QUICK TRAIL FACTS
- Preserve Size: 75 acres
- Trail Mileage: 2 miles
- Pets: yes
- Difficulty: moderate
- Sights: views
Middle Mountain trails in red; Perry Creek Conservation Area trails in blue
I believe this 75-acre park is probably beautiful no matter the weather or time of year. I hiked during a rainy, foggy morning, and the landscape was still atmospheric — probably helped by the bright fall reds. I didn’t see any views, but I believe, based on the Vinalhaven Land Trust photos, that you can see quite a far ways from the summit, all the way to North Haven and the mainland.
The 180-foot summit is about 0.5 miles from the parking area if you hike counterclockwise. (Note: Along the way, I made a wrong turn, following a clear trail to Middle Mountain Road. I left this in my map to show where it is so people can avoid it.)
On the south side of the preserve, there’s a small spur to a view of Long Cove, where you are asked not to linger or make noise. The trail descend as you approach the cove. If you are hiking counterclockwise along the loop, the next section of trail is the steepest, bringing you across a few open ledges as you regain elevation.
Directions: From the ferry terminal, go left on Sands Road for 0.4 miles, right on Old Harbor Road for 0.3 miles, bear slightly left onto North Haven Road for 5.3 miles, and you’ll see the parking area and trailhead on the left.
