Coastal Mountains Land Trust

Happy Wanderers Hike: Long Cove Preserve, Searsport
2023-08-03 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Long Cove Preserve, 82 Savery Rd, Searsport, ME 04974
All of our Happy wanderers hikes are approimatly 2 miles long.
To register: https://journeytohealth.coursestorm.com/

Happy Wanderers Hike: Hodson Preserve, Camden
2023-09-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Hodson Preserve, Molyneaux Road, Camden, ME, 04843, United States
Happy Wanderers is a monthly hiking group hosted in collaboration with Maine Health’s Community Health program. All are welcome!
All of our Happy wanderers hikes are approximately 2 miles long and take place on the first Thursday of the month.
Directions: From Camden, take Washington Street/Route 105 for 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Molyneaux Road and drive approximately 0.6 miles to the preserve parking area on the right.
To register: https://penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com/

Happy Wanderers Hike: Mt. Tuck, Stockton Springs
2023-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
Happy Wanderers is a monthly hiking group hosted in collaboration with Maine Health’s Community Health program. All are welcome!
This hike will be a fair bit longer than our normal Happy Wanderers hike. The trail leading to the Mt. Tuck summit is 1.8 miles each way, meaning our total route will be 3.6 miles. This hike includes some elevation, with a steady incline.
Directions: From Stockton Springs: Turn North on Route 1. In 4.1 mi, turn left onto Meadow Road. Continue 0.6mi and park on the side of Meadow Road, or in the dirt pull-off by the Kiosk. Do NOT block the road, as it is actively used by abutting landowners for forestry and other uses.
To register: https://penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com/

Happy Wanderers Hike: Clark Island Preserve, Sprucehead
2023-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
Happy Wanderers is a collaboration between Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program! We hike together at a different community trail on the first Thursday of each month.
For this special hike, we’ll be meeting at Clark Island Preserve, maintained by Maine Coast Heritage Trust. Naturalist and preserve manager Kirk Gentalen will join us to point out unique features and natural phenomena at this beautiful site!
All of our Happy wanderers hikes are approximately 2 miles long.
Parking is available at the Craignair Inn.

Happy Wanderers Hike: Thorndike Brook Trail Head
2023-12-07 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
Happy Wanderers is a monthly hiking group hosted in collaboration with Maine Health’s Community Health program. In December, we’ll be exploring the Round the Mountain trail starting from the Thorndike Brook trailhead in Hope.
All Happy Wanderers hikes are approximately two miles long and open to anyone!
Footwear that accommodates the current hiking conditions, such as grips and winter boots, are recommended.
Directions: The trailhead is located at 223 Hope Street in Hope (Google maps does not show this accurately). For the Thorndike Brook Trailhead turn onto Hope Street from Route 17 (eight miles north of Rockland)or from Gillette Road. The parking lot is just past the existing parking lot for the Georges Highland Path (¾ miles from Route 17).

Visit https://penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com/course/happy-wanderers-guided-hike3to register.

Happy Wanderers: Rail Trail in Belfast
2024-01-04 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
This is an out and back hike on the Belfast Rail Trail starting at the Belfast Foot Bridge, also known as the Armistice bridge. The hiking is flat, but the conditions can be variable due to the wintery conditions. You may need grips for your boots.
Location: We will meet at the parking lot at the intersection of Pierce Street and Front Street. Put “Belfast Rail Trail” into google maps and it should get you there. * If you end up on the same side of the river as Searsport, then you are on the other side of the footbridge, just walk across and meet us!
To register: https://penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com/course/happy-wanderers-guided-hike4

Happy Wanderers+: Tanglewood Trails, Lincolnville
2024-02-01 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
Join the Community Health team partnering with Coastal Mountains Land Trust to get outdoors and stay active with guided community hikes this year. All levels are welcome, however, please leave your pets home. Registering in advance is not required, however, you will receive emailed reminders and weather updates if you choose to sign up through Maine Health here.
*New! At all HW hikes with a “+” in the title, there will be an option for a longer hike as well as a group who will do the regular-length hike.*
Trailhead: Tanglewood 4H Camp and Learning Center in Linconville. Follow the Tanglewood road until you can’t go any further (because of the gate that is closed in the winter).
This hike is at least 2 miles and the level is easy, but grips or spikes for shoes are recommended for icy conditions.
The group will meet at trailheads throughout Knox and Waldo Counties on the first Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
All hikes will be led by Coastal Mountains Land Trust staff members and a MaineHealth Community Health staff member.
To register: https://penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com/course/happy-wanderers-guided-hike5?page=2

Full Moon Hike: Beech Hill Preserve, Rockport
2024-02-23 17:30 - 19:00 | 316 Beech Hill Rd. Rockport, Maine
We will hike up the farm road together to the beech nut, the stone hut on top of the hill. Bring a headlamp, but hopefully the moonlight will illuminate our way. It is .6 miles up hill and back down :). 1.2 miles round trip, with elevation. Bring grips for your boots in case there are slippery conditions.
Location: 316 Beech Hill Rd., RockportWe will meet at the kiosk in the parking lot.
To register: https://penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com/course/happy-wanderers-guided-hike-february-full-moon?page=2
All Happy Wanderers hikes are co- hosted with MaineHealth’s Community Health program.

RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 7 - Happy Wanderers: Ducktrap Preserve, Lincolnville
2024-03-14 10:00 | Ducktrap Preserve Trailhead, Lincolnville, ME, United States
Join the Community Health team partnering with Coastal Mountains Land Trust to get outdoors and stay active with guided community hikes this year. All levels are welcome, however, please leave your pets home. Registering in advance is not required, however, you will receive emailed reminders and weather updates if you choose to sign up here.
Trailhead: Ducktrap Preserve in Lincolnville
Directions: From Lincolnville Center, drive north on Route 52 for 3.5 miles. You will descend into a valley before a steep hill. The trailhead is located on the left, about 100 yards after Route 52 crosses the Ducktrap River. Park along the road.
Register here!
This hike is 2 miles and the level is easy, but grips or spikes for shoes are recommended for icy or muddy conditions; please also be aware of ticks during this time of year.
The group will meet at trailheads throughout Knox and Waldo Counties on the first Thursday of each month at 10:00AM.
All hikes will be led by Coastal Mountains Land Trust staff members and a MaineHealth Community Health staff member.

Happy Wanderers: Gibson Preserve (GRLT), Searsmont
2024-04-04 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program for a 2 mile hike at the Gibson Preserve in Searsmont. This beautiful riverside trail is maintained by our friends at Georges River Land Trust!
We will meet at the northside trailhead off Rt. 173 at 10:00AM on Thursday, April 4th. All are welcome!
Happy Wanderers hikes take place at 10AM on the first Thursday of each month. Every walk is led by a staff member from Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program. All levels are welcome, however, please leave your pets home. Registering in advance is not required, however, you will receive emailed reminders and weather updates if you choose to sign up through Community Health.
Register here!

Happy Wanderers: Little River Trail
2024-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | 285 Northport Ave, Belfast, ME, United States
The little river trail is 7+ miles, so we will do an out-and-back section, totaling approx. 2 – 4+ miles. We will have 2 hiking groups, so you can choose your challenge!
The trail is beautiful, ambling along the river with some ups and downs. The terrain is considered moderate-slightly difficult (personal perspective included). Bring hiking poles, if you would like.
We will meet at the parking lot of the Belfast Water District.
Address:
Belfast Water District
285 Northport Ave (Rt. 1),
Belfast, ME 04915
The little river trail is 7+ miles, so we will do an out-and-back section, totaling approx. 2 miles.
The trail is beautiful, ambling along the river with some ups and downs. The terrain is considered moderate-slightly difficult (personal perspective included). Bring hiking poles, if you would like.

Happy Wanderers: McLellan-Poor Preserve in Northport
2024-06-06 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
Our monthly hiking group, the Happy Wanderers, will be exploring the McLellan-Poor Preserve in Northport on June 6th! All are welcome to join!
Happy Wanderers is hosted in collaboration with Maine Health’s Community Health program and Coastal Mountains Land Trust. Each hike takes place at a different trail in Knox or Waldo County and is approximately two miles long.
Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register.
Directions: From Belfast, take Route 1 south. The preserve is 100 yards south of the Belfast/Northport town line. Parking is on the right

Happy Wanderers: Head of Tide, Belfast
2024-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Head Of Tide Nature Preserve, 91 Dock Rd, Rangeley, ME, United States
Join us for a guided group hike along the trails of Head ofTide and Stover Preserves in Belfast! Hikers will have the opportunity to enjoythe outdoor installation by artists Peter Walls and Allegra Kuhns! Thesebeautiful murals are adorning the trails as part of our ongoing collaborationwith Waterfall Arts.
Happy Wanderers is our monthly hiking group hosted incollaboration with Maine Health’s Community Health program. These hikes takeplace on different trails throughout Knox and Waldo Counties. Each walk isapproximately two miles long and led by a staff member from Coastal MountainsLand Trust and Community Health.
Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register! All are welcome!
Directions: Fromdowntown Belfast, take Main Street west and immediately turn right onto WaldoAvenue. In 1.5 miles, turn right onto Doak Road. Parking area is on the rightimmediately after Doak’s Machine Shop.

Happy Wanderers: Ragged Mountain, Hope
2024-08-01 10:00 - 12:00 | 223 Hope St, Rockport, ME, United States
All are welcome to join us for a summery hike along theRound the Mountain Trail at 10a.m. on Thursday, August 1st! We willmeet at the Thorndike Brook Trailhead (223 Hope Rd.) and hike approximately 2miles total on an out-and-back path.
Happy Wanderers is our monthly hiking group hosted incollaboration with Maine Health’s Community Health program. These hikes takeplace at different trails throughout Knox and Waldo Counties. Each walk is ledby a staff member from Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Community Health.
Summer is a beautiful time to observe wildflowers,butterflies, and mushrooms along this awesome, multi-use trail! Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org toregister or learn more.

Happy Wanderers Hike: Clark Island Preserve
2024-09-05 10:00 - 11:30 | ME
All are welcome to join us for monthly Happy Wanderers hike at Clark Island Preserve in St. George! We will meet at the parking lot (located at the Craignair Inn) at 10a.m. on Thursday, September 5th for a two mile walk around the island's trails. The Preserve is maintained by our friends at Maine Coast Heritage Trust, who will join us for a walk to share the island's natural and human history!
Happy Wanderers hikes are led by Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health's Community Health Program staff.
Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register or learn more.

Happy Wanderers Hike: Hodson Preserve
2024-10-03 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
Join us for an autumnal community hike at Hodson Preserve in Camden on October 3rd at 10:00am!
All are welcome! This out-and-back hike will cover approximately 2.5 miles of trail with some elevation and rewarding views over a blueberry field.
Happy Wanderers Hikes are held on the first Thursday of each month and are led by staff members from Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program.
Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register and learn more!

Happy Wanderers: Fernalds Neck Preserve
2024-11-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Fernalds Neck Preserve, Fernalds Neck Road, Lincolnville, ME, 04849, United States
Join us for a two-mile hike at Fernalds Neck Preserve on Thursday, November 7th! We will meet at the parking lot at 10:00a.m. All are welcome!
Happy Wanderers Hikes are held on the first Thursday of each month and are led by staff members from Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program.
Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register and learn more!

Happy Wanderers Hike: Beech Hill Preserve - RESCHEDULED TO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6
2024-12-05 10:00 - 11:30 | 316 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport, ME, United States
RESCHEDULED TO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST!!
All are welcome to join us on an early winter walk at Beech Hill Preserve on Thursday, December 5th! We will meet at 10a.m. at the main parking lot located at 316 Beech Hill Rd. We will hike up the main farm road, a gravel path with a steady elevation gain for about 0.7 miles. Atop the hill, we will enjoy coffee and tea!
Our Happy Wanderers hikes are held on the first Thursday of each month. These hikes are led by staff members from Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program.
Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register and learn more!

Happy Wanderers Hike: Beech Hill Preserve
2024-12-06 10:00 - 11:30 | 316 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport, ME, United States
All are welcome to join us on an early winter walk at Beech Hill Preserve on Friday December 6th! We will meet at 10a.m. at the main parking lot located at 316 Beech Hill Rd. We will hike up the main farm road, a gravel path with a steady elevation gain for about 0.7 miles. Atop the hill, we will enjoy coffee and tea!
Our Happy Wanderers hikes are held on the first Thursday of each month. These hikes are led by staff members from Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health's Community Health program.
Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register and learn more!

Happy Wanderers Hike at Head of Tide Preserve
2025-01-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Head Of Tide Nature Preserve, 91 Dock Rd, Rangeley, ME, United States
All are welcome to join us for our first Happy Wanderers hike of 2025! We will be traversing the trails of Head of Tide Preserve in Belfast on Thursday, January 16th at 10am.
This hike will follow a 1.5 mile loop trail on level ground. Warm layers and water are always recommended!
Happy Wanderers is a collaboration between Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program. On the first Thursday of each month, we hike a different trail in Knox or Waldo County.
Contact maevec@coastalmountains to learn more.

Happy Wanderers Hike: Cameron Mountain Trail
2025-02-06 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
Join us for a come-all hike along the Cameron Mountain Trail in Camden Hills State Park! We will meet at the Youngtown Rd. parking and trailhead at 10a.m. on Thursday, February 6th.
This hike will cover about two miles with some elevation. Good shoes or boots, hiking poles, and water are always recommended.
Happy Wanderers hikes are held monthly by Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program. Each hike features a different trail in Knox or Waldo Counties.
Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org with any questions.
Directions: From Camden, take Route 52 to Youngtown Road. A parking area will be on the righthand side before the end Youngtown Rd, just before Route 173. A google maps pin can be found here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CijJhEHKDz62X8c1A

CANCELLED! Happy Wanderers Hike: McLellan Poor Preserve
2025-03-06 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
This hike has been cancelled due to inclement weather forecast.

Happy Wanderers Hike at Appleton Preserve (GRLT)
2025-04-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Appleton Preserve, 265 Camden Rd, Union, ME, United States
Join us for a hike along the Appleton Preserve, owned and maintained by our friends at Georges River Land Trust (GRLT). All are welcome!
The hike will cover approximately 2 miles of level ground along the St. George river.
Register HERE
Happy Wanderers hikes are held monthly in collaboration with Maine Health’s Community Health program. Each hike explores a different trail in Knox or Waldo County. Everyone is welcome!
Directions: From the intersection of Routes 131 and 105 in Appleton, go east on Route 105 for ½ mile. Parking is available at the ME Inland Fisheries & Wildlife gravel lot on the right, just before the bridge across the Georges River. Please do not park in the Blue Crow Studio driveway or use it as a turnaround.

Happy Wanderers Hike: Haystack Mountain
2025-05-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Haystack Mountain, Liberty, Maine
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers Hike at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 1 at Haystack Mountain in Liberty.
All are welcome! This hike explores a 1.1-mile loop trail with moderate elevation. Hiking boots and plenty of water are encouraged.
Haystack Mountain is owned and cared for by Midcoast Conservancy.
Contact Leah Trommer at leaht@coastalmountains.org with questions.
Directions: From Rt. 3 between South China and Belfast, take Rt. 220 south for 0.8 miles. Turn left at the sign for the Vena M. Roberts Memorial Ball Field. Park in the parking lot behind Walker Health Center in Liberty. The trailhead is at the far corner, past the ball field.
Go to penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com to register and receive updates about the event.
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Coastal Mountains Land Trust has worked since 1986 to permanently conserve land to benefit the natural and human communities of the western Penobscot Bay. The Land Trust has protected over 13,000 acres, offering 55 miles of trails for public recreation.
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Community Health programming is offered by PenBay Medical Center’s Community Health Improvement Team and is focused on preventing and reducing chronic disease and promoting the adoption of healthy lifestyles.

Happy Wanderers Hike: Hodson Preserve
2025-06-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Hodson Preserve, Molyneaux Road, Camden, ME, 04843, United States
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers hike at Hodson Preserve in Camden! We will meet at the trailhead at 10a.m. on Thursday, June 5th.
Happy Wanderers hikes are held monthly and explore different trails throughout Knox and Waldo Counties. These walks are free and open to anyone!
This hike will cover about 1.5 miles of trail including steep elevation in some spots. Hiking footwear and plenty of water are recommended.
Directions: From Camden, take Washington Street/Route 105 for 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Molyneaux Road and drive approximately 0.6 miles to the preserve parking area on the right.

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Happy Wanderers: Harkness Preserve, Rockport
2025-07-03 10:00 - 11:30 | ME
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers Hike at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 3 at the Harkness Preserve in Rockport.
All are welcome! This hike explores a 1-mile loop trail with minimal elevation. We consider it one of our more gentle walking trails although there are roots on trail and Hiking boots and plenty of water are encouraged.Directions
From Camden, take Route 1 south, turning left onto Pascal Avenue. Turn right onto School Street, then turn right onto Spruce Street. About 100 yards up Spruce Street is the preserve parking, marked by a sign.
Contact Leah Trommer at leaht@coastalmountains.org with questions.
Go to penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com to register and receive updates about the event.

Happy Wanderers Hike: Mount Tuck Preserve, Stockton Springs
2025-08-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Mount Tuck, 2 Moody Rd, Stockton Springs, ME, United States
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers Hike at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 7 at the Mount Tuck Preserve in Stockton Springs.

All are welcome! This hike explores approximately 4 milesof a trail through meadows and mixed- age forest. The trail is consideredmoderate with 425ft of elevation gain and is out and back. Hiking boots, bug protection and plenty ofwater are encouraged.

DirectionsDirections:
From Stockton Springs: Turn North on Route 1. In 4.1mi, turn left onto Meadow Road. Continue 0.6mi and park on the side of MeadowRoad, or in the dirt pull-off by the Kiosk. Please do not block the road,as it is actively used by abutting landowners for forestry and other uses. Therewill be someone to guide you with parking.
Contact Neshamah Stearns at neshamah@coastalmountains.org with questions.
Go to penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com to register and receive updates about the event.

Happy Wanderers Hike: Bald Mountain Preserve
2025-09-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Bald Mountain Preserve, 325 Barnestown Rd, Camden, ME, United States
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Healthprogram for a Happy Wanderers Hike at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 4, at the Bald Mountain preserve in Camden.
All are welcome! This hike is one of our more rugged trails with a 2.6 mileout-and-back trail with elevation gain. This 1,280-foot peak includesexposed rock inclines and brings hikers to a striking summit view of theWestern Penobscot Bay. Hiking footwear and plenty of water areencouraged.
There are several areas with beautiful views before thetrail section boasting exposed rock and more significant elevation gain. So, feel free to join this hike for the first scenic lookout (about .5 milesin), if you don’t want to do the entire trail. We will have trail leaderswho will guide this shorter out-and-back option.
Go to penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com to register and receiveupdates about the event.

Happy Wanderers Hike: Clark Island
2025-10-02 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
This month our monthly Happy Wanderers hike will be at Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s (MCHT) Clark Island Preserve in St. George.
We will meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 2nd for a walk with MCHT’s exceptional Regional Stewardship Manager, Kirk Gentalen, who will share the island’s ecological insights. FYI, this month we will be focused on observing fascinating nature sightings and less on accomplishing mileage. We may end up wandering a mile or less, depending on how many amazing birds, plants, and mammal signs we stop to admire.
Parking is limited, so we will be meet at the overflow parking area .75 miles before the island. We will be providing rides to the trailhead in our Land Trust truck.
Learn more about the island and parking: Clark Island
Happy Wanderers hikes are led by Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health Program staff.
Go to penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com to register and receive updates regarding this hike.
In accordance with all of Coastal Mountains Land Trust’s community engagement offerings, this event is free and open to the public!

Happy Wanderers: Fernalds Neck Preserve
2025-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Fernald’s Neck Preserve, 199 Fernald Neck Rd, Lincolnville, ME, United States
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’sCommunity Health program for a Happy Wanderers Hike at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday,November 6, at the Fernald’s Neck Preserve in Lincolnville.
All are welcome! This is a moderate 2 to 3.5-mile loop which includes hemlock groves, glacial erratics, stands of maturepines, a plethora of mushroom species, and views of Megunticooklake. Hiking footwear and plenty of water are encouraged.
Bring/wear: hiking footwear, water,sunscreen, tick protection, and binoculars, if you would like.
Hunting is not permitted on this preserve, but we still recommendwearing orange!
Directions: From Lincolnville Center, take Rt.52 south for 2 miles, then turn right onto Fernald’s Neck road. Follow thisroad to its end, staying left at the fork. From Camden, take Rt.52/Mountain Street north for 5.8 miles, turning left onto Fernald’s NeckRoad. Please drive slowly and use the parking lot, so there aren’t anyvehicles parked along the road.

Go to penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com to register and receiveupdates about this event.
