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Pleasant Hill Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 95 Google reviews · Running trail in Scarborough, Maine · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 40 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Pleasant Hill 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.
Forest known for trails for hiking and walking plus bird-watching opportunities.
What runners say about Pleasant Hill Preserve
“Beautiful hike, it's worth checking out.”
“Kid friendly, dog friendly, even a section that is wheelchair accessible.”
We visited Pleasant Hill preserve in winter. There were some people that were cross country skiing. Many were walking the trails, some with dogs. Dogs must be leashed in this park. There is a handicap trail that is easily accessible.
If you like fields, flowers 🌺 and woods…you’ll love this place 😍👌. Plenty “O” parking and nicely marked and well manicured trails ☘️😃 🇺🇸👍. There’s a few short 20 minute trails and longer ones that skirt the entire perimeter. BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A very nice place to walk in the spring and summer.During the early spring though it gets very muddy on the trails due to the melting and rainfall.A good idea to have boots on at that time.Alot of nice scenery and birds.
This is a fantastic walk i love the raised wooden paths I like the way they sounds under my boots. Plus my dog loves this walk as well. Good loops multiple path loops its funn.
Trail conditions & character
“Kid friendly, dog friendly, even a section that is wheelchair accessible.”
“I pulled 6 off me from the loop, but I did see a few bluebirds, a turkey and a host of other small birds”
“Kid friendly, dog friendly, even a section that is wheelchair accessible.”
“Plenty “O” parking and nicely marked and well manicured trails ☘️😃 🇺🇸👍.”
“During the early spring though it gets very muddy on the trails due to the melting and rainfall.”
Plan your run at Pleasant Hill Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance40 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitescarboroughlandtrust.org
- Phone(207) 289-1199
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–9:30 PM |
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