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Trails: Fun for kids

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Hiking with young kids? These are some of our family-friendly favorites. They offer shorter trails, easy access to the water, and interesting things to see along the way.

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Bass Rock Hero

Round Pond

Bass Rock Preserve

A short, easy-to-moderate walk to the shore offers outstanding views of Muscongus Bay toward Friendship and the bay's many islands....
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Bristol Recreational Trail Hero

Bristol

Bristol Recreational Trail

An easy-to-moderate trail looping along the tidal Pemaquid River behind Bristol Consolidated School. Highlights include beautiful views with well-placed benches, some fine old red oaks, and bridges over a winding...
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OsbornFinch hero

Waldoboro

Osborn Finch Wildlife Sanctuary

A short and gentle trail from the parking area to flat-rocked overlooks on the Medomak River makes this an excellent picnic spot and a rewarding walk for all ages....
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Pemaquid Pond shoreline

Bremen

Pemaquid Pond Preserve

A gentle forested walk brings you to the shore of Pemaquid Pond, with lovely lake views and flat rocks for picnicking....
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Damariscotta

Round Top Farm

Gently mown trails wind through the rolling hayfields of a former dairy farm, with views of the upper Damariscotta River and lovely sunsets. An accessible trail connects to a neighboring...
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Rutherford Island Preserve Hero

South Bristol

Rutherford Island Preserve

A fairy-land trail winds among stone walls and coastal spruce. The out-and-back route leads to a rocky outcrop with a bench overlooking the lower Damariscotta River....
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trail at Salt Bay Farm

Damariscotta

Salt Bay Farm

A network of gentle trails through rolling hayfields alongside Great Salt Bay make this a beautiful, accessible, and popular destination for walkers, runners, and birders. Please note, dogs must be...
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Seal Cove Shore Preserve Hero

South Bristol

Seal Cove Shore Preserve

This magical trail follows a ridge before dropping down to cross primeval wetland to the start of a one-mile loop skirting the west side of Seal Cove....
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accessible trail at Whaleback Shell Midden

Damariscotta

Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site

Wander down to the shore through a historic apple orchard and learn the story of the huge ancient shell heap that once lined the shore. A great spot for a...
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