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Fore River Sanctuary
A quick, easy loop following parts of the Fore River in Portland, ME, taking you through a nature sanctuary teeming with life even in winter.
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| Author: | ChrisCavs |
| Source: | Trimble Outdoors website |
| Activity: | Hiking |
| State: | Maine (ME) |
| Distance: | 2.56 mi |
| Difficulty: | 3 / 10 |
| Rating: |
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Jewell Falls is the highlight of this easy loop hike, right in the middle of Maine's largest city, Portland. The Fore River Sanctuary covers 85 acres of lowlands, an area where fresh water from the Fore River meets saltwater from the Atlantic Ocean. The area provides great birdwatching opportunities, as well as a respite from the grind of daily life in the city.
The Sanctuary is easily accessible from many residential side streets, but almost immediately you forget you're in a city. The pines and oaks seem to silence the usual din, and you're left with soft winds and quiet waters. That is, of course, until you come upon Jewell Falls, an approximately 30 foot waterfall - Portland's only natural water fall.
TO TRAILHEAD: South Trailhead: park in Maine Orthopedics lot at 1601 Congress. From the corner of Frost and Congress Streets, follow Congress St. to trailhead about 450 feet to the west.
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Fore River Sanctuary Loop
| Distance: 2.56 mi | Points: 203 |
A loop I usually take at the Fore River Sanctuary.
| # | Distance | Instruction | Distance to next |
| 1 | 0.00 mi | Start - | Then go 1.26 mi |
| 2 | 1.26 mi | Point Of Interest - | Then go 0.00 mi |
| 3 | 1.26 mi | U-Turn - | Then go 1.30 mi |
| 4 | 2.56 mi | Stop - |
Points of Interest
Jewell Falls Overlook
Location: 43.670711, -70.318442Walking in the Pines
Location: 43.668916, -70.318256Looking West up the Tracks.
Location: 43.667225, -70.319137Jewell Falls
Location: 43.670549, -70.318195Related Trips
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