Near Maritime Forest Trail (Red)
Singletrack through reeds and salt water marsh
Near Maritime Forest Trail (Red)
View out to Mosquito Cove
Near Maritime Forest Trail (Red)
Maritime Forest Trail (Red) trailhead near the Cooper Environmental Center

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Maritime Forest Trail (Red)

4.0 (2 Ratings)
A short but sweet flat hike through a beautifully diverse park of forest and salt water marshland.
1.4
mi
Distance
1
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Park open 7 a.m. to dusk.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.44mi
Distance
1ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
12ft
High Point
0ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This park has something to offer in all seasons whether it be birding and wildflowers in the spring, osprey fledglings and crab in the summer, foliage in the fall, and snowshoeing / XC skiing in the winter, but my sense is that hiking is more enjoyable in the cooler temperatures given humidity, insects, and minimal shade come with the territory in the summer heat. Despite the fact the blazes are frequent and close together, each trail crosses over numerous other trails both marked and unmarked. If you're new to the park, it doesn't hurt to pause at trail crossings. There are several trail maps floating around whether they are online or in the park. There are clear differences between each of them. The trail maps shared near the Cooper Environmental Center appear to be the most accurate.

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Contributors
Rory Nugent