Addison Boat Launch

Type of Use: Boat Launch
Season: Spring to Fall

Parking Capacity: up to 10 vehicles
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer
Directions to Site: From Rte #1 in Columbia just south of the Four Corners Shopping Center, take Addison Road south for approximately 2.5 miles

Fees & Amenities: Boat Launch

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Woodcock Trail

Type of Use: Hiking, Skiing

Length: .4 mile
Difficulty Level: Easy
Season: Unknown

Parking Capacity: Large parking area
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer
Directions to Site: From Rte #1, follow signs out Charlotte Road to visitor center.

Attractions & Comments: Bogs, marshes, ponds, streams, rocky hills and forest. Rare birds, plants, and wildlife. Eagle nesting area with observation platform next to Rte# 1.

Fees & Amenities: Fishing, Picnicking, Signs at Trailhead, Restrooms, Blazes

Ownership: Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge
Phone Number: (207) 454-3521

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Nature Trail

Type of Use: Hiking, Skiing

Length: .8 mile
Difficulty Level: Easy
Season: Unknown

Parking Capacity: Large parking area
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer
Directions to Site: See Woodcock Trail

Attractions & Comments: Bogs, marshes, ponds, streams, rocky hills, and forests. Wildlife, rare plants and birds. Eagle nesting area with observation platform on Rte #1.

Fees & Amenities: Fishing, Picnicking, Signs at Trailhead, Restrooms, Blazes

Ownership: Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge
Phone Number: (207) 454-3521

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Marsh Loop Trail

Type of Use: Hiking, Skiing

Length: 1.5 miles
Difficulty Level: Easy

Parking Capacity: Large parking area
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer
Directions to Site: See Woodcock Trail

Attractions & Comments: Bogs, marshes, ponds, streams, rocky hills and forests. Wildlife, rare plants, and birds. Eagle nesting area with observation platform on Rte # 1.

Fees & Amenities: Fishing, Picnicking, Signs at Trailhead, Restrooms, Blazes

Ownership: Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge
Phone Number: (207) 454-3521

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Little Cape Point Trail

Type of Use: Hiking, Cross-country skiing

Length: 2 miles
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Season: Year Round

Parking Capacity: up to 15 vehicles
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer, Great Wass Island Preserve Guide
Directions to Site: From Rte #1 take Rte # 187 through Jonesport, and over bridge to Beals and follow until road turns to gravel. The sign is at the parking lot.

Attractions & Comments: Peat bogs, rare plants, sea birds. weather and fog can be a problem. trail may be dangerous in severe weather

Fees & Amenities: Picnicking, Signs at Trailhead, Blazes

Ownership: Great Wass Island Preserve
Phone Number: (207) 729-5181

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Mud Hole Trail

Type of Use: Hiking, Skiing

Length: 1.5 miles
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Season: Year Round

Parking Capacity: up to 15 vehicles
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer, Great Wass Island Preserve Guide
Directions to Site: See Little Cape Point

Attractions & Comments: Peat bogs, rare plants, sea birds. Weather and fog can be a problem. Trails may be dangerous in severe weather

Fees & Amenities: Picnicking, Signs at Trailhead, Blazes

Ownership: Great Wass Island Preserve
Phone Number: (207) 729-5181

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Lead Mountain Trail

Type of Use: Hiking

Length: 1.5 miles
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Season: Spring to Fall

Parking Capacity: 1 to 5 vehicles
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer, DeLorme Hiking Guide to Coastal Maine.
Directions to Site: From Rte #9 in Beddington, take dirt road next to Maine Forest Service Ranger Station. Road is immediately to the left, and marked with a "Lead Mountain Trail" sign. Travel approximately 1.5 miles to gate and sign at trailhead parking area.

Attractions & Comments: Trail is very steep, wide, heavily eroded tote road straight up the side of the mountain, and may be muddy and filled with loose rock. Not very good views from the top, and with all of the towers, buildings, and electronic equipment is not very natural.

Fees & Amenities: Pets Allowed, Signs at Trailhead

Ownership: Champion Paper Company

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Calais Boat Launch

Type of Use: Boat Launch
Season: Year Round

Parking Capacity: up to 15 vehicles
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer
Directions to Site: Follow North Street in Calais though intersection with streetlight (crossing Rte#1) towards waterfront. Park entrance is between Calais Library and Eastern Maine Electric Cooperative Bldg.

Fees & Amenities: Fishing, Pets Allowed, Picnicking, Boat Launch

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Danforth Boat Launch

Type of Use: Boat Launch
Season: Spring to Fall

Parking Capacity: up to 10 vehicles
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer
Directions to Site: From Rte #1 in Danforth, take Rte #169 for 1/2 mile and turn left. Landing is immediate left after the turn.

Attractions & Comments: Gas /store in Danforth

Fees & Amenities: Picnicking, Boat Launch

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Gaddis Pool Boat Launch

Type of Use: Boat Launch
Season: Spring to Fall

Parking Capacity: 1 to 5 vehicles
Directions to Site: Turnoff is on Rte # 1, the first left after East Machias Bridge headed north, and last right before the bridge headed south.

Attractions & Comments: Great salmon fishing spot. Canoes and Kayaks only.

Fees & Amenities: Fishing, Picnicking, Restrooms, Boat Launch

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Hadley Lake Boat Launch

Type of Use: Boat Launch
Season: Spring to Fall

Parking Capacity: 1 to 5 vehicles
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer
Directions to Site: From Rte # 1 in East Machias, Take Rte # 191 north, and take second left soon after turning from Rte # 1. Follow road to landing at the end.

Fees & Amenities: Fishing, Picnicking, Swimming, Boat Launch, Camping

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Schooner Loop Trail

Type of Use: Hiking

Length: 1 hour
Difficulty Level: Easy
Season: Year Round

Parking Capacity: up to 15 vehicles
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer, The Hikers Guide to Maine
Directions to Site: From Rte. #1 in Perry, take Rte. #190 for 8 and 2/10 miles, bear right at fork. Turn right before Eastport Maintenance Bldg.,, go 1/2 mile and turn left before WCTC bldg. , following dirt road as it goes to left of WCTC.

Attractions & Comments: Ocean views, wildlife, view of aquaculture facilities.

Fees & Amenities: Pets Allowed, Picnicking, Signs at Trailhead, Restrooms, Blazes

Ownership: Shackford Head State Park
Phone Number: (207) 941-4104

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Deep Cove Trail

Type of Use: Hiking

Length: 15 minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy
Season: Year Round

Parking Capacity: up to 15 vehicles
Maps Found On: See Schooner Loop Trail
Directions to Site: Same as directions to Schooner Loop Trail

Attractions & Comments: See Schooner Loop Trail

Fees & Amenities: Pets Allowed, Picnicking, Signs at Trailhead, Restrooms, Blazes

Ownership: Shackford Head State Park
Phone Number: (207) 941-4104

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Broad Cove Trail

Type of Use: Hiking

Length: 15 minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy
Season: Year Round

Parking Capacity: up to 15 vehicles
Maps Found On: See Schooner Loop Trail
Directions to Site: See Schooner Loop Trail

Attractions & Comments: See Schooner Loop Trail

Fees & Amenities: Pets Allowed, Picnicking, Signs at Trailhead, Restrooms, Blazes

Ownership: Shackford Head State Park
Phone Number: (207) 941-4104

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Shackford Overlook Trail

Type of Use: Hiking

Length: 20 minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy
Season: Year Round

Parking Capacity: up to 15 vehicles
Maps Found On: See Schooner Loop Trail
Directions to Site: See Schooner Loop Trail

Attractions & Comments: See Schooner Loop Trail

Fees & Amenities: Pets Allowed, Picnicking, Signs at Trailhead, Restrooms, Blazes

Ownership: Shackford Head State Park
Phone Number: (207) 941-4104

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Ship Point Trail

Type of Use: Hiking

Length: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy
Season: Year Round

Parking Capacity: up to 15 vehicles
Maps Found On: See Schooner Loop Trail
Directions to Site: See Schooner Loop Trail

Attractions & Comments: See Schooner Loop Trail

Fees & Amenities: Pets Allowed, Picnicking, Signs at Trailhead, Restrooms, Blazes

Ownership: Shackford Head State Park
Phone Number: (207) 941-4104

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Bells Mountain Trail

Type of Use: Hiking

Length: 40 minutes
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Season: Spring to Fall

Parking Capacity: up to 10 vehicles
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer, The Cobscook Trails Guide
Directions to Site: On Rte #1 in Edmunds, take road 3/10 mile south of green metal bridge, 2.3 miles north of the Mobil station. 39 miles from Calais, 17 miles from Machias

Attractions & Comments: Wildlife, views of Cobscook Bay

Fees & Amenities: Pets Allowed, Signs at Trailhead, Blazes

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Crane Mountain Trail

Type of Use: Hiking

Length: 40 minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Season: Spring to Fall

Parking Capacity: up to 10 vehicles
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer, The Cobscook Trails Guide
Directions to Site: See Bells Mountain Trail

Attractions & Comments: Wildlife, views of Cobscook Bay and Eastern Lake.

Fees & Amenities: Pets Allowed, Signs at Trailhead, Blazes

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Type of Use: Boat Launch
Season: Spring to Fall

Parking Capacity: 1-5 vehicles
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer
Directions to Site: From Rte. # 1 in Dennysville: take Rte # 86 for 3.2 miles, and turn left. Follow road to end, park by railroad tracks, carry to pond. From Rte # 191 in Marion, take Rte. # 86 7 miles to right hand turn.

Attractions & Comments: Moose along lake shore. Nearest gas/store is 1 mile south from Rte # 86 on Rte # 1.

Fees & Amenities: Fishing, Pets Allowed, Boat Launch

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Nature Trail

Type of Use: Hiking

Length: 2.1 miles
Difficulty Level: Easy
Season: Spring to Fall

Parking Capacity: up to 15 vehicles
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer, The Hikers Guide to Maine.
Directions to Site: Follow signs from Rte. # 1, 40 miles from Calais, 20 from Machias. Trailhead is next to park gatehouse.

Attractions & Comments: Woods, wildlife, a clear stream.

Fees & Amenities: User Fees, Fishing, Pets Allowed, Picnicking, Signs at Trailhead, Drinking Water, Restrooms, Boat Launch, Dumping Station, Blazes, Camping

Ownership: Cobscook Bay State Park
Phone Number: (207) 289-2821

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Scenic Lookout Trail

Type of Use: Hiking

Length: 1.5 miles
Difficulty Level: Easy
Season: Spring to Fall

Parking Capacity: up to 15 vehicles
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer, The Hikers Guide to Maine.
Directions to Site: Follow signs from Rte. #1 in Edmunds, 40 mile from Calais, 20 from Machias. Take first road on the right past the park gate, go 1/10 mile and trailhead is on the right.

Attractions & Comments: Ocean views, wildlife and birds.

Fees & Amenities: User Fees, Fishing, Pets Allowed, Picnicking, Signs at Trailhead, Drinking Water, Restrooms, Boat Launch, Dumping Station, Blazes, Camping

Ownership: Cobscook Bay State Park
Phone Number: (207) 289-2821

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Lubec Boat Launch

Type of Use: Boat Launch
Season: Year Round

Parking Capacity: Large parking lot
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer
Directions to Site: From Rte. #1 in Whiting, take Rte. #89 for 15 miles into Lubec, boat launch is on left.

Attractions & Comments: Hard Surface Landing

Fees & Amenities: Fishing, Pets Allowed, Boat Launch

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Carry Place Cove Trail

Type of Use: Hiking

Length: 4 miles
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Season: Year Round - Park staffed May-November

Parking Capacity: up to 15 vehicles
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer, The Hikers Guide to Maine, Bureau of Parks and Lands Pamphlets
Directions to Site: From Rte#1 in Whiting, follow signs taking Rte #189 for 10 miles to South Lubec Road (Marked with Quoddy Head State Park sign) follow to end (4.8 miles) to the park

Attractions & Comments: Excellent coastal views featuring Grand Manan Island, wildlife, and fishing boats

Fees & Amenities: Pets Allowed, Picnicking, Signs at Trailhead, Restrooms

Ownership: Quoddy Head State Park
Phone Number: (207) 454-2597

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Green Point Trail

Type of Use: Hiking

Length: 2 miles
Difficulty Level: Easy
Season: Year Round

Parking Capacity: up to 15 vehicles
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer, The Hikers Guide to Maine, Bureau of Parks and Lands pamphlets
Directions to Site: See Carry Place Cove

Attractions & Comments: Excellent coastal views of Grand Manan Island, wildlife, and fishing vessels

Fees & Amenities: Pets Allowed, Picnicking, Signs at Trailhead, Restrooms

Ownership: Quoddy Head State Park
Phone Number: (207) 454-2597

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Peat Bog Trail

Type of Use: Hiking

Length: 1 mile
Difficulty Level: Easy
Season: Year Round

Parking Capacity: Up to 15 vehicles
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer, The Hikers Guide to Maine, Bureau of Parks and Lands pamphlets.
Directions to Site: See Carry Place Cove

Attractions & Comments: peat bog, wildlife

Fees & Amenities: Pets Allowed, Picnicking, Signs at Trailhead, Restrooms

Ownership: Quoddy Head State Park
Phone Number: (207) 454-2579

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Machias Boat Landing

Type of Use: Boat Launch
Season: Spring to Fall

Parking Capacity: Large parking area
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer
Directions to Site: On Rte #1 in Machias, next to Helen's Restaurant.

Attractions & Comments: Tidal waters, hard surface ramp.

Fees & Amenities: Signs at Trailhead

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Machiasport Boat Launch

Type of Use: Boat Launch
Season: Spring to Fall

Parking Capacity: 1 to 5 vehicles
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer
Directions to Site: From Rte #1 in Machias, take Rte # 92, or Elm Street for 2 miles past the University of Maine at Machias. Launch is on the left.

Attractions & Comments: Landing is coarse gravel, and parking is poor.

Fees & Amenities: Boat Launch

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Patrick Lake Trail

Type of Use: Hiking

Length: 5 miles
Difficulty Level: Easy
Season: Year Round

Parking Capacity: 1 to 5 vehicles
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer
Directions to Site: From Rte #191 in Marion, take Rte # 86 north for 1 mile, parking lot is on left. From Rte #1 take Rte #86 south for 10 miles, parking is on the right

Attractions & Comments: Wildlife, Patrick Lake

Fees & Amenities: Fishing, Pets Allowed, Picnicking, Signs at Trailhead, Camping

Ownership: Bureau of Public Lands
Phone Number: (207) 287-3821

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Reversing Falls Loop Trail

Type of Use: Hiking

Length: .8 mile
Difficulty Level: Easy
Season: Spring to Fall

Parking Capacity: Large parking lot
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer, The Hikers Guide to Maine
Directions to Site: From Rte #1 in Pembroke, take road across from Rte 214, next to post office. go 1/10 mile, turn right and take the first left. Go for 3.3 miles and turn right. follow road to end and turn left. follow road to end.

Attractions & Comments: Reversing falls, whirlpools, wildlife.

Fees & Amenities: Pets Allowed, Picnicking, Restrooms, Camping

Ownership: Reversing Falls State Park
Phone Number: (207) 726-4683

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Gleason Cove

Type of Use: Boat Launch
Season: Year Round

Parking Capacity: Large Parking Lot
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer
Directions to Site: Traveling north from Whiting on Rte. # 1, turn right onto Shore Road, just before Wigwam gift store. Turn right after 1/10 mile, go to end of tarred road and turn right.

Attractions & Comments: Views of Deer Isle, Passamaquoddy Reservation, and a Herring Weir. Several gas stations/stores in Perry on Rte. # 1.

Fees & Amenities: Fishing, Pets Allowed, Picnicking, Drinking Water, Boat Launch

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Pocomoonshine Mountain Trail

Type of Use: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Skiing

Length: 2.5 miles
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Season: Year Round

Parking Capacity: 1 to 5 vehicles

Fees & Amenities: Pets Allowed, Signs at Trailhead, Blazes

Ownership: Georgia Pacific Corporation
Phone Number: (207) 427-3313

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Robbinston Boat Landing

Type of Use: Boat Launch
Season: Spring to Fall

Parking Capacity: up to 15 vehicles
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer
Directions to Site: On Rte.#1 in Robbinston

Attractions & Comments: Beautiful views, aquatic wildlife

Fees & Amenities: Picnicking, Drinking Water, Restrooms, Boat Launch

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Roque Bluffs Boat Launch

Type of Use: Boat Launch
Season: Spring to Fall

Parking Capacity: Large parking lot
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer
Directions to Site: From Rte# 1 in Machias follow signs and take Roque Bluffs Road

Attractions & Comments: Great coastal views, sandy beach, freshwater pond with fishing for brown trout. Hiking trails in construction, coming soon.

Fees & Amenities: Fishing, Picnicking, Swimming, Restrooms, Boat Launch

Ownership: Roque Bluffs State Park

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Birch Point Trail

Type of Use: Hiking, Skiing

Length: 3 miles
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Season: Year Round

Parking Capacity: up to 10 vehicles
Maps Found On: Refuge Brochures
Directions to Site: From Rte # 1 in Steuben, just north of town line with Milbridge, take Pigeon Hill Road across from H & H Marine. Follow road to end, directly to refuge.

Attractions & Comments: Ocean views, interpretive signs, birds, wildlife.

Fees & Amenities: Pets Allowed, Signs at Trailhead, Blazes

Ownership: Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge
Phone Number: (207) 546-2124

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Shore Trail

Type of Use: Hiking, Skiing

Length: 1 mile, unlimited beach trekking
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Season: Year Round

Parking Capacity: 1 to 5 vehicles
Maps Found On: Refuge Brochures, The Hikers Guide to Maine
Directions to Site: See Birch Point trail, go .5 miles further down refuge road

Attractions & Comments: Provides access to shore for unlimited exploration (with care), interpretive signs along trail.

Fees & Amenities: Pets Allowed, Signs at Trailhead, Blazes

Ownership: Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge
Phone Number: (207) 546-2124

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Russell's Landing

Type of Use: Boat Launch
Season: Spring to Fall

Parking Capacity: up to 15 vehicles
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer
Directions to Site: From Rte.#1 in Topsfield, take Rte.#6 east for 22 miles and take right 1/10 miles past Holly's Convenience. 37 miles north of Calais on Rte. #1.

Fees & Amenities: Fishing, Pets Allowed, Picnicking, Restrooms, Boat Launch, Camping
Phone Number: (207) 788-3980

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Orange Lake Boat Launch

Type of Use: Boat Launch
Season: Spring to Fall

Parking Capacity: 1 to 5 vehicles
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer
Directions to Site: Launch is on Rte. #1 in Whiting 44 miles south of Calais and 15 miles north of Machias

Fees & Amenities: Fishing, Pets Allowed, Boat Launch

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Little Augusta Boat Launch

Type of Use: Boat Launch
Season: Spring to Fall

Parking Capacity: 1 to 5 vehicles
Maps Found On: Maine Atlas and Gazetteer
Directions to Site: On Rte #1 in Whiting 41 miles south from Calais on the left, and 18 miles north of Machias, 1 mile past Rte 189 on the right.

Fees & Amenities: Pets Allowed, Boat Launch

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