Downeast Region
Long Point, Machiasport
Places to explore in the Downeast region
MCHT has preserves open to the public in the following towns. You can find other conserved lands to explore in the Downeast region here.
Regional Preserves
Hands-on conservation starts here
MCHT doesn’t just protect land—we care for protected places and connect people to them. Our stewardship field staff work throughout the Downeast to make land more usable, safe and accessible. How do you want to experience Downeast Maine?
Downeast Preserves
Bailey’s Mistake
Lubec
Located in the heart of Maine’s Bold Coast, this 11.5-acre scenic preserve showcases stunning ocean views.
Bog Brook Cove
Cutler & Trescott
Bog Brook Cove features scenic beaches, coastal views, a universally-accessible trail, and diverse wildlife viewing opportunities.
Boot Head
Lubec
Boot Head in Lubec features moss-lined paths to coastal bogs, cobble beaches and rocky promontories that offer stunning views.
Eastern Knubble
Cutler
Located in Cutler, this 30-acre preserve offers easy access to a cobble beach and expansive views of Maine’s Bold Coast.
Forbes Pond
Gouldsboro
Wildlife-rich wetland habitats of Forbes Pond form the centerpiece of this 980-acre preserve that lures outdoor enthusiasts.
Frank E. Woodworth
Harrington
Off the beaten path, the Woodworth Preserve features lush evergreen forests and picturesque coastal scenery.
Hamilton Cove
Lubec
This 1,225-acre preserve provides people of all ages the chance to enjoy cobble beaches, sheer cliffs, and rocky promontories.
Hickey Island
Roque Bluffs
Located in Roque Bluffs, Hickey Island is a quiet 12-acre oasis of open meadows, rocky shoreline, and gravel beaches.
Lincoln Cove
Perry
The ecologically rich Lincoln Cove Preserve features scenic views of a quiet corner of Cobscook Bay.
Long Point
Machiasport
With a rich history, this scenic point boasts incredible natural beauty with sweeping views to the islands of outer Machias Bay.
Loring Cove
Perry
This 13-acre preserve invites visitors to explore a secluded cove and gravel beach on the shores of Passamaquoddy Bay.
Matthews Island
Eastport
This 14-acre island preserve that is accessible during low tides invites exploration in a wild corner of Maine’s easternmost city.
Meserve Head
Machias
This 71-acre forest preserve offers a glimpse into the region’s history along the marshy banks of the Machias River.
Milbridge Commons
Milbridge
This small 4.6-acre preserve features community gardens and an outdoor track from atop the banks of Narraguagus Bay.
Pinkham Island
Milbridge
Located in Milbridge, this 80-acre island is home to nesting bald eagles, foraging shorebirds, and other wildlife.
Ram Island
Machiasport
This 16-acre preserve is a remote coastal destination for those able to carefully navigate the surrounding waters.
Rocky Lake
Whiting
Featuring nearly six miles of lakeshore and 3,057 acres, this wildlife-rich preserve is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
Seaduck Point
Beals Island
Covering one-third of Beals Island, this 168-acre forested preserve welcomes visitors to its secluded beach and granite shores.
Shabbit Island
Addison
Three-acre Shabbit Island is highly scenic and lies within a region of high-value seabird and shorebird wildlife habitat.
Sipp Bay
Perry
In the northern corner of Cobscook Bay, this coastal preserve features stunning views and ample wildlife viewing opportunities.
Treat Island
Eastport
Located in the deep waters of Passamaquoddy and Cobscook bays, Treat Island has a rich history and abounds in natural beauty.
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