Description:

Seal Cove Shore Preserve lies on the western side of the cove bearing its name. A wooded property, it contains fresh and saltwater wetlands, towering white pines, and more than 2,000 feet of water frontage. The shoreline is marked by a minor cove or “bight” frequented by wading birds and small fish, including at least two species of sticklebacks, a type of native minnow. Seal Cove itself provides wading bird and waterfowl habitat and supports extensive and economically significant clam flats.

Length in miles: approx. 1 mi.

Difficulty: easy with some uneven footing

Directions to the trailhead: Located on the S Road in South Bristol off of Route 129, about 11 miles south of Damariscotta and 1.5 miles north of The Gut. Follow the S Road around the base of Seal Cove then stay right and turn north. The preserve trailhead will be on your right.

Carpool meeting time: 9:00 am (at Friends Meeting House, Damariscotta)

Time to meet at the trailhead: 9:30 am