Coastal Mountains Land Trust

Happy Wanderers Hike at Appleton Preserve (GRLT)
2025-04-03 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Happy Wanderers: Beech Hill Preserve
2025-12-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Beech Hill Preserve, 316 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport, 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, December 4, at the Beech Hill Preserve in Rockport.
All are welcome! This is a 1.2 mile out-and-back hike up a farm road with 200 feet of elevation gain. We will go in the Beech Nut, a historic stone hut, at the top of the hill.
Bring/wear: water, warm hiking footwear, layers, and binoculars, if you would like.
Address: 316 Beech Hill Road, Rockport

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

Happy Wanderers: Erickson Fields to Beech Hill
2026-01-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Erickson Fields Preserve, 164 West St, Rockport, 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, January 8, at the Erickson Fields Preserve in Rockport.
All are welcome! This hike will start at the Erickson Fields Preserve and follow the connector trail, leading participants to the Beech Hill preserve. Hikers can choose to summit Beech Hill and go inside the Beech Nut, a historic stone hut ontop of the hill that overlooks Penobscot Bay.
This walk is 4.4 miles out-and-back on a wide path with steady elevation. Participants can choose to do less mileage (3.6 miles) and not summit Beech Hill.
Bring/wear: warm hiking footwear with grips, warm layers, including wind protection, and water.

Go to penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com to register and receiveupdates about this event.
Erickson Fields is a Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) Preserve . The creation of trail connecting Erickson Fields and Beech Hill was a collaboration between MCHT and Coastal Mountains, which included conservation of 28 acres of land.

Happy Wanderers: Long Cove Preserve, Searsport
2026-02-05 10:00 - 12:00 | 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, February 5, at the Long Cove Preserve in Searsport.
This is a beautiful 2.4 mile loop on a single-track trail with 220 feet of elevation gain. The trail meanders gently though a mixed-forest woodland.
All are welcome, but please leave your pups at home!
Bring/wear: warm hiking footwear with grips, warm layers and water.

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

Happy Wanderers: Head of Tide Preserve, Belfast
2026-03-05 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 of Tide preserve in Belfast!
This is a 1.6 mile, single track, loop trail along the river with varying terrain.
After completing this loop, hikers will have the option to cross the street and walk the Stover preserve, which is a beutiful .9 mile loop through a mixed confier-hardwood forests, with additional views of the Passagassawakeag river.
Happy Wanderers is our monthly hiking group hosted in collaboration with Maine Health’s Community Health program. These hikes take place trails throughout Knox and Waldo Counties.
All are welcome!
Directions: From downtown 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: Mill Brook Preserve in Searsport
2026-04-02 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
This walk is at Coastal Mountains’ first Learning Landscape! We’ll park behind the Searsport High School and walk from the school to Millbrook Preserve, following the route students take for outdoor learning excursions.
This is a two-mile out-and-back trail which is primarily flat and includes a fair amount of bog bridging.
Directions: Turn onto Church Street in Searsport from Route One and follow it to the end, where you’ll see the high school. CMLT and Community Health staff will meet you, to direct parking and guide you to thetrail. Parking is limited, so please carpool!
Register: email leaht@coastalmountains.org

Happy Wanderers: Waldo Pound Preserve to Belfast Area Children's Center
2026-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 | 288 Kendall Corner Rd, Belfast, ME, United States
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT) and MaineHealth’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers hike at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 7. The hike will begin at the Waldo Pound Preserve parking lot at 288 Kendall Corner Rd. in Waldo and will offer three route options for varying interests and ability levels, ranging from 1.4 to 3.4 miles. The shorter options are relatively flat, while the 3.4-mile option includes about 200 feet of elevation gain.
All routes will initially travel along Waldo Pound Preserve Trails to the Hills to Sea Trail and include a stop at the Belfast Area Children’s Center (BACC)’s newly built Learning Landscape, which is used for nature-based education. This unique area overlooks a marsh and beaver habitat and was designed with young children and strollers in mind. All hiking options offer close-up views of beaver dams and a variety of water birds.
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.
Transportation will be provided back to Waldo Pound Preserve for hikers who choose the shortest one-way option.
All are welcome!
Bring/wear: hiking footwear, water, warm layers, tick protection, binoculars (if desired), and rain gear (if needed).
To register and view the full 2026 Happy Wanderers schedule, visit: https://penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com/course/happy-wanderers-2026

Happy Wanderers: Bald Mountain
2026-06-04 10:00 - 12:00 | 325 Barnestown Rd, Camden, ME, United States
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT) and MaineHealth’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers hike at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 4 at Bald Mountain in Camden.
This 2.6-mile out-and-back hike brings wanderers above the tree line to a 1,280-foot peak, with sweeping views of western Penobscot Bay and the surrounding coastal mountains. Expect some rocky footing along the way and about 660 feet of elevation gain. But the views at the top make it well worth the climb!
This hike is part of the Happy Wanderers walking series, which explores preserves and trails throughout Knox and Waldo counties. These hikes offer a chance to connect with fellow walkers while learning more about the Land Trust’s work to conserve land and connect people with nature across the western Penobscot Bay region.
All are welcome!
Directions: The trailhead is located at 325 Barnestown Rd., Camden. From downtown Camden, take Route 1 south, then turn right onto John Street and continue for 0.8 miles to Hosmer Pond Road on the left. Follow for 3.5 miles to the preserve parking lot on the left, just past Gillette Road.
Bring: Water, tick and insect protection, and binoculars if you have them.
Registration: To register for this hike and view the full 2026 Happy Wanderers schedule, visit: https://penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com/course/happy-wanderers-2026

Happy Wanderers: Sears Island
2026-07-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Sears Island, Searsport, ME, United States
Photo courtesy of Friends of Sears Island
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT), MaineHealth’s Community Health program, and Friends of Sears Island for a Happy Wanderers hike at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 2 on Sears Island.
This hike will offer options ranging from 1 to 4 miles, with routes that wind through forested trails, along the shoreline, and out the island’s road. Wanderers are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and linger a bit longer to enjoy the magic of the island after the hike finishes around noon.
This hike is part of the Happy Wanderers walking series, which explores preserves and trails throughout Knox and Waldo counties. Led by longtime CMLT member Bindy Pendleton, these hikes offer a chance to connect with fellow walkers while learning more about the Land Trust’s work to conserve land and connect people with nature across the western Penobscot Bay region.
All are welcome!
Directions: Sears Island is located at the end of Sears Island Road, off Route 1, just east of downtown Searsport. Park on the causeway. CMLT, MaineHealth, and Friends of Sears Island staff and volunteers will meet you at the far (southern) end of the causeway, by the picnic tables and kiosk.
Bring: Water, tick and insect protection, and binoculars if you have them.
Registration: To register for this hike and view the full 2026 Happy Wanderers schedule, please visit: https://penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com/course/happy-wanderers-2026

Happy Wanderers: Meadow Brook Preserve
2026-08-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Meadow Brook Preserve, Swanville, ME 04915, USA
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT) and and MaineHealth’s Community Health program on a guided hike along the trails of Meadow Brook Preserve in Swanville. The trail has minimal elevation gain and winds through a variety of mature and newer forests and wetlands, with unique views into the wetlands around Hurds Pond.
This hike is part of the Happy Wanderers walking series, which explores preserves and trails throughout Knox and Waldo counties. Led by longtime CMLT member Bindy Pendleton, these hikes offer a chance to learn more about the Land Trust’s work to conserve land and connect people with nature across the western Penobscot Bay region.
All are welcome!
Registration: To register for this hike and view the full 2026 Happy Wanderers schedule, please visit: https://penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com/course/happy-wanderers-2026
Bring: Water, tick and insect protection, and binoculars if you have them.
Directions: From downtown Belfast, take High Street north out of town. Cross Route 1 and continue as the road turns into City Point Road, and then Oak Hill Road (stay right at the fork). After passing the Rail Trail City Point parking lot, reset your odometer, and continue 2.2 miles, the parking lot is on the right.
