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Trails & Outdoor Spaces

Harpswell has many beautiful trails and open spaces, most of them are on or near water and allow water access.



The Harpswell Guide is a comprehensive guide that includes trail maps, information about beaches, boat launches, historic landmarks and more. The Harpswell Guide was conceived by the Recreation and Town Lands Committees and was created in cooperation with Harpswell Heritage Land Trust.

All properties are carry in/carry out. Take your trash with you to dispose of properly.

NEW DOG LEASH RULES AS OF 1/9/2021:

Cliff Trail and  Devil's Back - Dogs on leash from 10 am - 4 pm daily. Dogs off leash and *under owner control at all other times. *Under owner control is defined as the dog is within sight and returns upon command.

Mitchell Field - Dogs on leash from 10 am - 4 pm daily. Dogs off leash and *under owner control at all other times. *Under owner control is defined as the dog is within sight and returns upon command.
North Beach: No dogs allowed.
South Beach: Dogs can be off leash to swim during 10-4 leashing hours.


Giant's Stairs - Dogs on leash at all times.

Mackerel Cove: Dogs under owner control. Under owner control is defined as the dog is within sight and returns upon command.

Leash rules for Town Properties are on a trial basis. Following these rules will allow us to 
continue to offer off leash times.