Fleetwood House Bed and Breakfast

This wooded park is dedicated to the former mayor of Portland, James Phinney Baxter. His son, Governor Percival Baxter, named the park in honor of his father in 1946. The park was set aside as a bird sanctuary and was intended to be a less developed park void of any paved paths. The park is great for visitors of all ages.

This is the main trail through Baxter Woods, starting at Stevens Avenue and connecting to Forest Avenue. According to Accessible Nature (https://www.accessiblenature.info/?page_id=157#local): The trail is suitable for wheelchair and stroller users. It is very popular with dog walkers. Accessibility: Visitors using wheelchairs, mobility equipment, or strollers may need all-terrain tires or adaptive/motorized equipment for the surface type and grade. Accessible Parking: Number of designated...

Established in 1855, Evergreen Cemetery's 239 acres make it the second-largest cemetery in Maine. The cemetery features a park area with four ponds and a network of moderately sloping paved trails. The back half of the cemetery—to the west—is much wilder and more wooded. The trails are mostly level, but have been left natural, with packed earth and exposed tree roots. Evergreen Cemetery is well-known for its exceptional birding—from feeding the ducks in the ponds to experiencing the spring...

This 85-acre preserve is the home of Jewell Falls, Portland's only natural waterfall, as well as the site of the former Cumberland and Oxford Canal. The lowland area, where salt and freshwater marsh meet, provides great bird-watching opportunities. The land around the falls was donated to Portland Trails by the family of Tom Jewell, one of Portland Trails’ founders. Open from dawn to dusk, year-round. Dogs, accompanied by responsible owners, are allowed in some areas, watch for signs. A short...

This trail passes by Jewell Falls, the only natural waterfall within the city limits of Portland. The trail winds through the woods and towards the Fore River. The trail does pass over an actively used railroad track, so hikers should use caution here. Continue to Thompsons Point overlooking the Fore River.