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Blue Point Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Running trail in Scarborough, Maine · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Blue Point 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 Blue Point Preserve
“A short, quiet walk to beautiful ocean views.”
Beautiful short trail with marsh views. Lots of birds, mushrooms, trees, and peace. Dogs have to be on leash. There are stairs at the end but a pretty easy trail.
Well maintained, and nice and wide. A short, quiet walk to beautiful ocean views...
Trail conditions & character
Plan your run at Blue Point Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- 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.
- Websitescarboroughlandtrust.org
- Phone(207) 289-1199
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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