One Of Maine’s Newest Trails Offers Pristine Water Views And Might Be The Best Yet
If you’re looking for a way to enjoy the great outdoors in Maine you’ll find yourself with plenty of great options. Whether you like the forested landscape of inland parts of the state or the water views that come with coastal routes, there’s enough variety to try something new each weekend. Especially when new areas are being designated for public use all the time. We love this newer trail for it’s water views and the fact that it feels a bit remote without being difficult to access.
If you've spent any time looking at a map of Maine, you'll know that the coast is full of those long fingers of land that come from the mainland heading into the water. This beautiful trail, located on Clark Island about halfway between Thomaston and Port Clyde, is located on one of those little fingers.
The route is mostly flat, which makes this a great trail for beginners and kids. It's also great if you're just not looking for a route that's going to present a huge challenge.
At low tide, it's fun to poke around the seaweed to find shells and small creatures. But remember to leave them where you find them. They chose this home for a reason, just like you did.
The Clark Island Preserve trail is open year-round and it’s great for hiking, walking, and seeing wildlife. You can learn more about it by checking out alltrails.com. And if you have a furry friend, bring them along! Dogs are allowed as long as they’re kept on a leash.
Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: mstarin@onlyinyourstate.com.
