Penny Lake Preserve

Adjacent to the Penny Lake wetland, rich in wildlife including beaver, muskrat, waterfowl and amphibians, there is a 16-acre field as well as woods. There is a 0.55 mile trail, plus a 1/2 mile handicap accessible trail.
Trail Activity
Snowshoeing Cross-country-skiing Walking
Length
1.00 mile, Network
Difficulty
Easy
Town
Boothbay Harbor
Surface
Dirt/Forest Floor
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No

Description

Penny Lake Preserve is a freshwater wetland with adjoining woodlands and open field. At the neck of the lake there is an ADA compliant handicapped accessible trail appropriate for wheelchairs and strollers which crosses a wooden bridge with bench seats. An abundant variety of wildlife may be viewed, including migratory and nesting birds, turtles, beaver, deer, and even a very occasional moose. In addition, numerous plants thrive in this varied natural habitat, from wildflowers to cattails and from hardwood trees to evergreens.

Located in downtown Boothbay Harbor, close to the YMCA, the schools, food and drug stores, and the region’s retirement community, St. Andrews Village, this preserve enjoys frequent and regular use by the community as well as visitors. It includes a 19-acre parcel purchased from the McKenneys, a 10-acre parcel donated by Tom and Richard Wilson, a 25-acre easement from St. Andrews Village, and trail easements donated by Steve and Richard Malcom as well as St. Andrews Village.

Penny Lake Preserve is dedicated to the memory of Jack Heald, whose family contributed substantially to the purchase of the McKenney property. Funds also were provided by the Land for Maine’s Future Program, US Fish and Wildlife, Fields Pond Foundation and other generous donors. The ADA compliant trail was partially funded by The State of Maine’s Dept. of Conservation Recreational Trails Program.

Other Information

The Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) manages the preserve and has worked to preserve the scenic beauty of the Boothbay region since 1980 through conserving land for the benefit and enjoyment of the residents and visitors.

BRLT properties are open for quiet, low impact activities. When visiting this BRLT property, please observe the following rules:

  • Overnight camping and fires are not allowed.
  • Keep dogs within your sight and under control and carry out all litter.
  • Parties greater than 10 must obtain permission from BRLT first.
  • Commercial use is not permitted.

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This trail passes through a property that was acquired in part with funds from the Land for Maine’s Future program. For more information about the LMF program and the places it has helped to protect, please visit the LMF webpage.

Trail Manager

Visit Boothbay Region Land Trust online for more information and a printable map or contact:

Boothbay Region Land Trust

Boothbay Region Land Trust
PO Box 183
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
Phone: (207) 633-4818
brlt@bbrlt.org
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Trailhead Information

From the traffic light at the junction of ME Routes 27 and 96 in Boothbay Harbor, go north on ME Route 27 just 0.1 miles. Turn left between the Boothbay Harbor Chamber of Commerce and the Flagship Inn and proceed 0.1 miles down past the Carousel Theater to the BRLT parking area.

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linnane
April 18, 2020
This is a pleasant trail through varied habitat in the middle of the Boothbay Harbor commercial area. It should be a great spot for birders because of its mixed forest, meadows, and wetlands. It includes an ADA-compliant main trail that crosses a bridge with views of a riparian marsh.
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