The Top 10 Natural Monuments in York County
York County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 10
beautiful natural monuments in York County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in York County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: December 15, 2025
Mount Agamenticus
Highlight • Summit
Mount Agamenticus possesses one of the richest ecosystems in Maine. The monadnock is over 690 feet high. During the winter, the ski area was known as Big A; unfortunately, it hasn't operated since 1974.
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Bauneg Beg Mountain (Lookout or Middle Peak)
Highlight • Summit
Bauneg Beg Mountain is a three-peaked mountain and a local gem. There are several well-marked trails to the middle summit, which is also known as Lookout. On clear days, this …
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Wells Reserve at Laudholm
Highlight • Natural Monument
The Wells Reserve at Laudholm is a small, hidden gem that protects important estuarial habitat and the surrounding upland fields and forests, freshwater and estuarine wetlands, and a beach-and-dune system. …
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Rachel Carson Memorial
Highlight • Monument
The Rachel Carson Memorial is a small rock marked by a plaque along the Carson Trail in the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, a protected salt marsh and estuary. This …
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Saco Heath Trail (Boardwalk)
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Saco Heath Preserve is a 1,223 acre protected site that features a mile-long trail that consists of a distinctive boardwalk. The preserve showcases a rare raised coalesced bog, the …
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Saco Heath Preserve Boardwalk
Highlight • Trail
The Saco Heath Preserve is a 1,223 acre protected site that features a mile-long trail that consists of a distinctive boardwalk. The preserve showcases a rare raised coalesced bog, the …
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Kennebunk Plains Preserve
Highlight • Natural
The Kennebunk Plains Preserve is a unique protected area with wide, easy walking trails through it. This spot is a haven for rare and endangered birds in Maine and boasts …
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Orris Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Orris Falls is within a 90-ft. gorge in the Orris Falls Conservation Area. This 171-acre preserve has a little bit of everything; from overlooks with great views of Mt. Agamenticus, …
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East Point
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
This beautiful path along the coastline has the most amazing views over the different beaches and the cliff. Take a moment to appreciate the curious rock formations.
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View of Mount Agamenticus and the Ocean
Highlight • Viewpoint
Mount Agamenticus possesses one of the richest ecosystems in Maine. The monadnock is over 690 feet high. During the winter, the ski area was known as Big A; unfortunately, it hasn't operated since 1974.
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