Griggs Preserve

The Griggs Preserve trails traverse mixed deciduous and coniferous forests along the tidal portion of the Sheepscot River with views across the railroad tracks to salt marshes.
Trail Activity
Snowshoeing Cross-country-skiing Walking Hiking
Length
1.50 miles, Network
Difficulty
Easy, Moderate
Town
Newcastle
Surface
Dirt/Forest Floor
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No

Description

The 56-acre Griggs Preserve is owned by the Midcoast Conservancy and is a haven for wildlife. While visiting, keep an eye out for deer, turkey, porcupine and pileated woodpeckers. Trails wind through beautiful forestland to a scenic vista overlooking the Sheepscot River. Look right towards the reversing falls at Sheepscot Village and left to the railroad bridge in Wiscasset.

White Shad Run (1.5 miles): This trail loops 1.5 miles through this parcel of huge pines, stonewalls, rock outcrops and woodpecker hideouts.

Blue Heron Leg (0.25 miles): A short loop off the main trail continues along the river and up to the NW corner of the property through early successional forest and signs of past land clearing.

Red Salmon Loop (0.15 miles): This is another side loop off White Shad Run that goes around a natural spring and bog at the SW corner of the preserve, and then passes by porcupine dens. Ferns and mosses are abundant, and a carpet of wildflowers blooms here in the spring.

Other Information

There are no facilities at this property. Leave No Trace: please carry out what you carry in and do not take souvenirs. Though the property borders the railroad tracks, they are private. For your own safety, please stay off the tracks. As hunting is permitted, both hunters and hikers should use extreme caution during hunting season.

Dogs should be under control of their owners at all times; please clean up after your pets.

Trail Manager

Visit the Midcoast Conservancy website for more information or contact:

Midcoast Conservancy

Midcoast Conservancy
290 US Route One
PO Box 439
Edgecomb, ME 04556
Phone: (207) 389-5150
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Trail Tips

Respect Wildlife
Keep wildlife wild: do not feed, follow, approach, or otherwise harass wild animals. Doing so may alter their natural behaviors.
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Trailhead Information

Coming from downtown Wiscasset, take US Route 1 North for 2 miles and turn left at the top of a hill onto Cochran Road. Proceed 1.25 miles and turn left onto Trails End Road. This road is marked with a “Private Driveway” sign. The winding road leads to the parking turn-off on your left. Please keep all cars in the parking area and respect our neighbors’ privacy by remaining on Midcoast Conservancy property.

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emc
April 20, 2021
This trail needs some TLC. I couldn't tell if it has had a hard winter or needs more volunteers. The path is very uneven and there are few blazes. An experienced hiker, I was off trail twice with no blazes in sight. As expected there are many ticks. The train track runs along the conservancy for a while so it is hard to see the water. Just up the road a bit from Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts.
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