Bald Head & Squirrel Lighthouse ( Arrowsic, Me.)
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Join us on this 4.4 mile hike to the open ledges of Bald Head. We will first visit the the historical and picturesque Squirrel Point Light, one of four original lighthouses along the Kennebec River, one of Maine’s most important commercial waterways, used like a highway back when roads were scarce. The lighthouse was built around 1898, about 15 years after the founding of Bath Iron Works up the river.
Doubling back part way we will cross ( only at low tiede) to the climb to the high point of Bald Head in 1.5 miles. Both trails are easy but rooty. This preserve is a 296-acre bald eagle nesting ground.
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Bring: hiking shoes, poles ( opt), water, picnic & bug repellant
Join us after for a beverage - venue to be decided by group- lots of options nearby.
LIMITED parking- carpool if possible.
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Check out the itineraries here ( cut & paste link) https://groups.goaheadtours.com/cecilia-nolan
Important note: The Squirrel Point trail on IFW land does allow dogs, but The Nature Conservancy’s Bald Head Preserve does not.
Directions: Take a right on Bald Head Road from Route 127. Head all the way to the end of the road; there will be a small parking lot at the trailhead. There is no kiosk, but the trail is well marked.