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Widgeon Cove Trail
4.7★ · 20 Google ratings · Harpswell, Maine
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At a glance
Parking
10 ft away
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
300 yd · 4 min
Water
65°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
7 ft range today
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Widgeon Cove Trail
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Good to know
Perfect for a quick outing
The main loop takes 20 minutes, or up to 30 with the cutoff trail extension.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2016–2025
Check for ticks afterward
At least one visitor found a tick on their child after the hike.
Go for forest scenery, not beach time
The trail is mostly wooded with marsh and cove views rather than open water access.
Expect minimal trail maintenance
One reviewer noted the trail is less maintained than other Heritage Land Trust properties.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
65°F · partly cloudy
Water
65°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.4 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 05:38 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:32 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:53 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:36 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 709 Harpswell Neck Rd, Harpswell, ME 04079
🅿 Parking 10 ft from the listing, Widgeon Cove Trail Parking for Town Hiking Trail
🌊 Water 300 yd away, about 4 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Widgeon Cove Trail?
The nearest mapped parking area is 10 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Widgeon Cove Trail?
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 Widgeon Cove Trail 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 Widgeon Cove Trail least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Mon 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
