If the Passagassawakeag River isn’t the secret heart of Belfast, then it is at least its secret artery. Flowing out of the hills of Morrill and Brooks, it curves down through farmlands and forests before passing through the Shepherd Road dam, then tumbling down to tidewater at Head of Tide, and then gradually widening out to become Belfast Bay.
How many of Belfast’s residents, I sometimes wonder, have ever seen more than a lower mile or two of its 11 plus mile length?
On a sunny Thursday afternoon (Veteran’s Day) in November, the Passy was about as beautiful as it can be. We were happy to see that we weren’t the only ones out enjoying the river.
The Passy can also be enjoyed from its shoreline. The 44-acre Stover Preserve includes a 1.5 mile trail that loops along the lower Passy. To get involved in the Passagassawakeag Greenway Campaign, check this link.
We’re lucky people to have this kind of beauty so close to home. Here’s hoping you soon get a chance to get out and enjoy your local river!