Shackford Head State Park in Eastport, Maine, has six trails for beginner to intermediate hikers but each trail offers spectacular vistas of pebble beaches, islands, coves and cliffs.
Sighting seals, bald eagles, osprey and herons are common occurences. The salt air mingles with the scent of balsam while blueberries and strawberries grow wild amongst the woodland flowers.
The park is free to all and open 365 days a year (although getting through the trails might be tough in the winter!). Please note there are no camping sites at Shackford Head.
In case that doesn’t entice you, here are some photographs of my last outing at Shackford Head:
Shackford Head State Park is located on Deep Cove Road in Eastport Maine
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“Stay-cation” - Eastport, Maine « Living Downeast // August 10, 2008 at 7:31 pm |
[...] the Schooner Trail. More information (and pictures) on Shackford Head State Park can be found here. Molly at Shackford Head State [...]
Samantha Dudley // April 22, 2009 at 12:47 pm |
I grew up in Eastport and I have several memories of hiking through Shackford head before there were trails and after. I am planning another trip there very soon with my family, it’s been years since I have been there but I am looking forward to sharing it with my family.
livingdowneast // April 23, 2009 at 1:31 pm |
Hi Samantha,
I love Shackford Head; it’s so peaceful and the scenery is wonderful. I hope you have a great visit home! Thanks for stopping by~