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Highland Farm Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Running trail in York, Maine · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Highland Farm 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.
Well-marked network of hiking paths past old graveyards, many with maps.
What runners say about Highland Farm Preserve
“Snowshoe walk, Great area, Just wish people with dogs would clean up after, bags are even provided, I'm sure most people do, it's those that don't”
Love this place. It is a photographers dream. Trails are well maintained. There are points of interest along the trails, including 2 small cemeteries, a gatekeepers house, and a plethora of wild flowers. Also there are many song birds, and the occasional raptor flies above.
Lovely selection of hiking trails with terrain ranging from pastureland to New England Rock Ledges. Several old family burial grounds are also accessible.
Love this beautiful place! Lots of different loops to make the hike as long/short as needed.
Nice dirt parking area. A few benches and picnic tables around. There are several trails to choose from with lots of shade and a couple of historical cemeteries. The overlook spots are rocky and steep but very cool.
Trail conditions & character
“One of the"overlooks" was a small hill surrounded by trees.”
“There are bags available at the trailhead, and I saw a lot of full bags left at the side of the trail further in.”
“Snowshoe walk, Great area, Just wish people with dogs would clean up after, bags are even provided, I'm sure most people do, it's those that don't”
“There are several trails to choose from with lots of shade and a couple of historical cemeteries.”
“One of the"overlooks" was a small hill surrounded by trees.”
“The overlook spots are rocky and steep but very cool.”
Plan your run at Highland Farm 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websiteyorklandtrust.org
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
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