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Mill Brook Preserve Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 137 Google reviews · Running trail in Westbrook, Maine · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 6 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mill Brook Preserve Trailhead'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.
Scenic preserve featuring hiking trails, wooded areas and a brook.
What runners say about Mill Brook Preserve Trailhead
“Beautiful woods surrounding the trail, little waterfalls and tiny sandy beaches along the river makes this spot a nice little hike with the dog.”
“This secluded and hilly forest valley is peaceful and feels remote while just minutes from Maine’s largest urban center.”
💲Cost: Free! 🪴Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor ♿️ Accessibility: Not accessible 🚫 🚘 Parking: There is a very small but free lot. If it gets full there are other trailheads for the same trail system or you could park on the road (I think. I don’t think there signs against this) 👶🏽 Child-friendly: Yes!
This is a very lovely place to walk, but the access is too difficult for anyone who is mobility impaired. There is a small parking lot, board for information and a trail that is marked that runs thru the woods and along the beautiful Brook.
I found this trail easy to access with 4 parking spaces at the entrance of the road where the trail starts, and helpful signage. A little steep at the entry, and caution needed on the bridges but a wonderful little hiking trail for me and the dog.
Great trail for hiking without leaving the city. Lots of hills with some cool switchback trails. Probably doable by mountain bike if you're experienced. Tons of fish in the small brook!
Trail conditions & character
“I took a baby in a carrier and it was quite challenging in some parts as it’s steep but children who have a moderate hiking skill set would do well.”
“Beautiful woods surrounding the trail, little waterfalls and tiny sandy beaches along the river makes this spot a nice little hike with the dog.”
“A little steep at the entry, and caution needed on the bridges but a wonderful little hiking trail for me and the dog.”
“Its a nice trail along a stream, then opens up, then into another wooded area.”
“There is a small parking lot, board for information and a trail that is marked that runs thru the woods and along the beautiful Brook.”
“This secluded and hilly forest valley is peaceful and feels remote while just minutes from Maine’s largest urban center.”
“There is a fairly steep initial path down and a more gradual one as well but both are narrow dirt paths with some tree roots and rocks eventually.”
“It is a beautiful all around 6 mile trail system with loops on over 100 acres but it can be a bit noisy since it’s close to busier roads.”
Plan your run at Mill Brook Preserve Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance6 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteprlt.org
- Phone+1 207-844-0114
- 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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