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Kennebunk Plains Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Running trail in Kennebunk, Maine · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Kennebunk Plains 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 Kennebunk Plains Preserve
“There's even a beautiful pond on the other side of the road, and a dammed pond on the main side down one of the side trails.”
“Beautiful place to go and walk or just enjoy the quiet.”
“Favorite place to walk the dogs all year round.”
Great place for birding and it's a huge network for trails with a ton of different directions you can go. There's even a beautiful pond on the other side of the road, and a dammed pond on the main side down one of the side trails. A lot of great wildlife.
This one of the best open landscape forms you will have the pleasure of walking through. Pay attention to hunting schedules and be smart about wearing bright clothes.
Cool place to take my dog for a walk. There’s a trail in the wooded area. That was very peaceful and cute. Good for birdwatching as well.
I love walking and flying my drone here. Serene and peaceful spot. Love the blueberry plains. 🫐
Trail conditions & character
“There's even a beautiful pond on the other side of the road, and a dammed pond on the main side down one of the side trails.”
“This WMA is Marked , nothing like the other WMA's I have visited , no boundary,s no postings , no parking , NO DEER !”
“Beautiful place to go and walk or just enjoy the quiet.”
Plan your run at Kennebunk Plains Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
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