Carter Nature Preserve - Blue Hill Heritage Trust
Carter Nature Preserve, managed by Blue Hill Heritage Trust, offers a natural and scenic outdoor space for dogs and their owners. This preserve features trails and open land suitable for off-leash dog activity in a serene environment surrounded by nature.
Reviews
After crowded Acadia, it is a piece of paradise. Very small parking lot hidden on ocean side of the road.
Lovely hike to the ocean. The real adventure began when traversing across the nearly high tide beach to complete the trail. Lots of diversity in terrain here.
We chose the wrong time to visit. Some sections of path were like sheets of ice. Reminded me of FROZEN. But the ocean scenery was beautiful. The trail could have been marked better. It would be nice summer hike!
One of my favorite places in all of Maine. A wonderful little spot that seems like a well kept secret. Close to the Blue Hill coop for a nice little treat afterwards. You can kayak/SUP in, of course be mindful of the tide. Or you can take the beach or the woods trail. Lots of great options to get to the magical cove.
Great little trail along the bay and into the forest! Took my daughter and I about 40 minutes to do the loop and we wandered a little bit along the shoreline. I really enjoy the diversity over such a short distance, rocky shoreline, muddy cove, grassy meadow, and thick, mossy forest. This trail is not quite a loop, however if you take the road back, which is not too busy, it is definitely “loop-able.” Sadly no dogs are allowed on the trail. There is about 6 or 7 parking spots up on the hill and only about 2 or 3 down near the water entrance. In October, parking was not an issue.