Ovens Mouth Preserves Dover Cross Road, Boothbay, ME 04537

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Ovens Mouth Preserves, located at Dover Cross Road in Boothbay, Maine, is a beautiful park and tourist attraction managed by the Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT). BRLT is a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving the natural habitat, scenic beauty, and working land of the Boothbay region for the public benefit.

Visitors to Ovens Mouth Preserves can enjoy over 30 miles of hiking trails that wind through meadows, forests, wetlands, and scenic vistas. The trails are open year-round and free of charge, providing access to woodlands, salt marshes, islands, seabird habitats, historical sites, and more.

At the visitor center at Oak Point Farm, guests can learn more about BRLT, pick up maps, purchase merchandise, and sign up for educational programs. BRLT also hosts over 100 free educational events each year to connect people of all ages to the land and promote conservation efforts.

Boothbay Region Land Trust relies on the support of individuals, families, businesses, and granting agencies to continue its mission of protecting the natural treasures of the region. Donations are welcome to ensure that the preserves remain open and accessible to residents and visitors for generations to come. Come explore the natural beauty of the Boothbay region at Ovens Mouth Preserves and discover the wonders of this special place.

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Dover Cross Rd, Boothbay, ME 04537, United States

207-633-4818

bbrlt.org

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Hours open

Monday:

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday:

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday:

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday:

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday:

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday:

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday:

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Reviews

Brian Bishoff:

"Lovely lovely nature preserve. Cool wooden footbridge. Trails rough and muddy in spots but well marked."

1 year ago

grashopp k:

"My ABSOLUTELY favorite trail in the Boothbay Regional Land Trust system! It's amazingly gorgeous. Sweeping water views combined with wide woodsy interior trails. Ovens mouth east is a shorter and easier hike. Ovens mouth west has more inclines and is quite a bit longer. Combine them both for a great workout and nature's healing energy."

1 year ago

Deb Welaish Sutphen:

"Nice hike with water views along the "lake trail". There are a lot of roots and rocks so pay attention to where you step. There are also some up and down hills. This is rated as "easy" but I judge it to qualify as moderate. Watch children carefully as some parts of the trail are quite close to drops to the water. Be sure to have bug spray."

almost 2 years ago

Sharon Binette:

"Beautiful easy hike. 2 parking areas with limited spaces. Kid and Dog friendly. Quiet. Not handicap accessible. There are some roots and rocks...slight inclines. Our 3 year old granddaughter loved it.....just a couple places where hand holding was needed."

almost 2 years ago

Colleen Finnell:

"great moderate trails with a bit of ups and downs along each path. i did both loops and it took 2 hours with some stopping. my only comment for those planning is that the map distance is inaccurate. it says one loop is 1.7 miles and the other is 1.1. in total thatd be 2.8, certainly no longer than 3 with the bridge. however, i tracked my activity with strava and i logged the whole trail at 4.4 miles!"

almost 2 years ago