HIKES & EVENTS
Downeast Maine Coast Adventure
Hiking/Walk
DATE: Jul 27, 2019
END DATE: Jul 30, 2019
Hike/Event Location: Boston MA
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emsinjp
Jamaica Plain, MA United States
Meeting Time: 6:00 PM
Max # People: 7
Hike Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Hike Difficulty Level:
Moderate to Strenuous
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Summary
This will be an exciting several days on the wild, spectacular and untrammeled Downeast Coast of Maine. Our two full days, Sun. (7/28) and Mon. (7/29), will focus on two of the most scenic hikes on this part of the coast. On Sun. (7/28), we'll drive up to Campobello Island in Canada, a short drive over from Lubec, Maine. We will all need passports for this! On Campobello, we'll hike the 5.5 mile scenic Liberty Point loop trail skirting rockbound cliffs and coves, likely spotting bald eagles, seals and whales along the way. There's even a fog forest to experience! That afternoon, we'll walk out to the East Quoddy Lighthouse, one of the most picturesque on the Atlantic seaboard, and only accessible at low tide. On Mon. (7/29), we will hike the most spectacular trail along the whole Maine coast, the Bold Coast Trail in the Cutler. This 6 mile loop trail has breathtaking ocean views rivaling those of California's Big Sur. Great, plunging sea cliffs, rolling surf, magnificent spruce trees, pocket coves with cobble beaches, whale watching and peat bogs will all be part of this extraordinary hike.
This will definitely be a fun and memorable trip. I can recommend reasonably-priced accommodations for your stay in Machiasport/Machias for the three nights (7/27, 7/28, 7/29). The first night, we'll all meet at 6:00 pm at my house in Machiasport (see directions) for a pizza dinner and schmoozing. The other two nights we'll also get together for dinner, including a cookout. There will be a very small donation for dinners for two nights. If you have any questions, please be sure to give me a shout!
Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot
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 27th. 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.
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- Comment: Looking forward to the adventure! Thanks Ed
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- Comment: 2 of us joining trip. Driving over from Augusta area. Deciding whether to get hotel rooms or bring travel trailer and get site at local park. Awesome itinerary! Don and Roger.
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Comment: Looks like an awesome trip. Count me in. Roger.
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Comment: Hello Ed I participated on the hike on Peddocks Island last saturday. Would you be willing to have me participate on the hike in Maine July 27 to 30 that you have planned. If a place opens up I would like to participate and for now I think I will be able to. I don't have a car. would it be possible to ride with someone from boston to Maine on July 27 or 26? Richard Olshausen
Hey Ed, Looks like an incredible forecast for the weekend. Do you have any last minute suggestions for gear and provisions? Should we bring ingredients for trail lunches? Thanks, Richard
We just booked 3 nights at Cottonwood Camping and RV Park, and located passports!
We just booked 3 nights at Cottonwood Camping and RV Park, and located passports!
Hi Guys! Please note that the maximum no of people for the trip is 8 - not 7! Sorry about that slip-up! That means that the first lucky person on the "waiting list" is on the trip! ;-) Thanks, Ed
Correction share a “room “
Looking to find a member who is from Connecticut to share a top. For this hike/ walk
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