A one-mile, self-guided trail called the Hockomock Nature Trail begins on the right side of the road beyond the nature center. It traverses a variety of habitats, with views of the Medomak River and Muscongus Bay, beginning in open meadow, passing into the forest, brushing the shoreline, and rising over a bit of elevation. 

The sanctuary is not known for specialty birds, but it can be an enjoyable place to observe some of Maine’s common woodland species. Common Eider, Black Guillemot, Osprey, and Double-crested Cormorant can often be seen from the shore of the sanctuary.

Located six miles southeast of Damariscotta on Muscongus Bay, Todd Wildlife Sanctuary includes a 30-acre mainland parcel as well as 330-acre Hog Island, located a quarter-mile offshore and home to the Audubon Camp in Maine.

Visitors on foot are welcome on both the mainland and island property any time dawn to dusk, seven days a week, year-round. No dogs, bikes, or offroad vehicles. Please note that there are no public ferries to Hog Island. Visitors are allowed to beach small vessels on the island, but there are no public boat launches on the mainland. Moorings are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No fees are collected for mooring boats and no responsibility is assumed by Audubon for use of moorings.

The mainland portion of Todd Audubon Sanctuary features second-growth spruce and fir with mixed oak and large white pines. The diversity of trees along with understory shrubs such as huckleberry and blueberry provide habitat for thrushes, nuthatches, and several species of warblers, including Blackburnian, Yellow-rumped, and Black-throated Green. Cavity trees are a habitat for woodpeckers, raccoons, and flying squirrels. Other mammals include red foxes, deer, and a variety of rodents. Low-light forest plants such as Canada mayflower, bunchberry, starflower, pink lady slipper, and hair-cap moss can be found among the stands of mature spruce.

Maintained for both habitat diversity and views of Muscongus Bay, the sanctuary’s meadows are filled with milkweed, goldenrod, and a variety of ferns. Home to green frogs and sunfish, a small pond is routinely visited by a variety of birds.

Tidal habitats teem with crabs, mussels, sea stars, and periwinkles among the rockweed.

The Maine By Foot website has a description and map of a hike at Todd Wildlife Sanctuary.