Ned’s Point
Friendship Long Island
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Guidelines
What You Need to Know
- No camping permitted
- No fires permitted
- Carry out all trash (see details)
- Keep pets under control
- Respect privacy of preserve neighbors
Why we Care
A Destination for Discovery
Venture along Ned’s Island’s two trails to explore its quiet interior and discover signs of its natural and human history. Once at the shore, scan the waters for harbor seals, harbor porpoises, and an array of marine birds like eider ducks, guillemots, and loons. This special mix of scenic landscape and thriving marine life is a place to cherish and protect.
Features
How to Get There
Neds Point Preserve is located on the southern tip of Friendship Long Island. Find the nearest public boat launches in Friendship Harbor and Hatchett Cove (hand-carry only), with another excellent option roughly 6 miles away in Round Pond. At low tide, the best access is at the beaches in the north- and south-facing coves on the western side. Large boats will find good anchorage in either cove, depending on wind direction, and small boats can land on the beach.
Much of the preserve is surrounded by deep water. However, the portion on Minister Gut nearly flats out at low tide.
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Field Notes
Getting to Know Ned’s Point
The Path to Conservation
Neds Point was acquired by MCHT in stages, from 2001 to 2007.
On the Island
Named after the peninsula on the island’s southwest corner, the preserve features two coves on either side of the point. At the head of each cove is a fine gravel beach. Most of the preserve’s remaining shoreline consists of granite ledges, except for the portion facing Minister Gut where the shore is made up of a mix of fringing marsh and ledge.
Two Trails to Explore
Visitors will find short trails that wind through the preserve’s interior, including past the remains of the former Thomas family homestead. Look for signs of deer, snowshoe hare, fox, raccoons, and other small mammals in the forest. Bald eagles and great blue herons are often spotted from the shoreline, visiting from nearby nesting islands. Please note that trails leave the preserve and cross onto privately owned property. If you follow the trails beyond the MCHT preserve, please respect private property owners.
Stories from the Midcoast
Deepening Our Connections to Nature and One Another
Our stories remind us why we commit ourselves to the work of conservation. Here in Maine, nature is still big and bold enough to remind us that we are part of it. We want to make sure this remains true.
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Help Us Take Care of the Preserve
This preserve belongs to all of us; that’s why it’s important to leave as little trace as possible when you visit.
To do that, please:
- Carry out all trash
- Carry out all pet waste
- Carry out all human waste (including toilet paper)