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Mackworth Island

Welcome to Mackworth, an island of approximately 100 acres, connected to Falmouth by a causeway at the mouth of the Presumpscot River. This proximity to Portland and the Presumpscot accounts for the unique blend of human and natural history that has shaped Mackworth Island. While human influence has greatly altered the natural environment, there is much to be enjoyed and preserved. The 1.25 mile trail that encircles the island takes about an hour to complete at a leisurely pace and visitors are treated to stunning views of Casco Bay and Portland. Along the way, stop to watch boats and ferries motor through the Atlantic waters while seagulls, osprey and shorebirds glide overhead as they search for food. You can find fairy houses that visitors have built and a pet cemetery where Governor Baxter’s pets were buried.

The Governor Baxter School for the Deaf is on the island and is not open to the public without prior arrangement.

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The trail surface is packed soil which may be slippery when wet, and the terrain is generally level with slopes not exceeding 10%. There are no steps or other barriers to wheelchairs on the main loop except for rocks, roots, and a few waterbars, but some of the small side trails down the steep slope to the shore may be inaccessible to some visitors. Please watch children carefully around steep rocky areas.

In 1946, Governor Percival Proctor Baxter donated Mackworth Island to the State of Maine to be used for state public purposes and "as a sanctuary for wild beasts and birds." There is a fee of $1-$4.

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  • Viles Arboretum is a no-fee 224 acre botanical garden which features miles of trails, a rotating suite of programs and events, a full service visitor center, and a variety of habitats home to flora and fauna of Statewide importance.

    Phone: 207-626-7989

    Website: vilesarboretum.org

    Address: 153 Hospital Street , Augusta

    Sanctuaries, Land Trusts and Refuges Trails and Routes
  • Historic house museum, public trails, and community event space in Ellsworth

    Phone: 207-667-8671

    Website: www.woodlawnellsworth.org

    Address: 19 Black House Drive PO Box 1478 , Ellsworth

    History and Maritime Maine's Heritage Museums
  • Discover your next paddling adventure on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.

    Phone: (802) 496-2285

    Website: www.NorthernForestCanoeTrail.org

    Address: PO Box 565 , Waitsfield

    Kayaking and Canoeing Public Reserved Lands Wilderness Areas
  • Viles Arboretum is a free, easily accessible, botanical garden that is open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week. The space includes six miles of trails, several botanical collections, and local art (all marked and signed), on 224 acres.

    Phone: 207-626-7989

    Website: www.vilesarboretum.org

    Address: 153 Hospital Street , Augusta

    Trails and Routes
  • Forests and Lakes - For People - Forever®

    Phone: (207) 796-2100

    Website: downeastlakes.org

    Address: 4 Water Street , Grand Lake Stream

    Public Reserved Lands Wilderness Areas Rivers and Streams
  • Open every day and easy to access, it's a place to discover.

    Phone: (207) 646-1555

    Website: www.wellsreserve.org

    Address: 342 Laudholm Farm Rd , Wells

    Guided Hikes and Walks Hiking with Kids Kayaking and Canoeing

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