All Public Access Preserves
Are you wondering where you can access the York River for kayaking right here in town? Are you hoping to enjoy fall’s foliage on a forested trail? Are you looking for a spot for a sunlit snowshoe?
York Land Trust manages seven preserves, open for public access, that feature the perfect settings for hikes, walks, and other recreation amidst landscapes emblematic of the extraordinary natural resources that define the Greater York/Mount Agamenticus Region of Southern Maine.
We hope you’ll enjoy connecting with the natural beauty of these treasured open spaces, made possible by decades of grassroots efforts and millions of dollars in funding support. If you would like to help us continue our work in the future, please visit Support Our Efforts.
This preserve includes access to more than 4 miles of trails through forested wetlands. Plan a hike with family and friends in any season.
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This is the place to go if you’re hoping to enjoy a stunning view of the York River watershed and perhaps find signs of York’s early European settlers.
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There’s something for everyone on the Hilton-Winn Preserve’s 1.5 miles of varied trails.
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This preserve features a 1.3-mile loop that traverses across upland forest, steep rocky outcroppings, and wetland.
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Plan a day of nature study and look for signs of wildlife and some of the town’s oldest trees. We offer half-mile and 0.3-mile trails.
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This preserve includes the headquarters of York Land Trust and a 1 mile loop trail through meadows and forest along Smelt Brook, with views of expansive marshlands and a pond.
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Follow our Riverview Trail through a mature forest of shagbark hickories and oaks for about three-quarters of a mile to access outstanding views of vast salt marshes and the meandering York River.
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