In 1994, the Doyle-Finnegan family donated 16 acres in Damariscotta to the Pemaquid Watershed Association, thereby creating the Doyle Preserve for all to enjoy. The preserve provides public access to 1200 feet on Pemaquid Pond, just over 1 mile of trails, and serves as an outdoor learning site for use by schools and other groups. The forested woodland provides habitat for a variety of wildlife, such as pileated woodpeckers, red fox, and red squirrels.
The Blue Trail follows the shore of Pemaquid Pond offering beautiful views. Take special care finding the trail, the trailhead and the kiosk are separated by a private driveway.
Visitors are welcome to enjoy this preserve during daylight hours, fires are not allowed.
Leashed dogs are permitted.
For more information visit the Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust website, or contact:
From Damariscotta, take the Biscay Road 2 miles and turn left onto Egypt Road (just before Pinkham’s Plantation, a landscaping business located on the right). Travel 1.7 miles and turn right onto Castaway Cove Road. Preserve parking area is 0.1 of a mile down on the right. The trailhead is located 0.1 miles further down the road on the right.
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