Today’s joyous vagary was a 2.3 mile loop hike along the Long Point Trail near Machiasport, Maine. The trail could be considered more than 2.3 miles given where the first parking area was (approximately .5 miles from the parking area where the trail is supposed to begin).
There were actually 3 general parking areas, and one additional parking area for handicap and staff parking. Over half of the trail involved walking along a gravel road. The loop trail portion was all woods walking, with a few viewing points.
Overall, this was a nice trail, easily hiked, but not as impressive as other hikes taken along the Bold Coast.
Sign to [first] parking area.Beach at second parking areaKiosk at the third parking areaGravel road with plenty of Long Point signageGravel road/trail keeps leftSide trail to Holmes PointSide trail going somewhere – the path not taken.Where the gravel road ends and the ‘real’ trail begins!Cottage CoveCottage CoveBeach Rose-lined pathFinally, the woods trail!Moss covered glacial erraticView of Little BayLittle BayWoods view…Cottage CoveA wandering rock!Loop Trail. Go either way!Looking out toward Little Bay – don’t tromp through the muck…Have a seat, and take in a view of Cottage Cove from Holmes Point.View of Cottage Cove from the end of Holmes PointPath through Holmes PointRapha, patiently waiting…Long Point Trail route, and a bit more!
