Guided hike at Dodge Point
Fragments of brick from historic local brickmaking operations can still be found at Dodge Point’s Brickyard Beach on the Damariscotta River. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers
Fragments of brick from historic local brickmaking operations can still be found at Dodge Point’s Brickyard Beach on the Damariscotta River. Courtesy of Coastal RiversCoastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a hike atDodge Point in Newcastlefrom 2 to 4p.m. on Saturday, March 21.
Dodge Point is one of the area’s most popular preserves, with trails that follow the shoreline of the Damariscotta River, gravelly beaches, abundant wildlife, and many signs of recent human history.
On this gentle hike, the group will follow the Old Farm Road Trail, a moderately easy hike along old farm roads used by farmers in the 1800’s and loggers in more recent times. It winds through a mixed growth forest with gentle slopes and a large stand of red pine.At “Brickyard Beach,” where pieces of brick from historic local brickmaking operations can still be found, the group will look for traces of the past.
Thisprogram is free of charge, thanks to member support. Registration is required at coastalrivers.org/events.
The nextguided hikewill take place atTracy Shore in South Bristol on April 9.
