Nestled within Portland, Maine, the Fore River Sanctuary offers an 85-acre natural retreat featuring diverse habitats, scenic trails, and the city's only natural waterfall, Jewell Falls.
The sanctuary is home to the remnants of the historic Cumberland and Oxford Canal, constructed in the 1820s and 1830s to connect Sebago Lake to Portland. Irish immigrants primarily built the canal, and visitors can still observe sections of the old towpath and the repair basin, a man-made pond dug for canal maintenance.
Visitors to the Fore River Sanctuary can enjoy:
Jewell Falls: As Portland's only natural waterfall, Jewell Falls provides a picturesque spot for relaxation and photography.
Diverse Wildlife: The meeting point of saltwater and freshwater marshes creates an ideal environment for bird-watching and observing various small mammals.
Scenic Trails: The sanctuary offers trails blazed in different colors, guiding visitors through varied landscapes, including marshes and wooded areas.
Location: The sanctuary is located in the Stroudwater neighborhood of Portland, Maine
Operating Hours: Open from dawn to dusk year-round.
Parking: Parking is available at the trailhead on Frost Street, with additional access points on Congress Street and Rowe Avenue.
Trail Access: Trails are well-marked, and maps are available at trailheads and online.
For more information and to plan your visit, please check Portland Trails' official website.
Be sure to grab a bite at The Holy Donut whenever you're in Portland.
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Start at Fore River Sanctuary in Portland, ME.
Head southwest on Frost Street toward Congress Street.
Turn right onto Congress Street.
Merge onto I-295 S via the ramp to South Portland.
Take exit 2 for US-1A/US-1 toward South Portland/Scarborough.
Continue on US-1 S and merge onto I-95 S (Maine Turnpike) toward Kittery.
Take exit 19 for ME-109 toward Sanford/Wells.
Turn right onto ME-109 N (Sanford Road) and continue into Sanford.
In Sanford, ME-109 becomes Main Street.
Continue on Main Street to reach 1550 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073.
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