Fields Trail

Fields Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Maine, about a mile from the village of Broad Cove. The route is roughly 1.5 miles long, with a total elevation gain of about 40 feet, so it's a gentle walk that can be done in a single outing. The trail starts at an elevation of about 55 feet and reaches a high point of about 67 feet. The steepest stretch comes early on, around the quarter-mile mark, where the grade reaches about 11 percent. That makes the trail easy to manage, and the low elevation gain means it works well as a quick stop or a warm-up before heading to other nearby trails. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Newcastle show July highs around 78°F with lows near 60°F, while winter brings highs in the 30s and regular snow days from December through February. Several other trails sit close by. Marsh is about 0.1 mile away, and Walmarsh Woods Loop is about 0.3 mile away. The Hilton O’Connor Trail (Blue Loop) is about 2.4 miles off, and paddlers can find Wawenock Ahwangan about 6.5 miles away.