Bold Coast
Bold Coast is located in Maine, United States. It is located at the following coordinates: (44.66, -67.2)Write a Hike Report
Bold Coast Sep 9, 2005
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My nephew Josh and I were in Machias speaking at a church there, and we had Saturday afternoon free, so we asked around about a good place to hike. We were told in no uncertain terms that The Bold Coast was the place to go.
If you're looking for a challenging hike, this is not the hike for you. But we weren't looking for challenging; we just wanted to see the coast line.
The initial hike through the woods is very relaxing, with just a few ups and downs, nothing to strain you. It was muddy in a few places, but all the muddy spots had log foot-bridges over them. It was very well maintained.
Once we got to the coast, it is really quite beautiful. We came out on a small cliff looking out onto the Atlantic ocean, and a view of Grand Manan Island in the distance. From there you can hike down the coast as far as nine miles. Part of the trail is right out on the rocks, and part of it is just under the shade of the trees. But even when you're on the edge of (more...)
If you're looking for a challenging hike, this is not the hike for you. But we weren't looking for challenging; we just wanted to see the coast line.
The initial hike through the woods is very relaxing, with just a few ups and downs, nothing to strain you. It was muddy in a few places, but all the muddy spots had log foot-bridges over them. It was very well maintained.
Once we got to the coast, it is really quite beautiful. We came out on a small cliff looking out onto the Atlantic ocean, and a view of Grand Manan Island in the distance. From there you can hike down the coast as far as nine miles. Part of the trail is right out on the rocks, and part of it is just under the shade of the trees. But even when you're on the edge of (more...)
