ledges preserve
Trail Distance and Description
1.5 mile trail system; trails are often rooty and rocky and contain sections of narrow bridging over wet areas
Dogs
Allowed off leash under voice control. Must be on leash within 300 feet of the trailhead.
Bikes
Allowed
GPS Address
5 Charlotte Dr, Falmouth (closest residential property to trailhead; should not be used for parking)
Parking
Street-side on Charlotte Drive, Ice Pond Drive, or Garden Way
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Additional Information
Ownership
Falmouth Land Trust
Year Protected
2008
Acreage
~ 17
Property Use
Hiking, bicycling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing.
Additional Directions
From I-95 take exit 53 and turn right onto Gray Rd (Rte 100/26). Continue one mile and turn left onto Summit St. Continue on Summit St for one mile, and then turn left onto Allen Ave. Continue one-quarter mile and turn right onto Ledgewood Dr. Continue one-half mile and turn right onto Charlotte Drive. In about 400 feet there will be a power line clearing with a trail entrance on the left side.
Please note: 5 Charlotte Drive is the closest residential property to the entrance of Ledges Preserve. It should not be used for parking; it is just a reference for trailhead access.
General information
Part of a larger conservation corridor, Ledges Preserve abuts the Portland Trails’ Ocean Ave Recreation Area. There is limited public access and a small trail system.
habitat
Significant emergent cattail wetland, wooded second growth.
