Walk Detail for Backshore Trail


Return to Search Page
Contact Information:
Name of route:
Backshore Trail
Name of Managing Group:
Holbrook Island Sanctuary
Contact Person First Name:
Philip
Contact Person Last Name:
Farr
Phone:
( 207 ) 326 - 4012
Website: http://www.state.me.us/doc/parks
E-mail address:
phil.farr@maine.gov
Available maps of the Route:
Maps available at trailhead and park headquarters.
   
Public Access:  
Private Property:
No
ADA Accessible: No
Dogs allowed on a leash?: Yes
   
Information for Planning a Walk:
Total Route Distance:
Single Trail
Approximately 3/4 Mile
Distance markers:
Yes
Trail configuration:
Linear
Route surface:
 
 Yes
  No 
   Partially  
Track:
Sidewalk / Paved:
Wood Chip:
Solid rock:
Gravel or well-drained soil:
Mud or clay soil:
Sand:
Protruding rocks and roots:
Hours of availability:
From: 9:00am To: 9:00pm
Lighting:
No
Plowed in winter:
No
Allowed uses:
Walking and hiking.
Additional Amenities:
This is an easy walk through old estate fields to the shore. The walk also passes an old cemetery.
 
Getting to the Route:
Region: Downeast Acadia
Town (closest):
Brooksville
Location in Town:
Parking is available on the Indian Barr Road.
Location of Main Trailhead:
Main trail is off of Indian Barr Road.
Parking Available: Yes
Directions to Parking:
See Holbrook Island Sanctuary Map available from park headquarters or any trailhead.
Bicycle Parking:
Yes
Driving Directions to Main Trailhead:
The Holbrook Island Sanctuary is located on route 176 just past the center of the town of Brookville on the Blue Hill Peninsula. Brown signs show the way the enter the park.
Bicycling Directions to Main Trailhead:
N/A
   
How to Follow the Route:
Walking directions for following the route:
Trail is well marked with red blazes.
   
   

 

 



© 2009, All Rights Reserved
Healthy Maine Walks