Beech Hill Preserve

Description and Access

The 53-acre Beech Hill Preserve is on the west side of the Pleasant River in Township #24, and it can be accessed by driving north from Columbia, Maine on Schoodic Rd and then on the new Downeast Wind project access road.

Trail at Beech Hill Preserve

This scenic preserve consists of uplands that are primarily birch, aspen and red maple, and the property has nearly a mile of frontage on the Pleasant River. This stretch of river and wetlands is a high-value spawning and nursery habitat for sea-run fish species, including endangered Atlantic salmon and brook trout.

A small private cabin exists on the property, and visitors are asked to respect and avoid disturbing this camp. No amenities or facilities are available, and visitors should practice the “Pack-It-In, Pack-It-Out” policy while visiting this preserve.