Length: >3 miles in total, but loops vary from 0.5 to 1.5 miles.
Difficulty:
- easy
Permitted Use:
One of few intact saltwater farms in the Midcoast, this 146-acre wildlife preserve was acquired in several pieces starting in 1994 with the help of generous members, neighbors, and donors, including Betty Noyce.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SALT BAY FARM
Managing organization: Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust
Description:
A variety of habitats in close proximity make the Farm a regional birding destination. Other highlights of the property include Twin Villages Foodbank Farm, a popular sledding hill, salt and restored freshwater wetlands with an observation platform, and trails through forest and meadow along Great Salt Bay, Maine’s first Marine Protected Area.
Directions to Trailhead:
Salt Bay Farm is located at 110 Belvedere Road in Damariscotta, less than half a mile off of Route 1. Coming up Route 1 from the South, pass the main Damariscotta exit and continue for slightly more than 2 miles to the blinking light at Belvedere Road. Take a left on Belvedere and Salt Bay Farm will be on your left. From the North on 1, after you cross the Damariscotta town line from Nobleboro continue about a mile to the bottom of the hill and take a right at the blinking light onto Belvedere Road.
Preserve Guidelines:
All dogs must be leashed at Salt Bay Farm as the property is home to vulnerable grassland and shore birds.
Please click here for guidelines to this preserve.
>> Download a printable version of the preserve brochure here.
