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Downeast Maine Coast Adventure

Hiking/Walk DATE: 07/14/2017 - 07/17/2017

Trip/Event Location: Boston, MA
US

Trip Leader(s): emsinjp

Max # People: 8

Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Difficulty Level: Moderate to Strenuous

This will be an exciting long weekend on the spectacular and untrammeled Downeast Coast of Maine. Many consider the scenic coastal hiking on this area to be Acadia National Park without the crowds. ...

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Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at: We will all meet at my house in Machiasport, which is located on Machias Bay. The goal is to meet there around 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 14th. The house is located at 264 Port Rd. (Rt. 92), Machiasport, ME. Here are the directions: Take I-95 North through Maine to Bangor. In Bangor, take Exit 182A to merge onto I-395E toward US 1A/Bangor/ME-9/Brewer. Take Exit 6A for Rt. 1A East, toward Coastal Route/Rt. 1/Ellsworth/Bar Harbor. Take Rt. 1A approx. 25 miles to Ellsworth. In Ellsworth, take a left onto Rt. 1 North. Take Rt. 1 North for 58 miles to Machias. In Machias, take a right at the bottom of College Hill (before crossing the bridge over the Machias River) onto Rt. 92 (Elm St.). Take Rt. 92 for 2.9 miles to my house, on the left at #264 Port Rd. (Rt. 92) in Machiasport.
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What Members Are Saying About This Trip/Event

Thanks Ed and this fun-loving gang for making this trip so memorable! It’s always a thrill to hike the majestic mountains of the Whites of NH, yet to experience the rocky coasts of Maine by boot is absolutely breath-taking. Endless miles of ocean scenery, cool salty winds, rugged rocky coasts, and weather-beaten forests. The blues and greens were stunning! So many laughs from start to finish. Great leadership, accommodations, food, & friendship! - TIMber64
I agree with JcM about Ed, the Maine Coast and the bunch; John being one the great guys. Luciano - Scorpione
I had such a fun trip with a great bunch of guys. Hiking along the coast of Maine was spectacular. Our host and trip leader, Ed, was great and made for a truly memorable weekend of hiking. Thanks Ed! - JcM

Members That Participated

sustaining member

emsinjp

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous

Jamaica Plain, MA

United States

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 04/17/2024 09:54 AM
Member Since: 03/11/2010

sustaining member

JPHiker

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate

Lake Worth Beach, FL

United States

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 04/15/2024 07:05 PM
Member Since: 11/11/2002

Driving My Own Car
(Willing to give guys a ride)
Comment: Looking forward to this classic Downeast adventure, with the greatest host of them all emsinjp

guest member

doc

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate

Sarasota, FL

United States

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 06/05/2023 08:13 AM
Member Since: 03/13/2010

Driving My Own Car
(Willing to give guys a ride)
Comment: Will be my first trip to Maine. Can't wait!! Thanks Ed!!

guest member

TIMber64

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous

Casco, ME

United States

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 10/15/2022 06:13 AM
Member Since: 05/23/2015

Driving My Own Car
(Possibly willing to give guys a ride)
Comment: Hi Ed- So glad that your bringing your leadership back to Maine for this July tradition. Tim

guest member

Scorpione

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate

Boston / Cape Ann, MA

United States

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 11/17/2020 04:17 AM
Member Since: 07/25/2013

Driving My Own Car
(Possibly willing to give guys a ride)
Comment: Bravo! You are doing it again. Very interested in carpooling from metropolitana Boston or elsewhere. Thank You. Luciano

sustaining member

vwgreg

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate

Enfield, CT

United States

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 04/22/2024 10:56 PM
Member Since: 09/16/2002

guest member

JcM

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate

Strafford, NH

United States

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 04/01/2022 07:25 PM
Member Since: 08/13/2016


TIMber64 Jul 23, 2017 at 12:52 PM Comment: Thanks Ed and this fun-loving gang for making this trip so memorable! It’s always a thrill to hike the majestic mountains of the Whites of NH, yet to experience the rocky coasts of Maine by boot is absolutely breath-taking. Endless miles of ocean scenery, cool salty winds, rugged rocky coasts, and weather-beaten forests. The blues and greens were stunning! So many laughs from start to finish. Great leadership, accommodations, food, & friendship! Scorpione Jul 21, 2017 at 7:41 PM Comment: I agree with JcM about Ed, the Maine Coast and the bunch; John being one the great guys. Luciano JcM Jul 20, 2017 at 8:28 PM Comment: I had such a fun trip with a great bunch of guys. Hiking along the coast of Maine was spectacular. Our host and trip leader, Ed, was great and made for a truly memorable weekend of hiking. Thanks Ed!