QUICK TRAIL FACTS
- Preserve Size: 47 acres
- Trail Mileage: ~0.7 to river
- Pets: yes
- Difficulty: easy
- Sights: Kennebunk River, Eastern Trail, mountain bike trail
There is a truly epic mountain bike trail at the start of this Arundel Conservation Trust trail. It looks really fun for kids, and we saw quite a few zipping around when we visited recently.
Walkers, meanwhile, can take the 0.7-mile trail to a bench overlooking the Kennebunk River. (Plus, since my visit, a trail has been added to create a ~1.6-mile loop! Check out the map below.) The property border here is clear here; nonetheless, there is a narrow trail that continues past it down the river. The path can be wet, and there are several bog bridges to help keep your socks dry.
It is about 1 mile one way to the Eastern Trail.
Directions: Parking is at the Arundel Town Hall, 257 Limerick Road. The first 100 yards or so of the trail is wheelchair accessible.
On the main Arundel trail, they have secreted fairy houses along the trail to excite and intrigue children. It’s a wonderful whimsical way to walk in the woods with children and get them involved in being outdoors.
That sounds fabulous for kids (and adults). I have spent many hours with children outside building fairy houses and villages — and in some cases, veritable fairy urban sprawl!
An additional trail has now made it a 1.6 loop trail. Nice trail. Looks like it will be good for birdwatching.
Joanne Stevens
Yay! I’m excited to get down there to explore, and I’ll bring my binos! Thank you for writing.