Walk Detail for Bakeman Farm Trail


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Contact Information:
Name of route:
Bakeman Farm Trail
Name of Managing Group:
Holbrook Island Sanctuary
Contact Person First Name:
Philip
Contact Person Last Name:
Farr
Phone:
( 206 ) 326 - 4012
Website: http://www.maine.gov
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 2/3 Mile
Distance markers:
No
Trail configuration:
Loop
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: Dusk
Lighting:
No
Plowed in winter:
No
Allowed uses:
Walking, Hiking, Cross Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing
Additional Amenities:
This is an area rich in various types of flora and for wildlife viewing. Bathroom facilities are located at the Goose Falls area and at park headquarters. Holbrook Island Sanctuary will mail out an information package if contacted by phone, e-mail, or letter.
 
Getting to the Route:
Region: Downeast Acadia
Town (closest):
Brooksville
Location in Town:
N/A
Location of Main Trailhead:
The main trailhead is an easy walk from the Cape Rosier Road just past the turnoff for Dog Island Road.
Parking Available: No
Directions to Parking:
See Holbrook Island Sanctuary Map available from park headquarters or any trailhead.
Bicycle Parking:
Yes
Driving Directions to Main Trailhead:
Holbrook Island Sanctuary is in the town of Brooksville on the Blue Hill Peninsula. There are brown signs from route 176 indicating directions to the sanctuary. Once in the sanctuary, a map can be picked up at any trailhead or at park headquarters.
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. It is an easy walk through the fields.
   
   

 

 



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