Hope Woods
Located right behind the Hope Cemetery, the 72 acres of thick woods.
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Hope Woods Details
A stroll through Kennebunk presents guests with numerous outdoor opportunities and surprises. One such spot is the Hope Woods. Located right behind the Hope Cemetery, the 72 acres of thick woods are composed of giant cedars, copper beech trees, fields of wildflowers, and scattered plots of ferns and berries. Close to everything, this is the perfect getaway for a lunch break or evening stroll. With 2 miles of easily walked and marked trails, the location, right next to downtown, is the best part of these beautiful woods.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Hope Woods
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Mousam River Wildlife Sanctuary
Not every town can boast having its own wildlife sanctuary right downtown, but the town of Kennebunk does.
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Wonder Brook/Murphy Preserve
Located on nearly 80 acres of properties owned by the town of Kennebunk, the Murphy Preserve is contiguous with Wonder Brook Preserve, making this an excellent location for a short or longer stroll.
1.1 mi away
Sea Road Preserve
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2.0 mi away
Charles E Clark Preserve
Following 2,000 feet of the Kennebunk River, the wildlife here is abundant.
2.1 mi away
The Secret Garden
Not far from downtown Kennebunk is a quiet and secluded area deep enough into the woods to make visitors feel as if they have traveled far away.
