쉬운 녹스 카운티 하이킹 및 워킹 코스

Very peaceful, partially hidden by foliage. Excellent post industrial feature.

small and quiet little town with a nice atmosphere and harbor

At the summit of Mt. Battie stands a stone tower, built in 1921 by the Mt. Battie Association. Previously, a hotel called the Summit House stood on this site since the late 19th century. Access was from the north via a carriage road, which was later expanded into a paved road to the summit with a parking lot. From the summit and the tower, we have a magnificent view of West Penobscot Bay and Camden Harbor under blue skies. https://maineanencyclopedia.com/mount-battie/

The Mount Battie Trail is advertised as a one-hour hike with a steep ascent from the south to the summit at approximately 240 m. The rain the day before and fog until midday make the ascent over the still-wet granite slabs in the forest a challenge (even more so on the descent). As the forest thins, we have the best view of the city by the bay, surrounded by dense forest as far as the eye can see. There is a small, free parking lot at the lower trailhead; we leave the vehicle in the village on Washington Street, also free of charge. The ascent over the steep rock slabs in the upper section is challenging in wet conditions. Surefootedness is required for the hike. https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7040614/mt-battie-trail

Isle au Haut Boat Services, a non-profit corporation, operates year-round passenger, mail and freight service between the Town of Stonington and Isle au Haut, as well as seasonal service to Acadia National Park's Duck Harbor Landing. The financial shortfall is covered by support from Isle au Haut Town, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the National Park Service and private donors. In 2024, the company will offer daily trips to Duck Harbor from mid-May to mid-October. http://www.isleauhaut.com/summerschedulerates.html

The island ‘Western Ear’ is located off the southwest tip of the ‘Isle au Haut’. At low tide you can walk across to the island and have a fantastic view of the western rocky coast. https://www.usharbors.com/harbor/maine/isle-au-haut-me/tides/

This cute little waterside town boasts a very picturesque harbor. It comes as no surprise that Rockport is home to a community of artists who find inspiration in their beautiful surrounds. If you have time to stop in the town, keep an eye out for the statue of Andre the Seal who lived in the harbor until he died in 1986, and was the star of the 1994 film of the same name.

The ferry into Duck Harbor Campground is available from mainland Stonington early June through early October and costs around $44 round trip. The campground is your last place for amenities and water if you are running south! Outside of summer months the ferry runs only to the town on the north side of Isle au Haut and you will have to find their own way into the park. More information on the ferry: isleauhaut.com