Great Wass Island Preserve

Seth O'Brien

Wonderful hike. We got to see seals and birds.

AJ Foyt

Drive in was serene and beautiful. Parking area was ample, and easy to find. Trails well marked, and while they provide a little challenge, they're easy to follow. The scenery is beautiful, with dense forest leading to picturesque coastal views; basically everything you'd expect from a hike in Maine! I definitely recommend this one. Be sure to take a lunch or snack... there's a perfect rocky "beach" on which to rest up.

KMcC Media

Not a difficult hike. We are 60 and 65 years old. Did it impromptu, with 'inappropriate' shoes... A bit dicey in some parts of the shoreline, but I can say that it was the best easy 5 mile hike I can remember. Views, changes in climate, examples of large and small natural beauty. It was energizing and inspiring. We both exclaimed how we had been to Mount Desert Island several times and had been all over it, but hadn't found a single walk there to match this one. Very glad it is off of the beaten trail, but more people should get to enjoy it! Planning to give money to The Nature Conservancy. This needs to be protected!

Marilyn Gould

I loved the serenity watching the tide go out and the many seagulls diving for 🐟 fish. There is parking in the park with a small beach, picnic tables and chairs, BBQs and a portable toilet. You could camp overnight in the woods or in a self contained van.