A spotting scope would be handy for looking at distant water birds. There is poison ivy in the woods portion of this trail. Footing is wet along certain stretches. Consider the tide as you plan your visit.

Glidden Point Preserve (formerly Salt Bay Historic Trail) skirts the northern and eastern shore of Glidden Point, which was bisected by Route 1 in the 1960s. The 1.5-mile trail begins with boardwalks across a salt marsh and follows the shoreline of the Great Salt Bay before crossing under Route 1 through an old sheep tunnel. A spur to the shore allows access to one of Maine’s most important archaeological sites – the great and ancient Indian shell heaps of Glidden Point.

There is a wide spot along Mills Road for parking just a few cars. Alternatively, you may park in the Lincoln County Publishing lot close to Mills Road at the far end away from their office. Please do not block any of their vehicles.  The trailhead is located directly across the road from Lincoln County Publishing.

As of June 2023 per Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust website: The walking trail is closed until further notice due to storm and tide damage to the bog bridging that crosses the salt marsh.