The Clarry Hill blueberry barrens are active agricultural lands, and it is best to avoid the site during pollination season in late May when bees may be present, and the first few weeks of August when harvesting is going on.

Because the blueberries are a commercial agricultural crop, it is imperative that people and pets stay on the road and Land Trust trails, and pets must stay on leash. There is a road to the summit beyond a closed gate, but it is private and its use is subject to change without notice. Check for signs for landowner instructions.

In summer, birders are drawn by the Field, Savannah and Vesper Sparrows that nest in the fields. It is also a site to find Upland Sandpiper. The highlight of the year comes in September when the panoramic views make hawk-watching a delight. In late autumn, it is the type of field that lures Snow Buntings, Horned Larks, and prowling Northern Shrikes. Short-eared Owls and Snowy Owls can also be seen.

Clarry Hill is a well-known site among Maine birders. With support from the Land For Maine’s Future Program, the Medomak Valley Land Trust secured easements to protect some of these important blueberry fields and grasslands. 

Directions: From Route 1, turn onto Route 235 and follow 5.2 miles to a left turn onto Clarry Hill Road. Continue 2.5 miles and look for the dirt road on the left, located at a sharp bend in the road. From Route 17 in Union, turn south onto Clarry Hill Road and proceed 1.9 miles to the sharp bend.

The Clarry Hill Highlands project (2023) consists of two large parcels: 212 acres in Union and 51 acres in Waldoboro, with a full 181 acres of blueberry barrens, that were placed on the market in late 2022. These parcels are adjacent to Midcoast Conservancy’s Clarry Hill Preserve, a smaller acreage lower on the hill with hiking trails. 

Access to the top of Clarry Hill is restricted.