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Seal Cove Shore Preserve
4.8★ · 19 Google ratings · South Bristol, Maine
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
275 yd · 3 min
Water
65°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
7 ft range today
Crowds
Quietest Sat 2pm
Map of Seal Cove Shore Preserve
Guide
Good to know
Best in late spring or summer
Visit when ferns are full to see the lush undergrowth that defines the preserve.
Bring patience for wildlife viewing
Seals and waterfowl are present but spotting them requires quiet waiting and luck.
Easy hike for mixed abilities
The 1.2-mile trail is gentle enough for older parents and those with limited mobility.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2019–2026
Watch for exposed tree roots
The forest floor has plenty of protruding roots that require careful footing throughout the walk.
Arrive early for parking
The trailhead lot holds only two vehicles, so go at off-peak times.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
66°F · fog
Water
65°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.6 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
1 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:34 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:31 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:49 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:36 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 S Rd, South Bristol, ME 04568
🌊 Water 275 yd away, about 3 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Seal Cove Shore Preserve?
275 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Seal Cove Shore Preserve 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 Seal Cove Shore Preserve least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Sat 2pm and the busiest at Wed 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
