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This will be an exciting long weekend on the spectacular and untrammeled Downeast Coast of Maine. Our two full days, Sun. (7/27) and Mon. (7/28), will focus on two of the most scenic hikes on this part of the coast. On Sun. (7/27), we'll get an early start and drive to Acadia National Park where we'll walk down Ocean Path then climb Gorham Mountain (525') and the very steep Beehive (546'). Not for the faint of heart, the Beehive trail's steepest sections include iron rungs and ladders as well as an iron bridge! It will all be worth it as we take in exhilarating views of Frenchman Bay, the islands, the open Atlantic, and Mount Desert Island on this 5-mile hike before ending at scenic Sand Beach, where the brave ones can jump into the cold waters of Newport Cove. Finally, we'll drive back to Machiasport to end the day. On Mon. (7/28), we'll hike on remote Great Wass Island, a preserve of the Nature Conservancy that extends out into the Atlantic. This 6.5 mile hike will take us across breathtaking 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. This promises to be a memorable long weekend. I can recommend reasonably-priced accommodations for your stay in Machiasport and Machias for the 3 nights (7/26-7/28). The first night we'll all meet at 6:00 p.m. at my house and have dinner together. Please be in touch with me about any and all details.
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