There aren’t many undiscovered things left in the world, but a lot of them do exist in Maine. While we don’t want to send everyone to the same place at the same time, we do want to make sure that as many people as possible can share in the beauty that is Maine. If we all appreciate these places with respect, they’ll stay just as they are. With that in mind, this hike in Phippsburg will lead you to a beautifully, secluded beach that you’re likely to have all to yourself.
This moderately easy hike is really more of a walk on a road that varies between gravel and pavement.
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Located in Phippsburg, you’ll find the Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation area providing access to the trail over Morse Mountain and leading down to Seawall Beach.
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While most of the pathway is easy terrain, the road does eventually lead upwards to get to the summit of Morse Mountain.
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Along the way you’ll pass through various types of Maine ecology, including forest and wetlands.
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We love this hike for how much variety there is, but we especially love that you can do it year round which means you’ll see many different backdrops. The fog is one of the best!
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The summit is about 180 feet above sea level and overlooks your destination - Seawall Beach. Be sure to take in the sight of Sprague River and the wetlands beneath you.
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You’ll reach it in about a mile.
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From the summit, you’ll continue along the trail for about another mile before reaching the path to the beach.
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The beach is beautiful and is likely to be quite empty - especially if you make the trip in the colder months.
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The beach itself is owned by the Small Point Association who works to preserve the area.
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The sand dunes here are another wonderful feature. They provide a nesting ground for two of Maine’s endangered bird species, the Piping Plover and Least Tern.
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Once you’ve explored the beach (taking care not to disturb anything) you can head back the same way you came.
Tracy S / TripAdvisor To find the hike, head to Phippsburg. Once in town, head south on Route 209. Eventually you’ll come to a place whee the road intersects with Route 216. This is the road you’ll take straight to Morse Mountain Road, where you can park.
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To find the hike, head to Phippsburg. Once in town, head south on Route 209. Eventually you’ll come to a place whee the road intersects with Route 216. This is the road you’ll take straight to Morse Mountain Road, where you can park.
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