Coastal Mountains Land Trust

Happy Wanderers: Head of Tide Preserve, Belfast
2026-03-05 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
