Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park

Taking advantage of another picture perfect day, we drove to this state park near Freeport.  There are several short walks/hikes through this 245 acre park, which opened in 1972.  It bears the name (minus an O) of Henry and Rachel Woolfe, who originally settled here in 1733, the first Europeans to do so permanently.  You can read more specifics about the park here.  

We chose to take the longest trail, Harraseeket Trail, reported to be 1.8 miles, although it turned out to be a little over 2. 

It started out close to the waters of Casco Bay, with views in between the trees and a set of stairs down to the water.

Looking due South

We sat on the rocks and enjoyed the quiet, except for the lapping of the water.  Although it was only 66*, the sun was nice and warm.

There was a nice area at the top of the stairs with a map of the islands in the bay and a little log chair.

I always enjoy a trail with pavers and steps...  I feel like someone made it just for me. ;o)

However, I don't enjoy a path with wasps. 

Un, noooo, this is not okay

Thankfully, it was a short section of the path and neither of us was bothered.

The entire trail did not have pavers, much of it was wide and flat, other sections were covered with tree roots, while some had an elevated wooden path above wet areas.

You leave behind views of Casco Bay and travel across the peninsula to views of the Harraseeket River.

I actually really like this picture ;o)

There are some cute flowers blooming this time of the year.  I think this is Touch-me-not.

There were lovely views of the river and a couple of small harbors, although no stairs to the water.  We stopped at a large rock and had a snack.

The View at Lunch

Looks like maybe lightening might have struck this tree in years past, or maybe it just got old and died.

Peek-a-boo, anybody in there?

We made our way back to the truck, dropped off our backpacks and walked back to the water's edge, where we sat and enjoyed the afternoon sun.

This is a nice, quiet area only a few minutes from downtown Freeport.  We headed there for a quick lunch and some discount shopping, before returning home after a delightful day.

Thanks for stopping by...

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