West Branch Preserve

Trails in orange indicate winter-only, as they’re too wet the rest of the year. Miles of walking here! An “eternal spring!” where water bubbles up from the ground. And a wide stream that has both rapids and slow, wide, meandering sections. I loved my walk here on a sharp December day with low glinting sun

Davis Stream Preserve

This is a sweet, short walk (about 0.7 miles) along part of the quiet and remote Davis Stream, still and brown. It looks like a good place to canoe. The Midcoast Conservancy’s preserve is nine acres. Walkers can park at the Willow Grange and access the trail from the road bordering the left side of

Stetser Preserve

 This 150-acre Midcoast Conservancy preserve includes two loops through forests and a side trail to a small pond. Expect a few hills as you’re making your way through the quiet and peaceful woods. The paths are well blazed and easy to follow.   Across the street from the trailhead is the fantastic Hidden Valley Nature Center.