Falmouth Nature Preserve

Trail Distance and Description: 4.25 mile trail system; trails are often rooty and rocky and contain sections of narrow bridging over wet areas

Dogs: Must be kept on leash to protect sensitive wildlife habitat

Bikes: Allowed

GPS Address: 178 Foreside Rd, Falmouth

Parking: Large unpaved lot with approximately 8 parking spaces

Bus Access: Greater Portland METRO Route 7 (Stop 705, limited service)

Additional Information

Ownership: Falmouth Land Trust and Town of Falmouth

Year Protected: 1975, 1997, 1999 (different portions of the property were protected in different years)

Acreage: ~ 110

Property Uses: Hiking, bicycling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, birding, fishing. Motorized vehicles of all kinds are prohibited.  Trails are not wheelchair accessible. This property requires dogs to be on leash at all times due to restrictions by the Nature Conservancy. Hunting is prohibited.

Additional Directions: From US Route 1 North: turn right onto Foreside Rd (Rte 88). Continue for 1.6 miles to the unpaved preserve entrance on the left. If you pass Preservation Dr on your left you have gone too far.

From bus stop #705: Continue walking on Rt 88 for less than 1/4 mile to the parking lot on the right

Habitat: In the spring, watch for Canada Mayflower, Arbutus, Lady Slipper, Clintonia and other wildflowers. In the spring, the warblers are abundant. Deer, fox, raccoons and other small mammals make their homes here. Many of the trails have beautiful views of Mill Creek and the surrounding marsh.