The Francis Small Heritage Trust (FSHT) is thrilled to announce the completed purchase of 50 acres on Sawyer Mountain in Limington. This milestone expands the total protected area on the mountain—now open to the public—to 1,538 acres.
Caption: The newly acquired 50-acre parcel, outlined in blue just south of the Sawyer Mountain Summit and adjacent to the Town of Limington Scenic Overlook.)
A Vital Connector & New Views Bordered by existing FSHT conservation land on all four sides, this parcel closes a critical gap in the Sawyer Mountain Highlands, securing a vital wildlife corridor to the south of the mountain. Essentially untouched for the last 45 years, the property offers rich, undisturbed habitat—including active black bear dens.
For visitors, the acquisition also opens up new terrain to explore:
- Adjacent to the Overlook: The parcel sits right next to the Town of Limington’s Scenic Overlook.
- Expanded Access: Hikers now have access to additional ledge outcroppings with scenic views that were previously private and off-limits.
- Open Now: While there are no blazed trails on the property yet, the land is immediately open for off-trail hiking, hunting, and other pedestrian access.
What Comes Next While the land is now in FSHT ownership, our work on this parcel isn’t quite finished. Because we fell short of our total acquisition fundraising goal, we have not yet been able to place a Forever Wild Conservation Easement on the property to protect it in perpetuity. FSHT is actively seeking additional grant funding to finish securing permanent protection for this crucial wildlife connector, and we may establish a formal hiking trail through the parcel in the future.
Thank you to everyone whose generosity and support helped make this acquisition possible!
Want to help us close the funding gap to permanently protect this parcel with a Forever Wild easement? Visit our Donate / Support Page to contribute to our land protection fund.
