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Alewive Woods Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Running trail in Kennebunk, Maine · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 2.5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Alewive Woods Preserve's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Alewive Woods Preserve
“kbk—so pretty and peaceful on this beautiful winter day, not a soul in sight.”
“Such a great trail system for running or walking.”
“Trails are pretty well marked and easy to follow.”
“kbk—so pretty and peaceful on this beautiful winter day, not a soul in sight.”
Such a great trail system for running or walking. So quiet and peaceful. It covers both wooded areas and a nice open field. 🫐 everywhere! Saw a baby bluebird that had fallen from its nest.
Great local hiking 🥾 area near Kennebunkport, Maine 🇺🇸☀️🇺🇸😄. Off the beaten path, this preserve offers miles of flat and gently sloping hiking trails that leads down to a charming pond used for ice fishing 🎣 in the winter ❄️ 🥶🥶🥶. The small parking lot is easy to find.
Well maintained, easy Trails, light foot traffic. Definitely bring bug spray and shoes you can use in the mud (very muddy down by lake). Took our dog swimming here, he loved it
love, love, love this little jewel of a trail that winds through the woods in the Alewife Woods Preserve in w. kbk—so pretty and peaceful on this beautiful winter day, not a soul in sight. tight turn and narrow entrance to trailhead parking. bit of a shimmy getting in there. the trail itself is very easy, 2.
Trail conditions & character
“The walk back did not seem as long, and we were glad we followed most of the signs to the trail-designated parking lot.”
“kbk—so pretty and peaceful on this beautiful winter day, not a soul in sight.”
“kbk—so pretty and peaceful on this beautiful winter day, not a soul in sight.”
“Trails are mostly flat and easy but there are parts with some elevation change but nothing too difficult.”
“Trails are pretty well marked and easy to follow.”
“I walked with another person and an almost full-grown puppy on this trail to the pond, and, she got muddy, loving every second of it.”
“Off the beaten path, this preserve offers miles of flat and gently sloping hiking trails that leads down to a charming pond used for ice fishing 🎣 in the winter ❄️ 🥶🥶🥶.”
Plan your run at Alewive Woods Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance2.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitekennebunklandtrust.org
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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