Trip report

Downeast Maine Coast Adventure

Hiking Vacation DATE: 07/20/2024 - 07/23/2024

Trip/Event Location: Machiasport, ME
US

Trip Leader(s): emsinjp

Max # People: 10

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

Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate

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.

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Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at:

We'll all meet at my house in Machiasport, which is located on Machias Bay. The goal is to meet there around 6:00 pm on Sat., July 20th. The house is located at 264 Port Road (Rt. 92), Machiasport, ME. Here are the directions: Take I-95 North through Maine to Bangor. In Bangor, take Exit 182A to merge into I-395E toward US 1A/Bangor/ME-9/Brewer. Take Exit 6A for Rt. 1A East, toward Route 1/Ellsworth/Bar Harbor. Take Route 1A for 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. Take Rt. 92 for 3.3 miles to my house, on the left at #264 Port Road (Rt. 92) in Machiasport.


Trip Report/Photos
Featured Photo

I so much enjoyed exploring the "Bold Coast" of Downeast Maine.  It was such a pleasure/joy to be with you all.  Thank you.

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What Members Are Saying About This Trip/Event

  • Thank you all for sharing your spirit and energy with me. I am so fortunate to have had the privilege of getting to know you. I hope to meet you again. All the best, Gee - fitnessgerard

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