Blue Heron Preserve offers public access to a peaceful trail leading to the Nonesuch River. This 12-acre oasis protects riverfront habitat for wildlife and is part of SLT’s effort to conserve land near Scarborough Marsh.
Trail: 0.1 mile
Land: 12 acres
Open year round, dawn to dusk.
Leave no trace.

The Trails

0.1 mile Blue Heron Trail

The trail starts at the kiosk and is an easy walk back to the Nonesuch River. The trail is a tenth of a mile in length to the view of the Nonesuch River.

How to get there

Get directions to the trailhead location.

Print a Trail Map

Download the PDF and print it to bring along when you visit.

Activities

  • Hiking, wildlife-watching
  • Dogs must be leashed at all times
  • No bicycles
  • For the benefit of visitors and wildlife, no drones
  • Hunting is not allowed on this property due to its small size and proximity to neighbors
  • Any collecting, foraging or commercial activity requires a permit from SLT. No exceptions.

Want to join others who help maintain these trails for the community?

Volunteer

The Land

12 acres

Blue Heron Preserve is 12 acres and includes a 2.7-acre conservation easement held by Scarborough Land Trust (SLT). The landowner has generously allowed and built the existing trail through the conservation easement. This partnership allows the public to enjoy access to this preserve.

Blue Heron is part of SLT’s high priority Nonesuch River Project, protecting the land along the river that flows into Scarborough Marsh. This oasis in a developed area of Scarborough provides habitat for both aquatic and terrestrial wildlife.

Map of all conserved land in Scarborough