Thursday, Nov. 5, join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and MaineHealth’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers hike at the Hodson Preserve in Camden. This walk will start at the trailhead at 10 a.m. 

The Hodson Preserve trail winds along a brook and through a hemlock grove, leading uphill to a managed organic blueberry barren with scenic views. This walk is 2.4 miles, out and back, with some elevation gain, according to a CMLT news release. Please bring hiking footwear, layers, tick protection and plenty of water. Hunting is not allowed on this preserve, but wearing hunter orange is still encouraged. Dogs are not permitted on this preserve, so pets will need to remain at home. 

Happy Wanderers hikes are held monthly and explore a variety of trails throughout Knox and Waldo counties. These walks are free and open to everyone. 

Directions: From Camden, take Washington Street/Route 105 for 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Molyneaux Road and drive approximately 0.6 miles to the preserve parking area on the right.

Dogs are not allowed on the Hodson preserve. 

Registration: To register for this hike and view the full 2026 Happy Wanderers schedule, please visit https://penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com/course/happy-wanderers-2026. 

Coastal Mountains Land Trust has worked since 1986 to permanently conserve land and connect people with nature in the western Penobscot Bay. The Land Trust has protected over 13,500 acres, offering 55+ miles of trails for public recreation. 

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit, integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America,” and is committed to a mission of providing high-quality affordable care, educating tomorrow's caregivers and researching better ways to provide care. MaineHealth includes a Level 1 trauma medical center, eight additional licensed hospitals, comprehensive pediatric care services, an extensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services as well as home health, hospice and senior care services. With more than 2,000 employed providers and approximately 23,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth hospitals include MaineHealth Behavioral Health at Spring Harbor in Westbrook, MaineHealth Franklin Hospital in Farmington, MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center in Portland, Biddeford and Sanford, MaineHealth Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H., MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport, MaineHealth Stephens Hospital in Norway and MaineHealth Waldo Hospital in Belfast. MaineHealth also includes the MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in Portland, MaineHealth Behavioral Health in Westbrook, MaineHealth Home Health and Hospice in Saco, the MaineHealth Institute for Research in Scarborough, the MaineHealth Medical Group and MaineHealth NorDx in Scarborough. MaineHealth affiliates include MaineGeneral Health in Augusta and Waterville. It is also a significant stakeholder in the MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization in Portland and a joint venture partner in the New England Rehabilitation Hospital in Portland.