Lubec, Maine
Hiking Preserves
Hamilton Cove Preserve is located right down the road from our Airbnb! It has quick access to two cobble beaches and also offers a trail to two great overlooks of coastal cliffs. If you walk the trail all the way to the end you'll come out onto this great rocky spot right on the edge of the water.
Benny's Mountain is a trail across the street! Great walk through the forest and blackberry bushes in August. The overlook is small but gives you a slight view of the Lubec Downtown off in the distance.
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Hamilton Cove Preserve
Boot Cove RoadHamilton Cove Preserve is located right down the road from our Airbnb! It has quick access to two cobble beaches and also offers a trail to two great overlooks of coastal cliffs. If you walk the trail all the way to the end you'll come out onto this great rocky spot right on the edge of the water.
Benny's Mountain is a trail across the street! Great walk through the forest and blackberry bushes in August. The overlook is small but gives you a slight view of the Lubec Downtown off in the distance.
Klondike Mountain is a great place to watch the sunset! It is a bald nubble summit with a nearly 360 degree view of the surrounding bay and landscape. The trail is short but steep and there are two scenic viewpoints.
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Klondike Mountain
Klondike Mountain is a great place to watch the sunset! It is a bald nubble summit with a nearly 360 degree view of the surrounding bay and landscape. The trail is short but steep and there are two scenic viewpoints.
Pike Lands Preserve is another great place to watch the sunset! There are several trail loops and the trails all emerge at the pocket shingle beach, known locally as Huckins Beach. Try not to go at high tide for best beach exploring. We often hear seals just off shore!
Pike Lands
1099 N Lubec RdPike Lands Preserve is another great place to watch the sunset! There are several trail loops and the trails all emerge at the pocket shingle beach, known locally as Huckins Beach. Try not to go at high tide for best beach exploring. We often hear seals just off shore!
Mowry has very convenient beach access overlooking Lubec Channel and Campobello Island. It also has a short boardwalk that is a very easy walk and a great place to bird!
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Mowry Beach Preserve
86-78 Pleasant StMowry has very convenient beach access overlooking Lubec Channel and Campobello Island. It also has a short boardwalk that is a very easy walk and a great place to bird!
West Quoddy Head State Park is the eastern most point in the USA. It's lighthouse is beautiful and the location is perfect for sunrises! The Coast Guard Trail is very easy with a great overlooking platform. The Coastal Trail has fantastic views of the rocky coastline of Maine!
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West Quoddy Head
West Quoddy Head State Park is the eastern most point in the USA. It's lighthouse is beautiful and the location is perfect for sunrises! The Coast Guard Trail is very easy with a great overlooking platform. The Coastal Trail has fantastic views of the rocky coastline of Maine!
To get to Moose Cove at the Bog Brook Preserve you’ll need to drive down a mile-long gravel road through blueberry fields. There is a very short universally accessible trail, that is wide and open, it leads to a small scenic overview of a beach. You can hike down to the beach (no longer a universally accessible trail) and continue to walk along the shore. Going this way will eventually loop into the Chimney Trail which has great scenic coastal viewpoints and an old chimney.
The other trail at Moose Cove is the Ridge Trail, it is a little of 2-mile roundtrip and more challenging. You can climb a small rocky knoll with views of the coast or continue through the forest to eventually another rocky coast access.
Bog Brook Cove Preserve
To get to Moose Cove at the Bog Brook Preserve you’ll need to drive down a mile-long gravel road through blueberry fields. There is a very short universally accessible trail, that is wide and open, it leads to a small scenic overview of a beach. You can hike down to the beach (no longer a universally accessible trail) and continue to walk along the shore. Going this way will eventually loop into the Chimney Trail which has great scenic coastal viewpoints and an old chimney.
The other trail at Moose Cove is the Ridge Trail, it is a little of 2-mile roundtrip and more challenging. You can climb a small rocky knoll with views of the coast or continue through the forest to eventually another rocky coast access.
The Norse Pond loop is about two and half miles. It is a large loop that has access to a rocky beach and the shore of Norse Pond. The beach, has these great unusual rock formations that can be reached at mid-tide or lower tide only. The beach also has a stream/river that often cuts the beach in half – you may need to wade in or jump over to access the cool rock formations.
Norse Pond
The Norse Pond loop is about two and half miles. It is a large loop that has access to a rocky beach and the shore of Norse Pond. The beach, has these great unusual rock formations that can be reached at mid-tide or lower tide only. The beach also has a stream/river that often cuts the beach in half – you may need to wade in or jump over to access the cool rock formations.
Western Head is about a three-mile loop. You’ll have to walk down the road from the parking area to reach the official start of the trail on the right. The trail weaves in and out of cobble beaches and mossy forest. There are amazing bluffs with dramatic views of the coast!
Western Head Preserve Cutler Maine
Destiny Bay RoadWestern Head is about a three-mile loop. You’ll have to walk down the road from the parking area to reach the official start of the trail on the right. The trail weaves in and out of cobble beaches and mossy forest. There are amazing bluffs with dramatic views of the coast!
Cobscook is officially opening in July of 2021 with 11 new preserves! We have hiked them all and our favorites are Race Point and Black Duck Cove. Whiting Bay Beach is also a great place to watch the sunset.
All these preserves have bathrooms!
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Cobscook Shores
65 North Lubec RoadCobscook is officially opening in July of 2021 with 11 new preserves! We have hiked them all and our favorites are Race Point and Black Duck Cove. Whiting Bay Beach is also a great place to watch the sunset.
All these preserves have bathrooms!
The Cutler Coast Trail is very popular in this area! It is the busiest trail system in our area, especially on weekends. Consider visiting outside of peak periods or plan to arrive early to the parking lot to get a spot.
The coastal portion of the property has hiking trips from 3-10 miles. You’ll walked through a forested path for about one mile before reaching the ocean overlook. Then continue along the wooded trails, open meadows, and rocky cliffside paths to reach Fairy Head. Amazing views throughout the entire hike!
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Cutler Coast Public Reserved Land
Maine 191The Cutler Coast Trail is very popular in this area! It is the busiest trail system in our area, especially on weekends. Consider visiting outside of peak periods or plan to arrive early to the parking lot to get a spot.
The coastal portion of the property has hiking trips from 3-10 miles. You’ll walked through a forested path for about one mile before reaching the ocean overlook. Then continue along the wooded trails, open meadows, and rocky cliffside paths to reach Fairy Head. Amazing views throughout the entire hike!
Paddling
The Orange River Conservation Area is a great paddle for easy paddling. There are several locations that you can put in your canoe or kayak. Two from Downeast Coastal Conservancy and one from Cobscook Shores.
You can hike the paddle-access hiking trail leading to the summit of Estey Mountain offers stunning views of Roaring Lake and the surrounding wild landscape. The Estey Mountain hiking trail is relatively easy with a short steep pitch at the end.
Orange River
The Orange River Conservation Area is a great paddle for easy paddling. There are several locations that you can put in your canoe or kayak. Two from Downeast Coastal Conservancy and one from Cobscook Shores.
You can hike the paddle-access hiking trail leading to the summit of Estey Mountain offers stunning views of Roaring Lake and the surrounding wild landscape. The Estey Mountain hiking trail is relatively easy with a short steep pitch at the end.
Cobscook Bay is a fanastic place to paddle! You'll see seals, birds, and beautiful rocky coastline. This area is tidal so plan your trip according. The easiest place to launch a kayak might be from Cobscook Shores' Huckins Beach property. Paddling down into the bay and round Red Point Island is a long but amazing paddle.
Cobscook Bay
Cobscook Bay is a fanastic place to paddle! You'll see seals, birds, and beautiful rocky coastline. This area is tidal so plan your trip according. The easiest place to launch a kayak might be from Cobscook Shores' Huckins Beach property. Paddling down into the bay and round Red Point Island is a long but amazing paddle.
They offer rentals for kayaks which can be dropped off at your paddling location. They also offer guided trips in the area.
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Sunrise Canoe and Kayak
168 Main StThey offer rentals for kayaks which can be dropped off at your paddling location. They also offer guided trips in the area.
Restaurants
Note many of the restaurants close early in Lubec!
Water Street Tavern and Inn
12 N Water StCohill's Inn
7 Water StFor the 2021 season, Franks has become Dockside Treasures, a gift shop with jewelry, local and nautical ware. It will also be the home of Famous Frank’s sandwiches and salads to grab and go.
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Franks Dockside Restaurant & Take-Out
20 N Water StFor the 2021 season, Franks has become Dockside Treasures, a gift shop with jewelry, local and nautical ware. It will also be the home of Famous Frank’s sandwiches and salads to grab and go.
The Inn on the Wharf
69 Johnson StMorano's Authentic Pizza
53 Pleasant StHD & Sons Seafood
224 County RdThings to Do
Lubec Brewing Co.
41 S Water StMonica's Chocolates
100 County RdLubec Historical Society & Museum
135 Main StLubec Farmers Market
67 Water StOpen most Saturdays - right downtown on Water Street!
Lubec Memorial Library
55 N Water StCrow Town Gallery
406 S Lubec RdCampobello
This park is a great place to go biking! You can also drive your car through the park - you'll find beach access, a great bog walk, and a views of again the amazing rocky shoreline!
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Roosevelt Campobello International Park
459 Route 774This park is a great place to go biking! You can also drive your car through the park - you'll find beach access, a great bog walk, and a views of again the amazing rocky shoreline!
Head Harbour Island is accessible only by foot, during low tide! So check the tidal schedule before setting out - you don't want to get stuck over there.
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Head Harbour Lightstation
210 Lighthouse RdHead Harbour Island is accessible only by foot, during low tide! So check the tidal schedule before setting out - you don't want to get stuck over there.
Mulholland Point Light
Narrows RoadRoosevelt Campobello International Park
459 Route 774