Vassalboro Wildlife Habitat

This relatively short trail system includes 2,200 feet along the quiet Webber Pond. On the preserve, you will also find a silky dogwood wetland, old trolley bed, and rare swamp white oaks, according to the Kennebec Land Trust, which protects the land.

Though there is no beach here, Webber Pond’s water is clear and enticing, especially on a hot day. There are clearings along the bank where you can clamber down to access the pond.

The 1-mile Alewive Amble Loop on the pond side is mostly flat, with some roots and grassy areas. From the trailhead, you’ll follow the main path for 0.2 miles until you reach a power line corridor. From there, you can go either right or left to walk along the corridor a short ways to catch the trails on the other side. The loop skirts a big field on its northern end.

On the other side of Webber Pond Road is a short trail to a wetland. The land trust says there are unmarked woods roads beyond.

Directions: From Route 201 in Vassalboro, approximately two miles north of the Augusta-Vassalboro line, turn east on Webber Pond Road and go half a mile past the Webber Pond public boat landing to the KLT sign and parking lot.