Hawkes Preserve (Presumpscot River) — river swimming / preserve
Gorham · Tow Path Rd area; Presumpscot access — verify Gorham Land Trust / preserve maps.
river swimming / preserve · Varies . confirm locally
Key facts
Swimming
Varies . confirm locally
Access
Public
Parking
Limited
Current conditions
Trip profile
Difficulty
Reward
Risk
Good fit, skip, and before you go
Good fit
Swimming or wading
Hot days
Short visits
Skip
Recent flooding or very high water
You want lifeguards or formal amenities
Cold shoulder-season water
Before you go
- Used Great Falls Elementary trailhead/parking as Hawkes Preserve access point.
- https://www.outdoormovementproject.com/post/babb-s-bridge-swimming-hole
- Public
- Current can change quickly after rain.
- Respect private property and posted river access.