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This information is a public record of the 2013 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Timber Point

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Backcountry Trail
  • Length
    1.4 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    Loop
 (2 reviews)

Timber Point trail is a scenic 1.4 mile loop located in Biddeford Pool that takes visitors past fringing salt marshes, cattail marshes, mixed deciduous forest, mudflats, shrublands, and rocky shores.

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A quiet spot for reflection. Photo by Debi Swain. Photo by Lindsay Kelly
A quiet spot for reflection. Photo by Debi Swain. Photo by Lindsay Kelly
Trail during the winter. Photo by Janie Walker.
Trail during the winter. Photo by Janie Walker.
Historic buildings. Photo by Janie Walker.
Historic buildings. Photo by Janie Walker.
View of island from historic buildings. Photo by Janie Walker.
View of island from historic buildings. Photo by Janie Walker.
Hidden treasure off the beaten path. Photo by Debi Swain.
Hidden treasure off the beaten path. Photo by Debi Swain.
Maine Coast Fall. Photo by Deb King.
Maine Coast Fall. Photo by Deb King.




  • A quiet spot for reflection. Photo by Debi Swain. Photo by Lindsay Kelly
  • A quiet spot for reflection. Photo by Debi Swain. Photo by Lindsay Kelly
  • Trail during the winter. Photo by Janie Walker.
  • Historic buildings. Photo by Janie Walker.
  • View of island from historic buildings. Photo by Janie Walker.
  • Hidden treasure off the beaten path. Photo by Debi Swain.
  • Maine Coast Fall. Photo by Deb King.
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Location: Biddeford, Maine

  • States: Maine
  • Counties: York
  • Cities/Townships: Biddeford Pool

Timber Point is a 97-acre peninsula with a 13-acre Timber Island that borders the Little River Estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. This scenic 1.4 mile loop is located on the peninsula and takes visitors past fringing salt marshes, cattail marshes, mixed deciduous forest, mudflats, shrublands, and rocky shores. Visitors can access Timber Island only at low tide. A tide clock is installed at the Timber Island trailhead so visitors can successfully time their visit as the trail to the island is impassable at high tide.

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Reviews

Janie Walker
Janie Walker
Feb 16, 2022
Feb 13, 2022 Visit

What a lovely trail. Had it to myself and timed my visit for low tide so I could walk out to the island. Check online for Biddeford's tide charts. Gorgeous walk. Limited parking so get there early or during a time when most don't visit.

Christina Ellis
Christina Ellis
Apr 23, 2018
Amazing

Went out yesterday for the first time and it is beautiful. I am looking forward to going back and being able to cross over to the island and see the house as well.

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Allowed Uses:

Boating, human-powered Hiking/Walking Snow, cross-country skiing Snow, snowshoeing

Other Activities

  • Snow, snow play general
  • Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Ward Feurt
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
321 Port Road
Wells, ME 04090
[email protected] • (207) 646-9226 x 25

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

  • Elevation (low): 6
  • Elevation (high): 20
  • Elevation (cumulative): --
  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • Surface (primary): Wood chips/mulch
  • Surfaces (additional): Rock, crushed, Soil
  • Tread Width (average): 50"
  • Tread Width (minimum): 48
  • Running length (minimum): --
  • Tread Grade (average, percent): --
  • Tread Grade (maximum):
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Cross-slope (average, percent): 0
  • Cross-slope (maximum): --
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Certified as an NRT
    May 29, 2013
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