Trekking Tuesday

Join us every Tuesday in July & August as we explore a different trail in Maine. We have something for everyone. If you are new to hiking or want something less strenuous? Petit Manan Penninsula or Camden Hills State Park would be perfect. Are you up for a challenge? We have that too. Big Moose, The Baldpates, Cutler Coast, and Evans Notch are for you.  Meet new friends and explore the diverse hiking that Maine has to offer.
 

July 8th: Camden Hills State Park -Located in the Mid-Coast region Camden Hills State Park is home of some of the most beautiful moderate hiking in the state. Every hike offers spectacular views. Hikes vary in length from two - ten miles. With views of Penobscot Bay, Lake Megunticook, and the Western Mountains you would be hard pressed to find a more diverse hiking location. Our intended route the Megunticook Maiden Cliff Loop Mileage 7 miles. Rated moderate to strenuous.

July 15th: Big Moose - Big Moose Mountain at 3,150' is home to what is thought to be the first fire tower in the nation. The peak offers sweeping views of Mt. Kineo, Spencer Mountains and across Moosehead Lake to Katahdin. It is a steep and rocky 4.5 round trip hike. Rated strenuous.

July 22nd: Baldpates - Located in Grafton Notch this is one of my favorite hiking and backpacking destinations in Maine. The route crosses over the summit of West Peak and the wide-open summit of Baldpate Mountain. It offers spectacular views of the Mahoosuc Range to the west and Old Speck to the east. Total distance round trip 8 miles. Rated strenuous

July 29th: Evan's Notch: While the hiking possibilities are numerous we will be hiking the Caribou Mountain Loop. The extensive open summit ledges offer excellent views of the surrounding Caribou Speckled Wilderness. This is a 7.2 mile loop that is rated moderately challenging.

August 5th: Petit Manan Peninsula: Join us for a day of moderate hiking, on Petit Manan Peninsula. We will hike through blueberry fields, salt marshes, pine and hardwood forests, and along the beautifiul rugged coastline. This hike is rated easy to moderate. Mileage is between 4-6 miles. Option is available to include the 1.6 mile round trip hike up nearby Pigeon Hill. 

August 12th: Cutler Coast - Down East is home to Maine's most spectacular coastline.  A hiking trip on the Bold Coast will leave you in awe. The Black Point Brook Trail features stunning cliffs that overlook the Bay of Fundy, rocky beaches, and dense forest. We will hike through blueberry barrens, woodlands, and peatlands. Explore pocket coves and cobble beaches that overlook the Bay of Fundy. Mileage is 5.4 and rated strenuous. If folks are feeling ambitious we can do the longer 10.2 mile loop.