts wildlife throughout the year. 
Trail Activity
Hiking Walking Snowshoeing
Length
0.60 miles, Network
Difficulty
Easy
Town
Mount Desert
Surface
Grass
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No

Description

The Babson Creek Preserve is characterized by a mosaic of natural and managed habitats of significant ecological and scenic value. The salt marsh bordering the creek is relatively undisturbed by past land use and comprises one of the largest and most diverse salt marshes in conservation ownership on Mount Desert Island. The preserve's open fields afford long views across the wetlands to the mountains beyond. First settled as early as 1810, the property has had a long history of human activity.

Other Information

Preserve Guidelines

  • No camping permitted
  • No fires permitted
  • Foot traffic only; trails are not suitable for wheeled vehicles
  • Carry out all trash, including human and pet waste and toilet paper
  • Keep pets under control
  • Please respect the privacy of preserve neighbors
  • Do not remove archaeological artifacts

Trail Manager

For more information, visit the Maine Coast Heritage Trust website, or contact:

Maine Coast Heritage Trust

Maine Coast Heritage Trust
1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 201
Topsham, ME 04086
Phone: (207) 729-7366
stewardship@mcht.org
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Trail Tips

Respect Wildlife
Keep your pets under control at all times, to protect both them and wild animals, fragile environments, and the enjoyment of other visitors.
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Trailhead Information

At the stoplight just after the bridge onto Mount Desert Island, bear right to head south on ME-102. Go 4.2 miles to Somesville to the preserve entrance on the left.

From the south, the preserve is 0.2 miles up ME-102 from the junction of ME-3, ME-198, and ME-102 in Somesville, with the preserve entrance on the right.

The entrance for the preserve is also the driveway for the Maine Coast Heritage Trust offices.

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