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Hiking the The Bold Coast

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Trails: This section of the Bold Coast, known as the Cutler Coast, has a 6-mile trail across the spectacular cliffs overlooking the Bay of Fundy. The 4,500-acre preserve was purchased by the Maine Department of Conservation and Maine Coast Heritage Trust and is now managed by Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands.
Access fee:
Nearest town: Cutler Harbor, ME
Trail map:
Web site: Cutler Coast (Land for Maine's Future) | Cutler Coast (Maine Parks)
Points of interest: Rocky headlands, rock formations
Other activities: Bird and whale watching
Lodging: Machias has several motels and other accommodations
Camping: Three campsites are located long the trail
Weather forecast: Machias
Tourism info: Machias Chamber | Washington County
Getting to the trail: From Machias, turn onto Route 191 and follow it south 17 miles through Cutler Village to the parking area for the trailhead.
Map of local region: Cutler Harbor
User comments: Amazing coastal views where we spotted seals playing just off shore and 3 whales about a mile or so off shore. August is perfect for finding wild blueberries along the path. Saw bear prints in the mud and some BIG piles of what we believe was Moose poop!
Submitted by: Melissa Q
from: Connecticut
Date submitted: Aug 16, 2008

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Number of ratings: 5
Average rating: 4.70

Trail Name: The Bold Coast
I have hiked there: Several times
I last hiked there in: Mar, 2005
Trails that I hiked:
Favorite trails:
Best time to go: late spring and early fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: where the trail takes you...the coast is absolutly breathtaking, all the energy in the world seems to come together there
What I disliked: not much
Additional comments:
Submitted by: ldm
from: home town mass, now living in washington county
Date submitted: May 5, 2005

Trail Name: The Bold Coast
I have hiked there: Once
I last hiked there in: July, 2005
Trails that I hiked: Bold Coast Trail
Favorite trails: Bold Coast Trail
Best time to go: Summer/Fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: The scenery on the bold coast of Maine was absolutely breathtaking! I highly recommend this hike. As gorgeous as anywhere in the country!
What I disliked: Nothing to dislike :-)!!
Additional comments:
Submitted by: LLL
from: Baileyville, ME
Date submitted: April 2, 2005

Trail Name: The Bold Coast
I have hiked there: Several times
I last hiked there in: Jan, 2004
Trails that I hiked: cant remember
Favorite trails: cant remember
Best time to go: early summer
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: the scenery, the layout of the trails
What I disliked: not much
Additional comments: it was really good!!

Date submitted: April 9, 2004

Trail Name: The Bold Coast
Times hiked: Few
Date last hiked: August, 2002
Trails hiked: I really don't remember the trail names but I have hiked the entire system. It is approximately a 10 mile loop with 5 mile shortcut as an option.
Favourite trails: The trail along the cliffs overlooking the bay is amazing
Best time to go: summer and fall (beware of hunters in the fall)
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: The scenerey along the coastal trail is fantastic. The inland trail isn't as good but worth it once you reach the coast
What I disliked: No real complaints. You have to be aware of hunters in the fall. Bugs further inland during late spring early summer
Comments: None
Submitted by: R.C.
from:
Date submitted: April 23, 2002

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