Long Sands Escape

The Cliff Walk is a cement and crushed gravel walkway beginning near Harbor Beach and winding along the rocky coastline of York Harbor. The path closely borders private residences, so please remain on the walkway and be respectful of neighboring properties. Long pants are recommended, there is a lot of poison ivy along the path in sections.

This flat path follows the York River towards the Wiggly Bridge where is crosses Barrells Millpond and enters Steedman Woods. After making a small loop in Steedman Woods, the route returns the same way along Fisherman's Walk. Some parking spots require harbor parking permits, so be mindful of where you park.

This flat path crosses the York River towards the Wiggly Bridge where is crosses Barrells Millpond and enters Steedman Woods. After making a small loop in Steedman Woods, the route returns the same crossing over the York River again. Some parking spots require harbor parking permits, so be mindful of where you park.

Fuller Forest is an active working forest managed by the York Land Trust. Trees in the forest are routinely harvested. The area was formerly agricultural fields and today stone walls still line the property. The area is made up of wetlands, ponds, brooks, and hardwood forests. The area supports a diverse bird population.

Brave Boat Headwaters is the Kittery Land Trust's newest Preserve. It comprises multiple parcels - some publicly accessible and some owned privately with Conservation Easements in place. When completed it will total 150 acres spanning from Brave Boat Harbor Road (Route 103) to Bartlett Road and connect US Fish and Wildlife Service's Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge to KLT's Norton Preserve. Roughly 100 of these acres will be accessible to the public. This preserve offers off-street...