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Hiking on Monhegan Island

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Trails: 17 miles of trails crisscross the eastern half of the island where a descendent of Thomas Edison has preserved the old-growth evergreen forest. Trails skirt the edges of some of Maine's tallest cliffs and many of the trails are quite strenuous. The island measures only 0.7 miles by 1.7 miles so walking is the only way to get around--even bikes are not permitted on the island.
Take precautions to avoid tick bites and poison ivy.
Access fee: Round-trip ferry service is $27 adults, $14 children (2003)
Nearest town: Port Clyde, ME
Trail map: Available from local businesses and on the website
Web site: Monhegan Associates
Points of interest: The tiny island is an artist colony that has inspired two generations of Wyeths.
Other activities:
Lodging: Several inns are on the island
Camping: Not permitted on the island
Weather forecast: Port Clyde
Tourism info: Monhegan Visitor's Guide | Mid-Coast Maine Chamber
Getting to the trail: Monhegan Island is located 10 miles off the midcoast of Maine. Ferry service to the island is operated several times a day by Hardy Boat Cruises and Monhegan Boat Lines from Port Clyde and Boothbay Harbor. Reserve ahead for ferry and accommodations to avoid disappointment.
Map of local region: Port Clyde

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Number of ratings: 3
Average rating: 4.50  

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Trail Name: Monhegan Island
I have hiked there: A few times
I last hiked there in: July, 2005
Trails that I hiked: All 17 miles except Station Hill trail- couldn't find it.
Favorite trails: The whole Cliff trail, red ribbon trail, evergreen trail, fern glen trail
Best time to go: Summer/ Fall
Trail marking: Poor
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: Isolated, very few hikers, diverse for a small island.
What I disliked: Poor markings
Additional comments: Wouldn't want to hike these trails after a rain storm- lots of swampy areas.
Submitted by: JB
from: Bristol, Rhode Island
Date submitted: July 6, 2005

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Trail Name: Monhegan Island
I have hiked there: Once
I last hiked there in: June, 104
Trails that I hiked:
Favorite trails: along the southeastern shores--high cliffs
Best time to go: june was nice
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: very quiet and picturesque
What I disliked: it was hard to find the main trail
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Submitted by: kristen davis
from: yarmouth maine
Date submitted: June 8, 2005

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Trail Name: Monhegan Island
I have hiked there: Several times
I last hiked there in: Sept, 2004
Trails that I hiked: The whole island
Favorite trails: Every trail has it's own unique quality that you will love.
Best time to go: Anytime!
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Fair
Rating: 5 stars
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Date submitted: Nov 28, 2004