Otter Brook Preserve — Attraction in Harpswell

This property is worth a couple hours of time in any season. Whether on foot or snowshoes, you can leave the road behind and enjoy the peaceful forest and marsh land here. It's part of a natural migration corridor that runs from Brunswick south to the ocean and all kinds of wildlife may be seen here from bald eagles to river otters, coyotes to fishers, along with birds of all kinds. Waterfowl migrate through here spring and fall, and some will decide to nest in the quiet waters. About 2 miles of easy trails to stretch your legs and serenity for your soul, what more...

Tried out the Otter Brook Preserve walking trails today. We had a good time. The terrain was easy even after the first snow of the season (4”). We did the north loop first which brings you along the Otter Brook a short distance. There were a few benches to sit on and enjoy the peacefulness. We followed that with the south loop and the marsh overlook. The trails are well marked and parking was...

Otter Brook is a beautiful trail. It runs along a lake filled with peepers in the Spring. There are educational signs dotting the trail to identify the unique areas along the trail. This trail does get muddy, so wear those hiking boots and use tick spray because the grass is long...