Devil's Back Trail Area — Attraction in Harpswell

This sweet little trail is located right off route 24 for easy access. There is a dozen or so parking spaces but no rest rooms, grills, or picnic tables. The trails are clearly marked and are moderately challenging due to roots, mud, logs,and rock ledge that must be traversed. You are never more than a few feet from either rt 24 or the ocean but the sheer amount of natural wonder packed into this little space (we walked a mile loop) is amazing. Battered coastal rock was festooned with glistening white quartz. Earth was covered with leaves and lichen as cedar, birch. maple, and fir trees reach for the sky in a dense tangle. We saw eagles, seals, geese, more birds than we could identify, and even a little deer that day. This is a place to bring the binoculars for sure. This is definitely not handicap friendly and isn't for younger kids as the terrain requires attention to avoid trip and slips. Trails are exceptionally well marked. I look forward...

Absolutely gorgeous views from both the East and West sides of the trail. The trails have a large amount of roots, so take care to avoid ankle injuries. Trails were well marked and generally easy to navigate. I never saw other hikers, but I was there on a weekday afternoon. Very peaceful. No facilities or outhouses available on or near the trail. Since I didn't get there until later in the afternoon, I ran out of daylight, but I'll definitely be going back to...

Beautiful spot to stop in your way back from Lands End in the tip of Harpswell. It's not far from Cooks Corner and is definitely worth a stop. In the fall it is highly beautiful with all the trees changing and the scent of autumn and the coast in the air. Highly recommend. The trail is a little tougher than I expected, but it isn't long, so most should be just fine...