Friday, August 22, 2008

Aug 21 Bucksport " Around Town " Hike

This hike took us through town and up to the Miles Lane hiking trail and around the middle school, then back down through town to the River Walk along the Penobscot. Total of about 4-5 miles. Lunch was on the Riverfront.
Thanks to Jim & Kathy for leading the hike.












Thursday, August 14, 2008

Upcoming DOC planning meeting

It's that time again , only this time with a little twist.

The Planning Meeting for the 4th quarter hikes is scheduled for Friday, August 22nd, however the Planning Committee Chairperson (Sue S.) has decided to have a meeting during the Shin Pond Camping trip sometime between Aug 17th and 20th.

Therefore we need to have any hikes you would like to lead for Oct., Nov., and Dec. relayed to the committee by this Saturday, August 16th.

Remember that November is hunting season. We will still leave the scheduled meeting for August 22nd on the calendar in case the Shin Pond meeting doesn't finish the job. Since heavy alcoholic consumption may preceded the meeting it's hard to predict the outcome !!

A list of previous DOC hikes has been posted for you to look over and get some ideas. Pass your hike ideas to a member of the committee , Joe B , Gloria H., Dick F., Sue S., Gordon R., Pat B., Dave A., Bev N., Linda B., Christina D., or myself.
Jim Z.

Don't for get to change your hiking schedule to show the revised hikes on Sep 11 & Sep 25.

Past DOC Hikes

Here is a list of previous hikes club members have enjoyed.

Off Island Hikes
  • Schoodic Head / Schoodic Point
    Castine Town Walk / Witherle Woods
    UMaine at Orono / Ski Trails
    Bangor City Forest
    Bucksport Town Walk
    Sandy Point in Stockton Springs
    Bayside / Northport
    Bald Rock Mountain in Camden
    Ragged Mountain in Camden
    Black Mountain Ridge in Franklin
    Catherine Mountain in East Sullivan
    Schoodic Mountain in East Sullivan
    Mount Waldo in Frankford
    Petit Manan Wildlife Refuge / 2 Trails
    Newbury Neck in Surry
    Naskeag Point in Brooklin
    Dog Town in Penobscot
    Great Pond Mountain in Orland
    Orland Wildlands / Several Trails
    Sears Island in Searsport
    Mount Megunticook in Camden
    Crockett Cove and Barred Island on Deer Isle
    DeMerritt University Forest in Orono
    Fort Point in Stockton Springs
    Georges Highland Path in Liberty
    Ferry Landing / Snow Natural Areas in Brooksville
    Black Mountain in East Sullivan
    Bold Coast Trail in Cutler
    Sunkhaze Meadow / Wildlife Refuge in Milford
    Telephone Museum / Camp Jordan / Branch Lake
    Wallamatogus Mountain in Penobscot
    Shore Acres / Tennis Preserve on Deer Isle
    Great Wass Conservancy in Jonesport
    Camden Snow Bowl
    Howard Point in Brooksville
    Raccoon Cove in Lamoine
    Fields Pond Trails in Holden
    Veazie Railroad Bed in Orono
    Holbrook Island / Cape Rozier in Brooksville
    Hirundo Widlife Refuge in Old Town
    Wymans Point in Steuben
    Mason Mountain behind Duffy’s in Orland
    Union River / Ellsworth Walk
    Blueberry Barrens / Stonehouse Rd. N. Orland
    Belfast Town Walk
    Sorrento Town Walk
    Blue Hill Mountain in Blue Hill
    John B. Mountain in Brooksville
    Bald Mountain in Dedham
    Fernald Neck Preserve in Camden
    Mount Battie in Camden
    Scotts Landing / Shore Acres / Settlement Quarry
    Stonington Walking Tour
    Rouges Bluff State Park
    Newman Hill in Orono
  • Bangor Town Hike
    Hio Rd. / Near Seawall Campground
    Belfast / Little River Community Trail
    Passy River Railroad Tracks
    Phillips Lake / Green Lake Railroad Tracks
    Georges Highland Path in Union
    Phillips Lake at Lucerne Inn Road Hike
    Orono / Old Town River Walk
MDI Hikes
  • Eagle Lake Loop / Carriage Rd.
    Witch Hole Pond / Carriage Rd.
    Long Pond / Pretty Marsh Rd.
    Little Long Pond / Seal Harbor
    Wonderland / Ship Harbor / Bass Harbor Light
    Cedar Swamp Mountain
    Acdia Mountain
    Cadillac Mountain / North / South Trails
    North Bubble Rock / South Bubble Rock
    Sargeant Mountain / Giant Slide
    Hadlock Brook Loop / Carriage Rd.
    Asticou Trail from Jordan Pond
    Ocean Path / Schooner Head / Otter Point
    Lower Hadlock Pond
    Day Mountain
    Homans Path
    Champlain Mountain South Ridge Trail
    Jordan Pond Trail
    Aunt Betty’s Pond Loop / Carriage Rd.
    Dorr Mountain / North / South Trails
    Penobscot Mountain
    Sargeant Mountain
    Bar Harbor Town Hike / Bar Island / Compass Pt.
    St. Sauveur Mountain and Valley Peak
    Pemetic Mountain East Face
    Bernard Mountain / West / South Trails
    Gorham Mountain
    Amphitheater Loop / Carriage Rd.
    Western Mt./ Great Notch Trail / Long Pond
    Norembega Mt./ Goat Trail / Shadt Hill Trail
    Perpendicular Trail / Mansel Mountain
    Indian Point / Blagden Preserve
    The Triad
    Elliott Mt. / Little Harbor Brook Trail / Thuya
    Great Head Trail
    Deer Brook Trail / Sargeant Mountain
    Bald Mountain / Parkman Mountain
  • Beech Mountain
    Beech Cliffs / Valley Trail
    Jesup Path / Great Meadow Loop
    Flying Mountain Trail
    Rockerfeller Grdens
    Joes Trail / Hulls Cove / Breakneck Brook Trail
    Northeast Harbor Town Walk
Challenge Hikes
  • Around The Mountain MDI
    Bike or Hike MDI
    Eagle Lake / Jordan Pond MDI
Day Trips / Hikes
  • Cranberry Islands / Islesford
    Vinalhaven Island
    Islesboro Island
    Baker Island
    Mt. Kineo
    Borestone Mountain
    Frenchboro Island
    Swans Island
Camping / Overnight Trips
  • Mt Blue
    Rangely Area
    Monhegan Island
    Baxter State Park
    Nova Scotia
    Cobscook State Park
    Shin Pond
    Lily Bay
    Grand Manan

Schedule Change

Please revise your hiking schedule to show the following changes . . .

  • New Date Sept 11 Old Date Sept 25 - Explore the Geology of Mt. Desert with Dr. Hal Borns
  • New Date Sept 25 Old Date Sept 11 - Great Pond Wildlands in Orland

The 3rd Qtr Schedule posted on this blog will refelect the changes as of 8/14/08

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

August 14th HIke

Aug 14 - Kenduskeag Stream in Bangor
A pleasant walk along a pretty stream hidden in the center of Downtown Bangor.
About 4 miles roundtrip.
Meet at the waterfront parking area next to the Sea Dog.
For those interested , we will also visit the Bangor Art Museum along the trail. There is no entrance fee.
Be sure to contact the hike leader if you plan to attend.

Sunday, August 10, 2008

April 17 Breakneck Brook Trail on MDI







April 17 Breakneck Brook Trail on Mt. Desert. This is an old logging road that connects Eagle Lake with Hull's Cove area. About 6 miles roundtrip


Kebo Mountain and Jesup Climb 5-15-08






May 15 Kebo Mountain and Jesup Climb Kebo Mountain, walk a short distance alongthe Park Loop Road, a bit of the Strath Eden trail, and then along the Jesup Trail boardwalk skirting the Great Meadow

ANP Hike 6-26-08






Huguenot Head and/or Jesup Trail in Acadia National Park 6-26-08

Waldo Mountain hike on 6/12/08



Here are a couple of pictures from our Waldo Mountain hike on 6/12/08

Activity Schedule – July, August, September, 2008

DOWNEAST OUTING CLUB

Activity Schedule – July, August, September, 2008 Updated 8/14/08

Contact person must be called to confirm meeting place and time. If you cannot reach contact person, call [redacted]. Don't forget your lunch. In consideration of other hikers, please, no dogs on the trail. Unless otherwise specified, meet at 10AM for all hikes.

If you have not yet done so please send $5 per member 2008 dues to The Club Treasurer

July 3 Orono to Old Town Riverwalk Flat walk along the Penobscot Shore. About 5 miles round trip. Meet at parking area behind Pat’s Pizza, off Oak Street, in Orono. Call Sue .

July 10 Black Mountain in Franklin Easy to moderate with beautiful views of Downeast area. Meet at intersection of Rtes 1 and 183 in Sullivan.

July 17 Mason Mountain in Orland Moderate climb over Mason Mtn and down to Craig Brook Pond and return through woods. About 3 miles. Changing room available at Craig Pond for those who would like to swim. Meet at former Duffy’s Restaurant on Rt. 1 in Orland. Lunch party afterward at the [redacted] home in Penobscot. For those not interested in the hike,

July 24 Roque Bluffs State Park Flat walk through woods and along shore.Turn right off Rt. 1 in Jonesboro onto Roque Bluffs Road and follow signs to State Park, about 6 miles. Meet at parking area. Call [redacted].

July 31 Breakfast at Fraser Point followed by Schoodic Head and Alder Trail Hike Coffee and a charcoal fire await you. Bring your own favorite ingredients. Meet at Fraser Point at the entrance to the Schoodic section of ANP at 9AM. Call [redacted]. Climb to the Head via the Anvil and return via the Ranger and Alder trails OR for a flat walk, out and back on the Alder Trail. Meet at Fraser Point at 10AM Call [redacted].

Aug 7 Georges Highland Path in West Rockport Meet at Reny’s parking area in Belfast at 9:30AM. Carpool to West Rockport, where we’ll do all or part of a section of Georges Highland Path that includes Spruce Mtn. and Pleasant Mtn. Call [redacted].

Aug 14 Kenduskeag Stream in Bangor A pleasant walk along a pretty stream hidden in the center of Downtown Bangor. About 4 miles roundtrip. Meet at the waterfront parking area next to the Sea Dog. For those interested , we will also visit the Bangor Art Museum along the trail. There is no entrance fee.
Call [redacted].
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Aug 21 Bucksport " Around Town " Hike Meet at the public parking lot on Main St. behind the Post Office. We will go through town and up to the Miles Lane hiking trail which will take us around the middle school and then back down through town to the River Walk along the Penobscot. Total of about 4-5 miles. Lunch will be on the Riverfront after the conclusion. The Observation Tower / Fort Knox can be done afterwards for those interested. Cost is $5 per person, which covers both attractions. Call [redacted].

Aug 28 Newman Hill in Orono Newman Hill is part of the Orono Land Trust. It is a new trail with good views of Pushaw Pond. The hike will be approximately 4 miles. Meet at the Shopping Center beside Burger King at the Stillwater Ave. exit in Orono. (Take exit 193 from I95, turn right on Stillwater Ave., go 0.2 miles and turn left at the light.) Call [redacted].

QUARTERLY MEETING September 4
Potluck Lunch at noon, St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Ellsworth
Call hostesses: [redacted]


FRIDAY, SEPT 5 Jordan Cliffs, Penobscot Mountain Meet at lower boat launch parking lot near Jordan Pond House. Plenty of flat walks also in area, both carriage roads and trails. Possible popover indulgence afterwards. Call [redacted]

New Date Sept 11 Old Date Sept 25 Explore the Geology of Mt. Desert with Dr. Hal Borns Anna Buck has arranged for Dr. Borns, Professsor Emeritus of Glacial and Quaternary Geology at UMaine to help us appreciate the geological structure of some areas familiar to hikers including the Thunder Hole area and Day Mountain. Meet at Schooner Head parking area off Schooner Head Road or the Park Loop Road. Call [redacted]

Sept 18 Campbell Island off Deer Isle A rare opportunity to visit this privately owned island with pleasant trails on both Deer Isle and Campbell Island. Gordon and Jane will provide the boat ride although you may wish to use your own kayak or canoe. Meet at 9:30AM at the intersection of Rt. 15 and Sunshine Road in Deer Isle. [redacted].

New Date Sept 25 Old Date Sept 11 Great Pond Wildlands in Orland Gentle walk along Valley Road and then up the trail to Oak Hill Peak. A climb of 400 + feet to the top. Meet at the South Gate which is just across the road from Katchall Auctions at the intersection of Rts. 1 and 176. A walk along Valley Road to Hothole Brook as an alternative for those not wishing to do the climb. Call [redacted].

The next meeting of the planning committee will be at 10AM on August 22nd at Mr. Paperback in Ellsworth. Contact any of the following with suggestions and offers to lead hikes: [redacted]

Annual Camping Trip will be August 17, 18, and 19 at Shin Pond near the north entrance to Baxter State Park. The fee for a campsite is $12 per person. Call Christina Diebold at 941-1670 for information about cabins or RV sites. Send check made out to Downeast Outing Club with tenting reservation to Christina at [redacted]
by the end of June.

The Downeast Outing Club, its members and contact persons, take no responsibility and have no liability for any accident or injury associated with its activities. Participants do so at their own risk and with the understanding that trip leaders are not experts.