Bailey’s Mistake
Lubec
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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
- Clear ramp area immediately after launching
WHY WE CARE
Bold Coast Adventure
From the moment you step onto this beautiful preserve, it’s clear why we’re committed to protecting it. You can stroll its sandy beaches, enjoy sweeping coastal views, or explore the small coves and rocky shoreline of Bailey’s Mistake. Boaters are welcome to launch at mid-tide or higher at the public ramp and enjoy a day on the harbor.
Features
How to Get There
To reach the preserve, either follow Route 189 east from Route 1 in Whiting for 5.8 miles (turning right onto Route 191) or drive 5 miles west from Lubec (turning left onto Route 191). Once on Route 191 (Dixie Road), continue for 2.8 miles, then turn left onto Boot Cove Road. In 0.5 miles the preserve will be on your right.
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Click on trails and landmarks to learn more about what Bailey’s Mistake has to offer.
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FIELD NOTES
Getting to Know Bailey’s Mistake
This 11.5-acre coastal preserve, acquired by MCHT in 2018, sits on the northern shore of Bailey’s Mistake—a small harbor on the Bold Coast in Lubec. The property is divided by Wallace Cove Road; the smaller western parcel is dominated by forested wetlands, while the larger eastern parcel features mostly open habitat, an attractive sand beach, and outstanding views.
Given the preserve’s small size and long history of being mown, grazed, cultivated for potatoes, and bush-hogged, the species diversity on the preserve is limited. However, MCHT staff have identified at least 54 vascular plants. The shoreline habitat is also popular with migratory songbirds in the spring and shorebirds during the late summer.
STORIES FROM DOWNEAST
How We’re Restoring Marshes
Many tidal marshes in Maine aren’t working the way they’re supposed to, but through restoration we can improve chances of successful marsh migration as sea levels rise in the decades to come.
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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)