Chase Reserve

Chase Reserve Info

Chase Reserve in Brunswick is a 194-acre conservation easement property with forest, wetlands, and valuable intertidal habitat along Maquoit Bay that is part of the largest unfragmented coastal forest block in Cumberland County. The mile-long trail passes through divers​e habitats,​including​ late successional white pine and hemlock stands, vernal pools, and beaver dam before​ connecting to trails on adjacent conserved land in Freeport. Offering excellent wildlife viewing and​ year-round quiet exploration, the reserve remains privately owned with public access allowed on the designated trails.

Walking the trail at Chase Reserve

Chase Reserve Trail Map

Chase Reserve Trail Map

Trail Features:

  • On-leash dogs permitted (dog waste removal required).
  • Snowshoeing
  • Hiking
  • Birding
  • eBird.org – Check out what types of birds are seen on this property!

Trail Restrictions:

  • Open dawn to dusk. 
  • No off-road vehicles, bicycles, snowmobiles, or horses. 
  • No fires or camping.
  • Stay on marked trails.
  • Jack's Trail and connecting trails managed by Freeport Conservation Trust are on privately-owned conserved land that is made available for public use. Please respect use restrictions to ensure continued public access.
  • Hunting is permitted by landowners.

Directions:

The parking area is located at the Brunswick-Freeport town line off Bunganuc Road. From Brunswick, the parking area will be on your right, and from the left if coming from Freeport.

Chase Reserve Directional Map
Views from the Trail
BTLT logo mark

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