Spruce Street,
Rockport
23 acres
1 mile loop, easy
Hiking, Birding, Snowshoeing
Trail Descriptions
ROCKPORT HARBOR OVERLOOK, QUIET STREAM, CHESTNUT SPROUTS This loop trail is a gentle walk suitable for young families. Two hand-built footbridges cross Ott Brook, a perennial stream that is rust-colored from tannic and humic acids from an upstream wetland.
Look for
- Stone seat that overlooks Rockport Harbor - This preserve’s last full-sized American chestnut trees died in 2010, but stump sprouts live on - Lime kiln chimney cap, a relic of Rockport Harbor’s lime kilns
Directions
From Camden, take Route 1 south, turning left onto Pascal Avenue. Turn right onto School Street, then turn right onto Spruce Street. About 100 yards up Spruce Street is the preserve parking, marked by a sign.
History
Named in honor of John Harkness, a Revolutionary War hero, who settled in Rockport. Donated in 1996 by Mary Cramer and The Nature Conservancy.
Additional Information
ADOPT-A-TRAIL SPONSORS Camden National Bank, Biscuit & Wally #harknesspreserve
Public Use
Dogs on leash.
