Guided hike at Tracy Shore
The trails at Tracy Shore in South Bristol offer dramatic rock outcroppings and views of Johns Cove on the Damariscotta River. Coastal Rivers is hosting a guided walk at Tracy Shore on Thursday, April 9. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers
The trails at Tracy Shore in South Bristol offer dramatic rock outcroppings and views of Johns Cove on the Damariscotta River. Coastal Rivers is hosting a guided walk at Tracy Shore on Thursday, April 9. Courtesy of Coastal RiversCoastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a hike at Tracy Shore in South Bristol from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 9.
Tracy Shore is owned by the town of South Bristol and managed in partnership with Coastal Rivers. A network of trails winds through coastal spruce forest, past a meandering brook and rocky outcroppings draped with ferns and moss, to a high overlook with sweeping views of the Damariscotta River estuary.
The trail is steep in a few areas, and the surface is uneven with rocks and tree roots to step over.
In addition to looking for signs of spring and wildlife activity, the group will visit a woodland stream and a vernal pool, where wood frogs and spotted salamanders may be active.
This program is free of charge, thanks to member support. Registration is required at coastalrivers.org/events.
Coastal Rivers’ next guided hike will take place at Salt Bay Farm in Damariscotta on May 22.
