Presumspcot River Preserve Description:
The Presumpscot River flows from Sebago Lake to its outlet at Casco Bay . This section of trail follows the footsteps of Abenaki tribes who migrated to the river each spring to enjoy its abundant fishing. In 2001 Portland Trails and the City of Portland Landbank Commission teamed up to save this beautiful piece of land by creating a public nature preserve. In 2002, t he state's Land for Maine 's Future program and more than 250 private donors, businesses, and foundations supported the land acquisition and trail building project.

This exceptionally beautifully trail follows a deep ravine away from the residential neighborhood and into the Preserve. The trail is very steep in places. Boardwalks and bridges pass over wet areas, while allowing for mountain bike access. Once the trail reaches the river's edge, signs direct the visitor upstream or downstream, both offering spectacular river views. Upstream, the trail features several short loops into wooded, upland areas. That trail continues along the shoreline under the highway overpass for another ¾ mile. Downstream, the trail crosses through property protected by the Falmouth Conservation Trust before it reaches Presumpscot Falls . The trail includes a portage to help paddlers around these swift rapids. Please respect private property at the end of the trail.

Trail access:
To reach the trailhead of the Presumpscot River Preserve, take Allen Avenue to Summit Street in Portland . Follow Summit to Curtis Road and turn right. Take another right at Overset Road . Overset is a dead end with parking available at the end, marked by Portland Trails signs. Other parking areas off Hope Avenue are currently being developed-check Portland Trails' website www.trails.org for updates.