Attractions and Places To See in Sagadahoc County - Top 13

This section of the Cathance River Trail follows the banks of the river closely, affording hikers great views of the water. It runs through a mix of softwood and hardwood forests along some of the wildest sections of the Cathance River. It feels quite remote, even though you are near Topsham’s commercial center. It connects with a few other trails in the Cathance River Nature Preserve, allowing you to make hikes of any length.

Bradley Pond Farm Preserve is a 163-acre conservation property in Topsham, Maine. There are two primary trails, the Upper Loop Trail and Perimeter Trail, which both have views of rolling fields, stone walls, and Bradley Pond. The preserve protects agricultural soils and 4,000 feet of shoreline along the Cathance River, providing an important buffer for the river's watershed. Visitors can enjoy hiking, birding, and snowshoeing year-round while respecting the landowners' privacy by staying on marked trails and adhering to posted guidelines. There is no water access to Bradley Pond.

The 377-acre Berry Woods Preserve is part of a larger network of conserved lands totaling over 2,000 acres, which includes Reid State Park and Maine Audubon’s Josephine Newman Sanctuary, spanning across Georgetown Island. The preserve offers a small trail system with generally easy, level terrain, perfect for hiking and bird-watching, and snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing in the winter. Trails meander through oak-pine forests from the shores of the Kennebec River to Robinhood Cove, passing by notable features like an old mica mine and natural blowdowns. Visitors are encouraged to follow preserve policies, including day use only, foot traffic only, staying on trails to protect the ecosystem, and carrying out all litter. Pets, fires, smoking, and camping are not permitted.

Squirrel Point Light is a historic lighthouse situated on the southwestern tip of Arrowsic Island on the Kennebec River in Maine. Established in 1898 as part of a significant upgrade to the river's navigational lights, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The light station features an octagonal wood-frame tower, a keeper's house, barn, boathouse, and an oil house. The lighthouse, which was automated in 1982, serves as a vital navigational aid on the Kennebec River, guiding vessels from the port city of Bath to the Gulf of Maine.

The Whiskeag Trail connects the conserved lands at Sewall Woods and Thorne Head Preserve to the YMCA, McMann Athletic Complex, Bath Middle School, and Oak Grove Cemetery in Bath, Maine. Named after an Abenaki word meaning "a creek that runs nearly dry at low tides," the trail follows Whiskeag Creek, which flows into the Kennebec River. The surrounding wetlands and waterways are crucial for flood control, erosion reduction, pollutant filtration, and wildlife habitat. The area supports a diverse range of species, including birds like Blue-winged Teal, Great Blue Heron, Bald Eagle, and Egret, as well as terrestrial animals like beaver, wild turkey, and coyote. Public use of the trail is free from dawn to dusk.

Thorne Head Preserve is a 96-acre property managed by the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust, located at the confluence of Whiskeag Creek and the Kennebec River near Bath, Maine. The preserve features an extensive trail system, offering stunning views of the estuary, Lines Island, and surrounding waterways. The trails vary in difficulty, from the short and accessible Overlook Trail to longer, challenging routes like 5.1-mile Whiskeag Trail. Dogs are welcome on the trails if leashed and well-mannered. Open daily from dawn to dusk, Thorne Head Preserve is free to the public.

The Hamilton Audubon Sanctuary spans 86 acres in West Bath, Maine, and is renowned for its valuable estuarine habitat and rich biodiversity. Established in 1987, the sanctuary lies on a peninsula in the New Meadows River. Its 2.75-mile trail system winds through coastal forests of pine, spruce, and fir, and offers access to rocky shorelines with panoramic views of Back Cove's inlets, salt marshes, and clam flats. The sanctuary is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including osprey, bald eagle, great blue heron, and a variety of migratory shorebirds and mammals. Maine Audubon sanctuaries are open to the public year-round from dawn to dusk, although dogs are not allowed to protect the diverse wildlife.

Right next to a large parking area, you can access this beautiful beach flanked on each side by the Morse River and the Kennebec River. In addition to swimming at the beach, you can engage in other activities in this area, such as birdwatching, sea kayaking, and trying to spot wildlife.