Pott’s Point Preserve

To reach Harpswell Land Trust’s Pott’s Point, park close to the small wharf at the end of Harpswell Neck, where there’s a small parking area alongside the edge of the road. Then walk down a charming private lane past seaside bungalows and cottages to reach the point. There’s no real trail once you get to the beach, but you can walk over rocks, seaweed and sand to circle the spit, following a little scratched out path through the brush. The tide pools are big and clear. Some days, you can see Mt. Washington from the far end of the point.

The narrow lane is wheelchair accessible, and the short path down to the beach, while not wheelchair friendly, is easy to navigate, with a few stone steps.

Directions: Drive to the southern end of the Harpswell Neck Road (Route 123). Park as best you can along the road, without blocking the pier or Town Landing. Walk along the private Pott’s Point Road to the sand bar that connects the Preserve to Harpswell Neck. You may also walk along the shore below the high tide line.