Happy Wanderers: Waldo Pound Preserve to Belfast Area Children’s Center

Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT) and MaineHealth’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers ~3-mile hike starting at the Waldo Pound Preserve and ending at the Belfast Area Children’s Center (BACC)’s newly-built Learning Landscape. The Hills to Sea Trail connects these two areas for a small section of its 47-mile journey from Belfast Harbor to Unity College.

The hike will be led by CMLT volunteer Bindy Pendleton and Anne Dreeson, a longtime BACC staff member. Anne helped organize and build much of the childcare center’s new Learning Landscape. This area is unique in that it looks out over a marsh and beaver habitat and was designed for young children and stroller use.

There will be two options for participants during this hike. Wanderers can do a 2.4- mile loop trail or extend their walk to BACC and check out their Learning Landscape, which is being used by the Center for nature-based education.  Transportation will be provided  back to the Waldo Pound Preserve for hikers who choose this latter option.  Both of these hiking opportunities include minimal elevation gain.

All are welcome!

Park & meet at the Waldo Pound Preserve parking lot at 288 Kendall Corner Rd. in Waldo.

 Bring/wear: hiking footwear, water, warm layers, tick protection and rain gear (if needed).

To register, email Rosie at rosieh@coastalmountains.org.