Thanks to Jim & Kathy for leading the hike.
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.
Thanks to Jim & Kathy for leading the hike.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
July 10th Black Mountain Hike
Pictures from the DOC July 10th hike on Black Mountain in Franklin.
Thanks to Dick & Barbara for leading this hike.
Thanks to Dick & Barbara for leading this 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.
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
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
- 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
- Around The Mountain MDI
Bike or Hike MDI
Eagle Lake / Jordan Pond MDI
- Cranberry Islands / Islesford
Vinalhaven Island
Islesboro Island
Baker Island
Mt. Kineo
Borestone Mountain
Frenchboro Island
Swans Island
- 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.
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
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].
.
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.
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].
.
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.
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