Today was a return trip to Hamilton Cove in order to complete the remaining trails, hiking the Meadow Trail, Beach Trail, and finally the Hamilton Cove Preserve Trail, which is a 2.7-mile out-and-back trail. Adding the Meadow and Beach side trails, the hike totaled 3.58 miles.
The terrain was nicely varied: grassy open fields (with and without puncheons), and forest hiking with some roots and a few rocks (nothing difficult to navigate), There are a few short side paths off the main trail which provide some nice water and coastal views. Approximately halfway along the trail, and again near the end of the trail, a bench can be found to sit upon and enjoy views of Grand Manan, the rocky coast, and the expanse of Grand Manan Channel.
All in all, a very nice hike today. Temps were in the low 70’s and breezy enough to keep the majority of bugs away.
View from the end of Meadow TrailView from the end of Beach TrailA long run of puncheons!Hamilton BrookBridge crossing over Hamilton BrookA nice grassy portion of the trailA puncheon without a cause. And, it’s purpose was…?Nice trail view!View off the trail of Grand Manan ChannelAnother long run of puncheons – can’t get enough of these!Grassy trail leading into the woods.No signage, but the trail leads leftDeadwood, standing tallView off the trail, with Grand Manan off in the distanceGrove of deadwood.View off Morton’s RockEnjoying the view at the end of the trail – Morton’s RockNice sitting bench near the end of the trail.Puncheons through the woodsA short stair climbStart of a blow down – couldn’t hold on to the rock!Looks to be a tent platform!Harrington Cove Preserve Trail – just .1 miles to the end of the trail, and it is done!Hamilton Cove Preserve Trail route.
