Eastern Knubble
Cutler
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Guidelines
What You Need to Know
- No camping permitted
- No fires permitted
- Carry out all trash (see details)
- Stay on established trails
- Foot traffic only (not suitable for wheeled vehicles)
- Keep pets under control
- Respect privacy of preserve neighbors
- Do not remove archaeological artifacts
Why we Care
Nature Within Reach
Just minutes from the center of town, you’ll find this small, forested preserve featuring a half-mile trail to the scenic shoreline. Along the way, you can enjoy the short educational side trail created with help from local schoolchildren that leads to historic mines. Take a break at the cobble beach and enjoy the expansive views of Grand Manan and discover why we’re proud to protect this scenic landscape.
Features
How to Get There
You’ll find the preserve via a gravel drive on Route 191 in Cutler, a few hundred feet north of the village “triangle” and sharp curve. The entrance is located just south of the firehouse and post office (eastern/seaward side of the road). Parking is not permitted in the main firehouse lot, but limited spots are available in the extra lot across the street. To reach the trailhead, walk on the gravel access road into the preserve.
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Field Notes
Getting to Know Eastern Knubble
The Path to Conservation
Thanks to a bargain sale from generous landowners, MCHT was able to acquire what is now Eastern Knubble Preserve in 2003.
On the Preserve
The 30-acre property rises from the Little River, which flows to the coastal village of Cutler’s scenic harbor. Although small, the forested Eastern Knubble Preserve features a wonderful cobble beach, stunning views of Maine’s Bold Coast, and many opportunities to observe wildlife—all just minutes from the center of town.
At low water, a gravel bar connects the mainland section of the preserve to Eastern Ear (also known as Laura Day Island), which is also part of the preserve. Near the end of the trail you’ll find a bench to rest and enjoy views of Little River Island and MCHT’s Western Head Preserve.
If the Land Could Talk
Evidence of past human activity is plentiful on the preserve. Visitors can discover a small unmarked cemetery, a foundation hole, and a spring used by former inhabitants, as well as the remains of a small silver and copper mine accessible by a short trail spur.
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Landmark Legislation Provides Ongoing Conservation Funding
A broad partnership of land trusts, sportsmen and conservation supporters celebrates that the Maine Legislature has passed a law establishing dedicated, ongoing Land for Maine’s Future (LMF) funding for the first time in the program’s 39‑year history. As the State of Maine’s primary funding vehicle for conserving land for its natural, economic, and recreational value, LMF helps keep Maine’s special places special – from mountain summits and shorelines of rivers, lakes, and ponds, to coastal islands, beaches, working forests, farmlands and wetlands.
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Help Us Take Care of the Preserve
This preserve belongs to all of us; that’s why it’s important to leave as little trace as possible when you visit.
To do that, please:
- Carry out all trash
- Carry out all pet waste
- Carry out all human waste (including toilet paper)