CRYSTAL COVE PRESERVE, STONINGTON

A short waterfront trail along Crystal Cove with clamming access, marshes, and coastal forest.

ACTIVITIES TO ENJOY AT CRYSTAL COVE:

  • Hiking
  • Clamming (local clamming license required)
  • Bird Watching
  • Photography

.4 MILE TRAIL SYSTEM:

Traditional Rating: EASY

Accessibility Rating: VERY HARD

EXPLORE THE PRESERVE:

Hike the .2 mile trail along the shoreline that leads to a small loop. Take a seat at a bench along the way and enjoy the views of the Cove with opportunity for birdwatching.

PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:

  • Day Use Only – no camping or overnight parking.
  • Pets allowed under voice control.
  • No fires allowed.
  • Foot traffic only.
  • Leave it better than you found it.
  • Respect the privacy of our neighbors

DIRECTIONS TO THE PRESERVE

From the Deer Isle Causeway, drive South on Route 15 for about 8 miles. Shortly after passing Airport Rd on your left, turn right onto Oceanville Rd. Proceed down Oceanville Rd for almost 3 miles. The road will become a narrow dirt road. Keep left onto Cat Cove Road. A small clammer’s access parking lot will be on your left, followed shortly by the Crystal Cove trailhead parking lot, also on your left.

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HISTORY OF CRYSTAL COVE PRESERVE

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