Book review: AMC’s Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast
Shackford State Park near Eastport encompasses 90 acres on Moose Island overlooking Cobscook Bay. Photo: Carey Kish
Appalachian Mountain Club’s Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast
By Carey Kish
Looking for a trusted companion to guide you to some of Maine’s best local hiking? Look no further than the newly released Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast by Maine hiking guru, Carey Kish. This four-season guide from the editor of AMC’s popular Maine Mountain Guide helps hikers find and enjoy some of Maine’s best trails, from the southern beaches to the northeastern reaches of Downeast Maine.
The guide features 50 coastal day hikes including those that are family and dog friendly, as well as wintertime trip options for year- round fun. All trails include directions to the trailheads, detailed maps, descriptions, difficulty ratings, distance, elevation gain and an estimate for how long the hike will take you. You’ll even find GPS coordinates for parking areas so you can always find your way back to the car.
From the century-old stands of white pine in Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park near Portland, to the oceanfront cliffs and maritime forests of Quoddy Head State Park—the easternmost point in the US—all hikes in the guide can be completed in less than a day.
Acadia National Park is here, including the iconic Isle au Haut, as are multiple hikes in the York County, Casco Bay, Midcoast and Downeast regions. Beginner hikers and seasoned trekkers alike will discover trails that will satisfy their longing for classic views of the rocky coast of Maine.
The guide is available nationwide through booksellers and outdoor retailers, and can be ordered directly from AMC at outdoors.org/amcstore. The e-book versions are available online through Amazon, iBooks and Barnes & Noble.
