Family Outdoor fun

Alexander Art Trail (SF) Hand-carved outdoor sculptures along the trail and a painted rock exhibit. 70 Barrows Lake Rd. https://www.arttrail.net

Moosehorn Wildlife Refuge (SF)
The main trail off Charlotte Road is paved and an easy walk. https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Moosehorn

St. Croix Island Historic Site
(SF) Paved walking trail.

Waterfront Walkway
(SF) 1.5 mile (one-way) gravel path along the river. Parking North Street. https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/calais-walkway

Calais Playground
Jungle gym, space to run and play. North St. next to the Recreation Facility and also one Lafayette St.

Beals Town Beach
Sand beach, porta-potty in season. Parking end of Backfield Rd.

Weald Bethel Trail
Easy walking trails, picnic area. 7 Weald Bethel Ln. https://mainebyfoot.com/weald-bethel-walking-trails-cherryfield/

Waterfront Walkway
(SF) Paved walkway along the water. Water St.

Cobscook Bay State Park
(PG)($) Picnic area, playground, easy walking trail. US Route 1 to turnoff onto South Edmunds Rd. https://www.stateparks.com/cobscook_bay_state_park_in_maine.html

Tide Mill Farm
Families are always welcome to visit the farm and garden. https://tidemillorganicfarm.com/

Dawn Marie Beach Path
1/4 mile walking trail to beautiful undeveloped beach on Wabassus Lake.

Musquash Esker Trail
1.4 mile (2.8 round trip) easy walking trail through forest to Big Musquash stream.

Trail To Tomorrow
0.6 mile loop educational trail with interpretive signs along the path.

Harrington Family Health Center Walking Track
(SF) Paved walking track next to the health center.

Frank Woodworth Trail
1.8 mile loop. Good for little legs (with a few steep sections). Ripley Neck Rd. https://www.mcht.org/preserve/frank-e-woodworth/

Local Bike and ATV Trail
(SF) Paved trail starts at the bridge.

Sandy River Beach
Large family friendly sand beach, porta-potty in season. Parking across the street on Mason Bay Rd near the town sand shed.

Mowry Beach
(SF) Sandy beach with boardwalk that ends at school playground. 86 Pleasant St. https://downeastcoastalconservancy.org/dcc-trails/mowry-beach/

Quoddy Head State Park
(SF) ($) Bog Trail along boardwalk through peat bog. Signs explain the special plant life. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maine/quoddy-coast-guard-trail

Cobscook Shores – Red Point Nature Preserve
(SF) 1.2 mile trail, picnic area, shore access, nice bathrooms. Parking area off Route 189. https://cobscookshores.org/red-point-nature-preserve/

Pike Lands
1.5 mile network of trails, good for little legs. 1099 N North Lubec Rd. https://downeastcoastalconservancy.org/dcc-trails/pike-lands/

Machias Playground
Playset, space to run. Corner of Harwood and Salem Streets by the basketball courts.

Middle River Park
Easy walking trail, grassy area and picnic tables, sledding in winter. Parking off Kilton Ave. https://downeastcoastalconservancy.org/dcc-trails/middle-river-park/

UMaine at Machias Wilderness Trail
Partially stroller friendly, pond for exploring. Parking behind gym.

Jasper Beach
Rock beach, saltwater lagoons and marsh to explore. Parking off of Port Road.

Long Point Preserve 3-miles of partially stroller friendly trails. Entrance East Side Rd. https://www.mcht.org/preserve/long-point/