Marsh

Marsh is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Maine, about 1.1 miles from the town of Broad Cove. The route is 0.62 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 132 feet, and it starts and ends at roughly 61 feet, with a high point of 66 feet. The climb is steady, and the steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.11 miles in, with a grade of 4 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Newcastle show July highs around 78°F and lows near 60°F, while winter brings highs in the 30s and regular snow days from December through February. The trip takes about half an hour. The Fields Trail lies just 0.1 mile away, and the Walmarsh Woods Loop is 0.3 mile off. Farther out, the Hilton O’Connor Trail (Blue Loop) is about 2.4 miles away, and paddlers can reach the Wawenock Ahwangan canoe route roughly 6.5 miles from the trail.