Parson's Way Shore Walk
A 4.8-mile paved walk along Ocean Ave that offers scenic ocean views, access to Blowing Cave, Spouting Rock, and a walk past the Bush family estimate on Walker's Point.
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Parson's Way Shore Walk Details
A 4.8-mile paved walk along Ocean Ave that offers scenic ocean views, access to Blowing Cave, Spouting Rock, and a walk past the Bush family estimate on Walker's Point. The trail starts at The Colony Beach and proceeds along Ocean Avenue walking away from Dock Square. After passing the Bush's Walker Point, you can either turn around and head back to Dock Square or you can take the long loop by continuing past Turbat's Creek and take a left onto Wildes District Road to head back to Dock Square for a 4.8-mile loop walk.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Parson's Way Shore Walk
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0.2 mi away
Breakwater/Colony Beach
A beach on the mouth of the Kennebunk River and opening up into the port.
0.3 mi away
Spouting Rock
A section of the coast that sends ocean spray high into the air providing a spectacular show.
0.5 mi away
Blowing Cave
The waves hit the rocks just right at high tide and to shoot up 30 feet into the air.
0.6 mi away
Gooch's Beach/Kennebunk Beach
Best at low tide due to the larger area.
0.7 mi away
Middle Beach
Rocky shores and is a great place for visitors who wish to relax in a beach chair.
