Placed by permission.
Hamilton Sanctuary is owned by Maine Audubon as a site for environmental education programs and for the public to use for the enjoyment and appreciation of nature. Encompassing 74 acres, the property is situated in West Bath on a peninsula extending between the New Meadows River and Back Cove.
The sanctuary is traversed by a trail network that winds through an open meadow and moist coastal forest of spruce and pine. Striking views over a salt marsh and tidal mudflats at Back Cove provide opportunities to see Great Blue Herons, Osprey, and migrant shorebirds and waterfowl.
Hamilton Sanctuary is open free of charge to the public from dawn to dusk the year round. Enjoy the sanctuary for nature study, walking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or just for its quiet beauty.