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Sewell Woods Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Running trail in Scarborough, Maine · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 1.1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Sewell Woods 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 Sewell Woods Preserve
“Overall, Sewell is a pretty little hike, well maintained, and well marked (a super bonus for me!”
We went 2 days after a snow storm. The trail was a little beaten down, but we were able to do some good snowshoeing on the Frith farm. The farm had a sign posted staying you could explore/walk the farm. Overall, Sewell is a pretty little hike, well maintained, and well marked (a super bonus for me!).
Lovely trails that are great for a family or for anyone interested in a stroll.in the woods. The trails are overall very flat and make it easy with young kids, they especially love the boardwalk area to balance on the boards.
Beautiful walk surrounded by trees and nicely marked trails. Nice fast quick 30 minute walk around the paths. A little icy right now but still a great path.
Great little woods walk, nicely maintenanced, cool little bridges, streams, and a walk to the farm, bring bug spray though.
Trail conditions & character
“Overall, Sewell is a pretty little hike, well maintained, and well marked (a super bonus for me!”
“Flat, well marked and overall great place to walk the dogs ✨🐶 ✨”
“The trails are overall very flat and make it easy with young kids, they especially love the boardwalk area to balance on the boards.”
“The trails are overall very flat and make it easy with young kids, they especially love the boardwalk area to balance on the boards.”
Plan your run at Sewell Woods 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
- Distance1.1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- 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.
- Websitescarboroughlandtrust.org
- Phone(207) 289-1199
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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