QUICK TRAIL FACTS
- Preserve Size: 138 acres
- Trail Mileage: ~3 miles in network
- Pets: yes
- Difficulty: moderate
- Sights: Damariscotta River, lily pond, streams, rock ledges
This is a fantastic trail. It takes you to little ponds, vernal pools, small streams and beautiful sea views. The trail parallels the ocean (well, it’s the mouth of Damariscotta River, but it feels and looks like the ocean) for a good stretch, about 650 feet (but somehow it felt like longer). The trails total almost 3 miles.
The land trust lists the preserve’s features as a lily pond, old beaver dam, woodland pond, rock ledges, and gravel shoreline with views across to South Bristol and the White Islands.
Much of the trail system is moderate, but the going gets steeper and more challenging as you approach the river.
Directions: Proceed 3.8 miles on Route 96, starting from the traffic light at the intersection with Route 27. (You will pass through the town of East Boothbay). Soon after Alley Rd. on the right look for the Linekin Preserve parking lot on the left.
