The Trott-Littlejohn Loop at Trott-Littlejohn Park on Peaks Island, Maine is an easy 0.2-mile loop walk that features a community garden and makeshift skatepark.
Walk Description
This trail begins at the main entrance to Trott-Littlejohn Park on Peaks Island where walkers can park their golf carts. The trail heads into the park following the main trail, first passing the skatepark. The trail then heads up a small hill and curves around a bend to reach an open field with picnic tables. Finally, the trail passes the Peaks Island community garden before reaching the start of the trail.
Community Skatepark Project
If you wish to contribute to the community's efforts to build a full-fledged skatepark please visit https://peaksislandskatepark.org/
Parking
If driving, there are some small parking turnouts near the coordinates provided. The parking turnouts are mostly for golf carts, which can be rented on the island.
Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and should be cleaned up after.
Getting to and Getting Around Peaks Island
To access Peaks Island, travelers must buy a ticket from Casco Bay Lines to hitch a ride on the ferry in Portland. Peaks Island ferry runs on a different schedule each season and year. Please use this Casco Bay Lines link to find out more about when the ferry leaves Portland and/or Peaks Island to plan your trip. As of July 2023, the price for a ticket to Peaks Island cost $7 for one adult and there's no return fee as the trip from Peaks Island to Portland is free. Visitors can pay more money to bring their cars, however, folks that bring vehicles to Peaks Island are generally locals. Instead, visitors can either plan to walk/hike the island or they can rent golf carts for a moderate hourly fee on the island. Each golf cart rental business, as of July 2023, is located right off of the dock where the ferry drops passengers off on the island. On our trip we used Mike's Carts which cost $50/hour to rent the golf cart for up to 5 hours max. Mike's Carts, as of July 2023, did not require prior reservations, however, any first-come first-serve carts might sell out by late morning. There's another company called Peaks Island Golf Carts which require a reservation in advance. Last, weekends on Peaks Island - especially during the Summer - can be very very busy. If you wish to explore Peaks Island without a massive crowd, plan on a quiet weekday.
Walk Description
This trail begins at the main entrance to Trott-Littlejohn Park on Peaks Island where walkers can park their golf carts. The trail heads into the park following the main trail, first passing the skatepark. The trail then heads up a small hill and curves around a bend to reach an open field with picnic tables. Finally, the trail passes the Peaks Island community garden before reaching the start of the trail.
Community Skatepark Project
If you wish to contribute to the community's efforts to build a full-fledged skatepark please visit https://peaksislandskatepark.org/
Parking
If driving, there are some small parking turnouts near the coordinates provided. The parking turnouts are mostly for golf carts, which can be rented on the island.
Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and should be cleaned up after.
Getting to and Getting Around Peaks Island
To access Peaks Island, travelers must buy a ticket from Casco Bay Lines to hitch a ride on the ferry in Portland. Peaks Island ferry runs on a different schedule each season and year. Please use this Casco Bay Lines link to find out more about when the ferry leaves Portland and/or Peaks Island to plan your trip. As of July 2023, the price for a ticket to Peaks Island cost $7 for one adult and there's no return fee as the trip from Peaks Island to Portland is free. Visitors can pay more money to bring their cars, however, folks that bring vehicles to Peaks Island are generally locals. Instead, visitors can either plan to walk/hike the island or they can rent golf carts for a moderate hourly fee on the island. Each golf cart rental business, as of July 2023, is located right off of the dock where the ferry drops passengers off on the island. On our trip we used Mike's Carts which cost $50/hour to rent the golf cart for up to 5 hours max. Mike's Carts, as of July 2023, did not require prior reservations, however, any first-come first-serve carts might sell out by late morning. There's another company called Peaks Island Golf Carts which require a reservation in advance. Last, weekends on Peaks Island - especially during the Summer - can be very very busy. If you wish to explore Peaks Island without a massive crowd, plan on a quiet weekday.
