Near Long Island Loop
Panorama of Southern Cove in all it's rugged Maine beauty!
Near Long Island Loop
Looking east across Southern Cove.
Near Long Island Loop
A view to the northeast of the rocky isthmus over to Eastern Point.

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Long Island Loop

4.5 (2 Ratings)
A winding coast trail circumnavigating Long Island off the coast of Maine with stellar panoramas.
5.3
mi
Distance
315
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingRiver/CreekSwimmingViewsWaterfallWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.33mi
Distance
315ft
Elevation Gain
315ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
120ft
High Point
9ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
From Lunt and Lunt pier, hike south along Ocean View Rd until it bends sharply to the east at the head of the harbor. From there continue straight on a dirt road and hop on the trail when it leaves the road on the left. The trail winds its way through short evergreen trees out toward the big beach; from there stay to the right and continue on to Deep Cove. Once there the trail is easy to follow as it curves northward along the shore towards the rocky isthmus connecting the main island to the eastern point. From there continue along the trail through alternating patches of short evergreens and tall grasses. Once you hit the eastern beach, take the dirt road back into town onto Executive Dr and then left onto High Rd past the church and Historical Society building to complete the loop!Note: The trails aren't named, but here is a link to the Islands own trail map just in case you get turned around!http://www.mcht.org/preserves/images/Frenchboro_WebMap.pdf

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Contributors
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