QUICK TRAIL FACTS
- Preserve Size: 367 acres
- Trail Mileage: more than 11 miles in network
- Pets: no
- Difficulty: easy
- Sights: sandplain grasslands
Map shows Kennebunk Plains trails in blue, and Wells Barren trails, in yellow.
The Nature Conservancy protects this unique sand plain grassland and low-shrub heathland. No dogs allowed here. This is a probably a nice place to ski, especially if you can combine it with the trails in the Kennebunk Plains. Best bet to connect the two areas is probably to travel along the power lines, but you will have to cross a brook.
Directions: Take the Wells Exit Number 19 from I-95/Maine Turnpike. At the lights (after you pass the toll), turn right (west) onto Route 109.Travel West on Rt. 109 toward Sanford for approximately 5.0 miles. Wire Rd will be on your right after you pass through a small village. Turn right (northeast) onto Wire Rd. and travel for approximately 1.5 miles to 572 Wire Rd. The parking lot will be on your left adjacent to the driveway to the preserve.
