Directions

The Cathance River Nature Preserve is located in the Highland Green Village located off the Route 196 Coastal Connector bypass in Topsham.

To the Ecology Center:

Once you have entered Highland Green's entrance road, just continue driving straight for 1.5 miles, all the way until the pavement ends at Junco Drive. (Do not turn off the main road; just continue driving straight on the main road). Once you get to the end of the pavement, at Junco Drive, the forest trails begin, and you will see a set of wooden steps leading down to the ecology center path on your left. Parking is available on the side of the road beyond the steps but please don't park on Junco Drive. The ecology center is located a short walk from the main road by going down the steps and turning right - follow the signs. You cannot see the ecology center from the main road.

To the Preserve:

Once you have entered Highland Green's entrance road, continue driving straight and take a right after passing the golf clubhouse. Follow the "Hiker Parking" signs to reach the parking lot.

Important Information:

Highland Green is a private Active Adult Community that has both public and private areas. Though the trails and golf course are public - the roads are private, and courtesy and safety should rule the day when one is traveling through the community towards the ecology center parking area. The community speed limit is 25 mph! Highland Green Residents have been huge supporters of CREA's mission. Many are members and many volunteer countless hours on trail maintenance and assist with ecology center programs. Highland Green has become a big part of the Brunswick - Topsham community by being open and receptive to the general public allowing visitors to share their trails and golf course.