Freeport Conservation Trust

There are three main parking locations for this trail system.

Leon Gorman Park offers parking near downtown Freeport on School Street and Bow Street, with seasonal closures and multiple access points.

The Lambert Road trailhead is 1 mile from South Freeport Road, with parking in a paved turnaround lot near an FCT-marked trail entrance.

There are three parking locations for this trail system.

The 2024 Freeport Trail Challenge saw increased participation, including more first-time runners, compared to prior years.

The Cousins River Marsh Collaborative, a dedicated group of local partners including FCT, has been working together to restore and protect the Cousins River Marsh in Freeport and Yarmouth, Maine. The marsh has been heavily impacted by historical agricultural embankments and ditches disrupting the na

At a recent community meeting on January 21, 2025 hosted by the Cousins River Marsh Collaborative, 37 community members from Freeport and Yarmouth, Maine learned about the Collaborative and large-scale research being conducted in the 128-acre Cousins River Marsh in Southern Maine. In addition to th

Freeport Conservation Trust celebrates its 45th year of preserving land in Freeport, supported by volunteers, donors, and partners.

In fulfilling its mission, Freeport Conservation Trust works with landowners to preserve in perpetuity the special natural qualities of their land. FCT always recommends that landowners seek independent legal and financial advice when looking to protect their land.

Carrie has worked as the Executive Director for Kennebec Estuary Land Trust for over 12 years. Carrie holds a B.S. in Political Science. She loves the easy outdoor access that FCT trails offer.

Trustee and Staff List - Updated January 2026

From Route 1 turn onto Old County Road and go on a bridge over I-295. Take Old County Road for 0.9 miles and the parking lot will be on your left. There is a gravel parking area for 4 cars at the trailhead.

Freeport Conservation Trust protects 1,769 acres of land, including farmland, shorefront, and woodlands in Freeport, Maine, through easements, ownership, and public trail access.

Master Property List- Trail Easements and Agreements

Articles of Incorporation - December 15, 1977

Since 1977, FCT has protected over 1960 acres in and around Freeport.

Since 1977, FCT has protected over 1960 acres in and around Freeport.

Conflicts of Interest Policy - June 16, 2005