Baker Hill

Sullivan, Maine
GPS coordinates: 44.512985301287, -68.168458542328

Trail Details

trail length:
1 mile
difficulty level:
Moderate
type of trail:
Loop
ocean access:
No
hunting:
Yes
paddling:
No
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This 58-acre preserve is on the southern slope of Baker Hill on Punkinville Road. The property is forested and features several trails that lead to granite ledges looking south to MDI and north to Schoodic Mountain.

Baker Hill abuts Long Ledges Preserve.

Trail Description

Woodland trails circle the preserve and the granite ledges offer great views of Frenchman Bay and Mount Desert Island.  There are two loop options from the parking lot, either .75 or 1 mile.  Allow 30 minutes for hiking.  Also connects to Long Ledge trails on the north.

Directions

From the Sullivan side of the Hancock-Sullivan Bridge drive 3.4 miles on Rte 1N to Punkinville Road on the left (just before Sumner High School).  Turn left and drive 0.2 mile to the FBC Baker Hill Preserve parking lot on the left.

FBC has devised a scavenger hunt to help you spot some of the most notable flora & features on Baker Hill Preserve while you’re out hiking.

Print the scavenger hunt map & key or save to a smartphone to take with you. Each letter on the map marks an approximate location to help you look for ferns, glacial erratics, lichens & more!

Check off each item as you find them, or take photos to share with us on social media!

Note that there are no physical markers out on the trail—you’ll have to use your map-reading skills and look closely!

Download the Baker Hill Scavenger Hunt