The Maritime Forest

The Maritime Forest trail is a 1/5 mile circuit through one of the last remnants of native maritime forest in the state. Informative plaques identifying the vegetation and explaining the ecology of the maritime forest are scattered along the trail. One of the first signs identifies Poison Ivy - one of our heartiest plants - not only along the trail, but all over the island. It is highly recommended that anyone who is even slightly allergic stick to the open pathways. The forest, also home to black cherries and Eastern red cedars among others, is an important resting and feeding area for birds on their long migratory flights to and from their nesting areas.

The rugosa rose is common in and out of the trail area. The bright orange fuits - rose hips - are a fabulous source of Vitamin C.