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Fore River Sanctuary

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Fore River Sanctuary

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    1. Jewell Falls – Fore River Sanctuary loop from Bradleys Corner

    4.96km

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    August 26, 2024

    The Fore River Sanctuary is an 85-acre nature reserve that includes Jewell Falls, a natural waterfall and site of the historic Cumberland and Oxford Canal. Small parking lots are located at the Stroudwater Trailhead and the Jewel Falls Rowe Trailhead. Parking is also available at the Southern Maine Pediatric Dentistry parking lot, but only in the five marked spaces near Frost Street.
    The sanctuary provides important wildlife habitat, particularly in the lowland area of the Fore River, where saltwater and freshwater wetlands meet. Red oak and white pine dominate the higher elevations.
    The Fore River Sanctuary is owned by Portland Trails, a Portland-area nonprofit.
    trails.org/our-trails/fore-river-sanctuary
    Railroad tracks from the former Portland-Lunenburg (Vermont) railway line, which is now largely closed, run through the protected area. Today, only freight traffic runs from Portland to Cumberland Mills. Interestingly, the tracks of the ‘Conway Scenic Railroad’ tourist train in the ‘White Mountains’ are part of this historic railway line.

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      Location: Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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