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Maquoit Bay Conservation Land
4.4 ★★★★☆ 50 Google reviews · Running trail in Brunswick, Maine · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Maquoit Bay Conservation Land'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.
Mudflats and woods trail system with vistas of the bay where boat launches are present.
What runners say about Maquoit Bay Conservation Land
“Beautiful views at the end especially on the right side, but steady flow of visitors and only a few places to sit.”
“Easy, flat peaceful walk through the woods to a beautiful view of the water and birds.”
“It was a light mist of rain, but so quite and relaxing easy walking”
A nice, relatively short hike with lovey views of Maquoit Bay. A great place to get outdoors to bring the dog for a leashed walk.
Beautiful views at the end especially on the right side, but steady flow of visitors and only a few places to sit...We hiked in this easy trail over the weekend (about 2.3 miles round trip) with our dog on a leash.
Fun short out-and-back... about 0.7 miles one way. Bit of a view at the end. Lots of Lady Slippers along the path.
Amazing! Easy, flat peaceful walk through the woods to a beautiful view of the water and birds.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful views at the end especially on the right side, but steady flow of visitors and only a few places to sit.”
“A great place to get outdoors to bring the dog for a leashed walk.”
“The woods are very sparse and relatively uninteresting as compared with some other trails, but the trail in is easy and pretty much level.”
“A couple walked down the steep dirt path to the lower area and sat there for a time with their dog on a leash.”
“Easy, flat peaceful walk through the woods to a beautiful view of the water and birds.”
“Small parking lot, sometimes see a few people and other dogs.”
Plan your run at Maquoit Bay Conservation Land
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.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitebtlt.org
- Phone+1 207-729-7694
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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