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Smelt Brook Preserve
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Running trail in York, Maine · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Smelt Brook Preserve yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Smelt Brook Preserve
“Beautiful place, so peaceful and the gorgeous view of the York River”
“Trail is easy to follow and well marked.”
“Peaceful, easy loop that's appropriate for all ages.”
Beautiful trail system located across from Highland Farm Preserve. Much less foot traffic than Highland Farm. Peaceful, easy loop that's appropriate for all ages. Can be extremely icy during the winter months.
Really pretty and easy walk around the marshes. Trail is easy to follow and well marked. The only concerns would be it can be root heavy in places. It also gets waterlogged after it rains and will therefore be biting bugs heaven
Lovely woods and floodplain habitat with loops. Spectacular sunsets over the York river. Park at the Highland preserve.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful place, so peaceful and the gorgeous view of the York River”
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The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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
- Websiteyorklandtrust.org
- Phone+1 207-363-7400
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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