SUMMARY:

This will be yet another exciting trip on the spectacular and untrammeled Downeast Coast of Maine! Many consider the scenic coastal hiking in this area to be Acadia National Park without the crowds. Our two full days, Sun. (July 21) and Mon. (July 22), will be centered on some of the most incredible hikes on this part of the coast.  On Sunday, we'll explore the Schoodic Peninsula, a less-explored and super scenic part of Acadia National Park.  First we'll hike up Schoodic Head via the Anvil Trail Loop, a 3-mile moderate hike with two quite steep parts and with stunning coastal views.  Afterward, we'll catch the low tide to hike over to Little Moose Island where we'll walk the two miles of trails to the dramatic rocky cliffs at the island's tip.  On Mon. (7/22), we'll hike on remote Great Wass Island, a preserve of the Nature Conservancy that extends out into the Atlantic. This 5 mile hike will take us across spectacular rocky headland shores with open ocean views and through an unusual maritime forest with rare coastal jackpines and heaths with carvnivorous plants such as sundews and pitcher plants. Optional hike on Tuesday, 7/23, through the breathtaking Western Head Preserve in Cutler featuring a dramatic cliff walk on a stretch of the wild Bold Coast.  

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This will be yet another exciting trip on the spectacular and untrammeled Downeast Coast of Maine! Many consider the scenic coastal hiking in this area to be Acadia National Park without the crowds. Our two full days, Sun. (July 21) and Mon. (July 22), will be centered on some of the most incredible hikes on this part of the coast.  On Sunday, we'll explore the Schoodic Peninsula, a less-explored and super scenic part of Acadia National Park.  First we'll hike up Schoodic Head via the Anvil Trail Loop, a 3-mile moderate hike with two quite steep parts and with stunning coastal views.  Afterward, we'll catch the low tide to hike over to Little Moose Island where we'll walk the two miles of trails to the dramatic rocky cliffs at the island's tip.  On Mon. (7/22), we'll hike on remote Great Wass Island, a preserve of the Nature Conservancy that extends out into the Atlantic. This 5 mile hike will take us across spectacular rocky headland shores with open ocean views and through an unusual maritime forest with rare coastal jackpines and heaths with carvnivorous plants such as sundews and pitcher plants. Optional hike on Tuesday, 7/23, through the breathtaking Western Head Preserve in Cutler featuring a dramatic cliff walk on a stretch of the wild Bold Coast.