Dec 16 Potluck & Cooking demo in Castine

This weeks outing brought approximately 20 DOCers to Castine for a hike on the frozen banks of the Penobscot river and a desert souffle cooking demonstration at Jessie's house. Jessie showed everybody how to make two souffles, one chocolate and the other lemon. While the souffles were cooking everybody enjoyed a potluck lunch.

Thanks Jessie

Dec 09 Bar Harbor Pub Crawl

Gordon and Jane lead 15 brave DOC hikers on a sunny & cool X-Country ski and walk on MDI on Park Loop Rd at Otter Cliff. With just barley enough snow to keep the skiers happy and the walkers off of the ice. Next stop was a breezy walk on the shore path in Bar Harbor. Lunch was at Geddy's Pub in Bar Harbor where everybody seemed to enjoy themselves.

2010 DOC Annual Holiday Luncheon Meeting

The December 2nd DOC Holiday Luncheon & Meeting was a big success attended by about 50 members. Once again the Manor Inn was a great venue with great food. After the lunch and club meeting Judy E. lead a hike through Castine.

Honorable mention this year goes to Jane R. for putting together a slideshow of pictures from previous hikes.

Nov 11 Cedar Swamp Mountain in ANP

Joe & Ellie B. were the hike leaders for this weeks hike up Cedar Swamp Mt. in ANP. A crisp clear fall day greeted about 20 DOC hikers.

Aug 2010 Rangeley Lake Camping trip

Some rain, some sunshine & lots of good company awaited DOC campers this year at Rangeley lake state park campground.

Oct 18th 2010 Twin Pines

About 20 DOC members gathered at the Twin Pines resort in Millinocket for a off schedule outing.

Great weather + first class amenities made for a wonderful outing. Scuttle butt says that this could well be the location for the 2011 DOC annual camping trip. Kind of a easy way to go camping.

Twin Pines web site . . . . http://www.neoc.com/twin-pine-camps-cabins.php

Oct 2nd 2010 Cider Pressing Party in Castine

Judy H. invited DOC members to join her family for a cider pressing party with fresh DONUTS !

Great weather combined with fresh apple cider & hot DONUTS cooked by David A. put a nice spin on this years fall season.

Thanks Judy

Sept 12th. Pedal the Penobscot Ride

This year several DOC members participated in The 4th annual "Pedal the Penobscot Ride"

A 28-mile ride or a 76-mile ride. Both routes are alongside the Penobscot river.
Money raised will help preserve habitat and help maintain bike trails for public use.

Sept 23rd Deer Isle Campbell Island

Jane & Gordon once again used their boat to ferry DOC members to Campbell Island for a great hike

19 hikers and 5 kayakers enjoyed the day.

June 4th 2010

Black Mountain hike lead by Gloria H.

May 20th Sears Island

Another fine hike lead by Jim & Kathy Z

Note the well behaved hikers staying on the trail

Hiking/activity schedule - 4th Quarter 2010 (Oct, Nov, Dec)

DOWNEAST OUTING CLUB Activity Schedule – 4th Qtr
October, November, December 2010

Contact person must be called to confirm meeting place and time. If you cannot reach contact person, call Gordon R. for assistance. Watch for e-mails and check our blog site, www.downeastoutingclub.blogspot.com for hike details and meeting place. If you do not have access to a computer call hike leader for further information. In consideration of other hikers, please, no dogs on the trail. Unless otherwise specified, meet at 10AM for all hikes.

Oct 7 Hunters Brook, Triad, Day Mtn in ANP.
Call Dick or Barbara S. if you plan to attend.

Oct 14 Great Pond Mtn in Orland.
Call Trina D. if you plan to attend.

Oct 21 Hogback Mtn in Morill.
Call Linda B. if you plan to attend.

Oct 28 Eagle Bluff in Eddington on Roosevelt BSA property.
Call Libby N. or Susan W. if you plan to attend.

Nov 4 Beech Mtn in ANP
Call Gloria H. if you plan to attend.

Saturday, November 6, Park Cleanup Day
Meet at 8:30am at Park HQ on Rte 233. Bring gloves and water.
The Park will provide breakfast coffee and lunch.
Contact Marge M. if you plan to attend.

Nov 11 Cedar Swamp Mountain in ANP.
Call Joe and Ellie B. if you plan to attend.

Nov 18 Asticou Trail in ANP.
Call Christina D. or Kate K. if you plan to attend.

Friday, Nov 19 Planning Mtg.
Suggestions for hikes and offers to lead hikes welcome. Call Sue S. if you would like to lead a hike or have a hike suggestion.

Nov 25. Thanksgiving Potluck Feast. Call Sandy or Bob B. for reservations

Friday, November 26 something in ANP
Call Linda B. if you plan to attend.

QUARTERLY MEETING December 2nd
Manor Inn in Castine
Luncheon and Annual Meeting – 12;00 Reservations are a must.
Contact Bob B. if you need more info
Judy E. will lead walk in Castine

Friday,Dec 3 Bangor City Forest
Call Sue S. if you plan to attend.

Dec 09 Bar Harbor Pub Crawl.
Call Gordon Russell or Jane R. if you plan to attend.

Dec 16 Potluck Lunch and cooking demonstration in Castine.
Call Jessie R. if you plan to attend.

Dec 23 Little River Trail in Belfast
Call Jim or Cathy Z. if you plan to attend.

Dec 30 Ski on RR tracks or Wildlands and après-ski at Linda’s
Call Linda B. if you plan to attend.

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 2010

DOWNEAST OUTING CLUB

Activity Schedule – July, August, September 2010

Contact person must be called for details of meeting place and time. If you cannot reach contact person, call Gordon R.. Don't forget your lunch. In consideration of other hikers, please, no dogs on the trail.

Bob B. will happily accept 2010 dues, $5 per member, from anyone who has not already paid. If in doubt, call him at to find out.

July 1 Bald Rock, Lincolnville. Call Gloria H. if you plan to attend.

July 8 Sunrise Trail, Machias. Call Mary Beth D. if you plan to attend.

July 15 Tucker Mountain and Baker Hill, Sullivan. Call Dick or Barbara S. if you plan to attend.

July 22 Penjajawoc Preserve, Bangor. Call Shirley E. if you plan to attend.

July 29 Witherle Woods, Castine and optional Castine House Tour. Call Debbie P. if you plan to attend.

Aug. 5 Gulf Hagas. Call Jack W. if you plan to attend.

Aug. 12 Woodchuck Hill, Eddington. Call George Elliott or Gail D. if you plan to attend.

Aug. 15 – 18 Annual Camping Trip – Rangeley Lakes State Park Call Gloria H. if you plan to attend.

Aug. 19 Bucksport Town Hike Call Jim and Kathy Z. if you plan to attend.


Aug. 26 Cadillac and Dorr Mountains. Call Sue S. if you plan to attend.


Sept. 2 QUARTERLY MEETING Potluck Lunch at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Ellsworth; 12:00 noon

Call Marcia P. or Barbara S. or Libby N. if you plan to attend.
Remember to bring a place setting.

Sept. 3, Friday Orland Wildlands Call Judy E. if you plan to attend.

Sept. 9 Molasses Pond Hiking, kayaking, and/or swimming. Call Diane S. if you plan to attend.

Sept. 16 Eagle Lake to Jordan Pond Popovers optional. Call Ron and Charlotte S. if you plan to attend.

Sept. 23 Deer Isle/Campbell Island Call Gordon R. or Jane R. if you plan to attend.

Sept. 30 Challenge Hike Call Linda B. if you plan to attend.


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.

May 13 Leonards Mills

George & Gail led about 20+ DOC members on a wonderful hike at Leonards Mills. The pre-hike meeting was pretty buggy but once we started walking the bugs left us alone. It was a cool but sunny day with lunch on the stream.