Midcoast Region
Clark Island, Saint George
Places to explore in the Midcoast region
MCHT has preserves open to the public in the following towns. You can find other conserved lands to explore in the Midcoast 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 Midcoast to make land more usable, safe and accessible. How do you want to experience the Midcoast?
Midcoast Preserves
Aldermere Farm
Rockport
Nestled on the western shore of Penobscot Bay, Aldermere Farm and its Belted Galloway cattle have been area landmarks for generations.
Ash Island
Owls Head
Located in Owls Head, this 47-acre island features shoreline vistas, picnic spots, and opportunities to observe resident wildlife.
Bamford
Saint George
This 37-acre preserve features vernal pools, extensive wetlands, a perennial stream, and beautiful views of Long Cove.
Basin Preserve
Vinalhaven
Jointly owned and managed by MCHT and Vinalhaven Land Trust, The Basin Preserve surrounds a wildlife-rich embayment.
Battle Island
Penobscot
This small island preserve features lovely views of the Bagaduce River Estuary and many vantage points to spot wildlife.
Big Babson Island
Brooklin
This scenic island preserve can be visited on its own or as part of a longer trip that includes nearby conserved lands.
Black Island
Friendship
Located in Muscongus Bay, 15-acre Black Island welcomes visitors to camp, picnic, hike, and take in spectacular views.
Calderwood Island
North Haven
This 75-acre island NE of the Fox Island Thorofare boasts open meadows, inviting beaches, and sweeping views of Penobscot Bay.
Clark Island
Saint George
This 124-acre island preserve’s easy trails wind through diverse wildlife habitats and lead to attractive beaches and a rock quarry.
Elizabeth Noyce Preserve (Louds Island)
Bristol
This 106-acre island preserve offers a gentle hiking trail and a cobblestone beach surrounded by rugged coastal scenery.
Erickson Fields
Rockport
This former Rockport dairy farm features a 1.8-mile trail and gardens where young people grow food for the community.
Harriman Point
Brooklin
Discover Blue Hill Peninsula’s largest continuous stretch of public with spectacular views out to Mount Desert Island.
Head Harbor
Isle au Haut
This 72-acre preserve abuts Acadia National Park and features secluded hiking trails and breathtaking scenery.
High Island
St. George
A stone’s throw from the St. George mainland, 20-acre High Island welcomes visitors to camp, hike, and take in spectacular views.
Hog Island
Brooklin
Once owned by famed author E.B. White, Hog Island’s beaches and granite ledges invite exploration of Eggemoggin Reach.
Huber
Vinalhaven
The Huber Preserve features a wildflower-lined hiking trail that leads to a picturesque shoreline with pleasant views of Seal Bay.
Jed’s Island
Blue Hill
This mostly wooded 15-acre island surrounded by gravel beaches and a rocky shoreline welcomes daytime and overnight visitors alike.
Lampson
Castine and Penobscot
This 21-acre preserve boasts many wildlife viewing opportunities and a quiet picnic spot along the banks of the Bagaduce River.
Lookout Rock
Brooksville
This 17-acre preserve showcases a 244-foot highpoint with panoramic views of Eggemoggin Reach, Penobscot Bay, and beyond.
Monroe Island
Owls Head
This 225-acre island preserve boasts classic Maine coast scenery, including protected landings and sweeping views of Penobscot Bay.
Morse Cove
Castine
Located in Castine, this small preserve sits above a quiet shoreline near the mouth of the Penobscot River.
Mount Waldo
Frankfort
Rising about a thousand feet in elevation, this 160-acre preserve in Frankfort showcases panoramic views of Upper Penobscot Bay.
Ned’s Point
Friendship Long Island
This mostly forested 122-acre preserve offers quiet picnic spots with exceptional views of nearby islands and bays.
Pilot Point
Brooksville
Jutting out from the eastern shore of Bucks Harbor, this 9-acre preserve welcomes boaters and paddlers looking to explore.
Pond Island, Brooksville
Brooksville
This 32-acre island preserve features breathtaking views, extensive beaches, and diverse wildlife habitats.
Rene Henderson
Castine
Located in Castine, this quiet 100-acre preserve invites exploration of its mixed forest uplands and diverse wetlands.
Saddleback Island
Stonington
This 78-acre Merchant Row island preserve features stunning coastal scenery for daytime and overnight visitors alike.
Sheep Island
Owls Head
This 76-acre island lures both daytime and overnight visitors to its picturesque cobble beaches and coastal scenery.
Tills Point
Penobscot
This lovely 49-acre preserve offers sweeping views of the Bagaduce River and conservation lands in all directions.
Weskeag
South Thomaston
A mosaic of forests, wetlands, fields, and shrubland, this preserve sits along the banks of ecologically-rich saltwater marshes.
Witherle Woods
Castine
Castine Witherle Woods features a rich military history, pleasant views of Penobscot Bay, and groomed cross-country skiing trails.
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