Machias River Preserve · Woodland Walk
Choose a short forest route from the preserve’s Route 1A Machias trailhead.
60–90 minutesPause above the Machias River’s churning falls in the heart of town.
Distances are approximate from downtown Machias. Machiasport, Roque Bluffs, Jonesport, Beals and Jonesboro are separate towns. Great Wass is reached through Jonesport and Beals by bridge and causeway; its exposed trails require preparation. Cutler puffin trips already belong to our Lubec edition and are not duplicated as Machias departures. Automatic days stay in one destination. Confirm the exact visit date and current conditions; no booking is made by this guide.
Stay behind fences and use public viewpoints. Strong river currents, slippery surfaces and falls make this a viewing stop, not a swimming or paddling site.
Use the official information below to check opening hours, access, admission and current conditions.
Listing information reviewed October 14, 2026. Check current details before traveling.
Choose a short forest route from the preserve’s Route 1A Machias trailhead.
60–90 minutesMake a coastal park outing around the sand-and-pebble beach, picnic areas and inland trails.
60–90 minutesListen to the cobble shore and take in the bay from Machiasport’s town-owned beach park.
60–90 minutes