The trail map to this 44.5-acre Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust preserve includes a wonderful riverside ledge. It is flat, relatively big, and looks out over a peaceful spot on the Pemaquid River. The land trust recommends bringing a picnic.

The loop trail is mostly easy, but you do walk down a long, gradual hill from the trailhead to the rock.

Directions: Cosima’s Preserve is located at 460 Benner Road in Bristol. From Damariscotta, travel 2.7 miles east on Biscay Road. Take a right onto Lessner Road. After 2.1 miles, look for a small wooded parking area on the right. There’s room for about four cars.