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Public Shore Access - Stephenson Lane - City of Belfast Access Point
4.1★ · 9 Google ratings · Belfast, Maine
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
0.9 miles · 20 min
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
8 ft range today
Sand
190 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Fri 1pm
Map of Public Shore Access - Stephenson Lane - City of Belfast Access Point
Guide
Good to know
Expect a steep descent
The trail is a long downhill walk to reach the ocean, which reviewers note works well for families with kids.
Park at Wentworth Event Center lot
The trailhead is at the south edge of the paved parking lot, with two reserved spots available.
Litter reported
Visitors mention rubbish on the sand.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2018–2026
Check trail condition first
The wooden boardwalk has deteriorated significantly with broken and missing planks, creating hazards especially for children and elderly visitors.
Go early in the day
Early morning visits offer solitude and the chance to enjoy the setting before crowds arrive.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
63°F · fog
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.5 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the NE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 05:22 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:21 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:39 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:37 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 2-8 Stephenson Ln, Belfast, ME 04915
🌊 Water 0.9 miles away, about 20 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Public Shore Access - Stephenson Lane - City of Belfast Access Point?
300 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 4 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Public Shore Access - Stephenson Lane - City of Belfast Access Point have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Public Shore Access - Stephenson Lane - City of Belfast Access Point least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Fri 1pm and the busiest at Wed 9am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
