QUICK TRAIL FACTS
- Preserve Size: 230 acres
- Trail Mileage: 1.5 miles one way
- Pets: yes
- Difficulty: easy to moderate
- Sights: pond
The one-mile (one way) trail follows a gradual downhill through four distinct forests, including a light, airy oak forest, to the shores of Pitcher Pond. Note that at one point the ~1.5-mile trail, about half way down, takes a sharp turn where it intersects with a snowmobile path.
When the path gets close to the water, it briefly merges with a dirt drive for a small, cute cottage that sits right next to the trail’s end. The rocks in the water look a bit slimy, but if you’re determined to swim, you certainly can!
The 230-acre Coastal Mountains Land Trust preserve extends across the street, but there is no official path in the Bird Hill section.
Directions: From Route 52, drive north from Lincolnville Center for six miles until you come to Beech Hill Road in Northport. Take this right and drive for about 1.2 miles until you come to the top of a steep hill. The parking lot is on the left side of the road, and the trail is across the street. Water access is just via the trail.
