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    Mackworth Island Trail

    Mackworth Island Trail

    4.7
    (48 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    This was such a cool park to explore. Gorgeous trail along the water and we saw a pair of bald…read moreeagles! The pet cemetery was really sweet and such a fun surprise towards the end.

    I can practically see Mackworth Island from my livingroom window, and it's a quick drive--and also…read moreone of my favorite walks in Portland. It's no secret, of course, and as other reviewers have noted there isn't much parking. For some reason I've always been lucky that way and have always found a spot (to be sure, sometimes the only open one). What I recommend--giving away secrets here!--is to aim for just before or after prime times like first thing in the morning or lunchtime. Once you're there, this wonderful little island right smack in a city makes you feel like you're miles away. The trail is less than a mile and a half but you can easily linger in the many path detours to lookout points, several of which have benches with the most marvelous views out into the Casco Bay that you can find anywhere. I have a favorite spot to take a breather with a book and a good coffee, but I'm not letting on exactly where that is : ) I also highly recommend the side paths to the pet cemetery (not Pet Sematary!) where the original owner of the island, Governor Baxter, buried his many Irish Setters and one very special horse. Check out the tombstones; it's quite moving. Also be on the lookout for the famous fairy houses (hint: there's one main area and you'll likely find random little setups hidden throughout). I don't want to ruin the sense of discovery on Mackworth--that's part of the fun!

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    Jewell Falls

    Jewell Falls

    4.2
    (13 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    This hike is a nice place to take a short stroll for the locals but not a place I would recommend…read moretourist to come. First off, it is only about half mile from parking to the waterfall. So total hike was only 1 mile. it is a WALK, not hike. Good for families with young ones. Be very aware that the mosquitoes here are super HUNGRY! I have never gotten so many bites within such a short time inside a hike! I got 6-7 bites all over my legs just from hiking here for 30 mins. My husband got 8+ bites all over his body! Luckily my little one only got 1 bite. We were all over Maine in the last 2 weeks including kayaking and out at Acadia national park. All outdoor activities and barely got any bites until now! There are other trails here too but after getting so many bites, we wanted to run away as fast as we could! I wish I didn't come here. View and waterfall are not worth it for trade off of these hungry hungry mosquitoes!! *sooo itchy* :-/ Bring bug spray if you wanna come!

    Jewell falls is a waterfall of water flowing from the Fore River and is named for Tom Jewell who…read morewas one of the founders Portland Trails and very much alive today. Did you know that Portland Trails started in 1991? He donated the land around the falls and the rest of the land the trail walls through is a mix of public and private land. You see evidence of this with many marked signs that designate private property -- good to respect these so we can continue to walk these trails. Somehow I got lost off my usual path I take and ended up going on the greater fore river sanctuary trail loop around and across the railroad tracks, but the boardwalks were great! Back to the falls, if you start at the trailhead near Brighton ave, it's less than 0.25 miles of a walk. The falls are made of horsetails of rushing water over large slabs of rock. The trails are really well maintained and there's not too many people. You can definitely still hear traffic from some parts but there are a few quiet enclaves.

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    Jewell Falls
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    My friend on the tracks at the entrance!
    East End Beach

    East End Beach

    3.6
    (13 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    Highlights of East End Beach:…read more 1. It is close 2. It's dog friendly and the only beach in the area that doesn't hate dogs (coughWillardcough), even though they're not allowed from 9 to 5 during tourist season, it's still more reasonable than the 30 minute window Willard is heading towards. 3. When it's low tide its a nice sized beach. Don't even bother if it's peak high tide, it's literally a cheesecake slice of a beach. 4. It's an enclosed beach -- really only one true entrance which is also great for dogs. 5. It's a pretty "utility" focused beach -- I almost wondered if it was man made. Portland paddle will bring their kayaks here and it's a good launch point for Casco bay. The views are great and the people are friendly.

    I find myself here a lot in the summer because it's the closest beach to my house and it's not…read moreusually overcrowded. The tourists don't come here, mostly because it is pretty small and I don't think it is very well known. Also, I wouldn't exactly call it the cleanliest of beaches. Homeless people sleep/live here at night and I'm always careful, watching my step and such as to not step on anything dangerous. Most people come here with their dogs because they can go off-leash pretty safely. There is a "no dogs" rule from 9am-5pm from Memorial day to Labor day, but I do see this rule broken often. No one seems to really care and I don't know how this is enforced. I do bring my small dog here a lot in the "off season" and in the late afternoons, however, and he likes it a lot.. and like I said I come here in the summer with my beach chair and will sit on the beach with my head phones or a good book. I don't really recommend swimming- the sand in the water is very rocky and will hurt your feet, plus with all the boats going by I don't know how safe it would be. It's nice to wade in a little bit to cool off, though. Parking can be difficult as there basically is none on-site, but you can park up on the eastern prom and walk down.

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    Presumpscot River Preserve

    Presumpscot River Preserve

    4.3
    (3 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Reviewing this so I can find it later! Lovely trail but definitely has parts of moderate…read moredifficulty, navigating steep climbs on slippery rocks and lots of tree roots to trip on. Not handicapped friendly. Cell reception was spotty at times. A few of the bridges are getting pretty rickety. Great for dogs, little/no bugs.

    So, forget the trails. Someone else can review that. I'm here for floating down the river, which is…read moreone of the most fun, free summer activities that you'll find in the Portland area. When you're bored on a summer's day, grab a friend and head to Walmart for tubes and a few beers (in cans, of course). Take two cars. You can drop one car off after the bridge on Allen Ave Extension (a couple miles after the intersection with Washington Ave). Take the other car to the sandy parking lot before Hannaford in West Falmouth that's on the river. This is where I use for the entry point. The next three hours are absolute perfection. Floating down a mild current, bright sun beaming on your face and complete silence besides nature. The water is warm, somehow, even early in the season. It's a fairly wide river and very deep (yeah I may be the loser who wears a life jacket...I blame that on my parents for not investing in swimming lessons!). There's also rope swings at various points that you can jump off. After about two hours, you'll see signs warning of dangerous rapids and it will scare the living **** out of you. That's the time to head to shore and walk the trail for a few minutes. The signs aren't joking and I'd love to see a kayaker navigate those serious rapids. Hop back in the water after and keep relaxing until you reach the dock, which leads up the hill to your first car. I hope too many people don't discover this river because it's been so peaceful the last few summers. But it really is a great group activity and I'd highly recommend it if you want a break from the usual beaches/lakes.

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    Presumpscot River Preserve
    Presumpscot River Preserve
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    River Point Conservation Area - hiking - Updated July 2026

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