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Wednesday Walker Hike led by Sarah Gladu
September 16, 2015 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Hike DRA’s Salt Bay Heritage Trail in Newcastle on Wednesday, September 16 with Sarah Gladu (DRA’s Director of Education and Environmental Monitoring) as part of the Wednesday Walkers. Meet at Trailhead at 9:30 AM.
Description: Begin with boardwalks across a salt marsh and follow the three-mile Heritage Trail along the shoreline of Great Salt Bay before crossing under Route 1 through a old sheep tunnel. A spur to the shore allows access to one of Maine’s most important archaeological sites – Glidden Point shell middens. Pass through rare white oak stands and return to the parking lot.
Length in miles: approx. 3 miles
Difficulty (easy, moderate or strenuous): easy with some uneven footing.
Directions to Trailhead: The main trailhead for the Heritage Trail is located on the Mills Road (Rt. 215) in Newcastle, along the shore of the Great Salt Bay, just opposite Lincoln County Publishing north of Louis Doe’s and Route 1 by a few hundred yards. Please park in the Lincoln County Publishing lot close to Mills Road at the far end away from their office, and please do not block any of their vehicles!