Hike Boothbay Region trails

Six of us met Sunday, mid-morning, for a hike around both east & west Ovens Mouth.  For the most part we had the place to ourselves.   Lots of fun – great company - beautiful scenery - great views of the tidal waterways.   It really doesn’t get much better. 

It was a bit cool & cloudy but the sun finally emerged.

Afterwards we all dined at Trevett Country Store/Resturant.   An “off the beaten path” eatery with very good seafood.

We are all looking forward to future GO adventures.

The Ovens Mouth Preserve is a 146-acre parcel of scenic shoreline bordered by swift tidal water, quiet coves and salt marshes. The preserve and trails include the east and middle peninsulas of Ovens Mouth.  Our hike will start at Ovens Mouth East.  We will then cross over the foot bridge to Ovens Mouth West.  From the west we will make a loop ending back at the foot bridge.  We will finish the loop back to the parking lot on the East.   Total hike is approximately 5.5 miles.   The East and West trails are easy/moderate (the trails on the West peninsula are a abit more strenuous than on the East).   The hike should take us approximately 3 hours.  Please join the group for lunch after the hike at a local eatery of our choosing.

See the link below for more details (note:   the driving directions in this link are if you start at Boothbay Center).

https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/ovens-mouth-preserve

TRIP DETAILS

Make sure to bring the following:

• Hiking footwear (we will be in the woods the entire time and some areas could be a bit slippery)
• Any orange outerwear if you have it (There is no hunting on Sunday's but it's good to be cautious)
• Dress in layers
• Plenty of water
• A snack (lunch will probably be between 1 and 2pm  - if you decide to join us)

We will meet at the parking lot of the:   Ovens Mouth EAST Trailhead (NOT the West Trailhead )

As mentioned above - after the hike join us for lunch at a local eatery of the group's choosing.