This Hidden Spot In Maine Is Unbelievably Beautiful And You’ll Want To Find It
By Michelle|Published January 22, 2018
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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Maine is full of hidden gem hiking trails. Some wind through forested hills and others provide sweeping views of the land beneath. But, the Maine trails that we love most are the slightly windswept ones. The ones that reveal the craggy coast that Maine is known for. The salty air, the sounds of the sea hitting the rocks and the crunch of rocks and seashells beneath your feet. These just might be the best! One of our favorite trails in Maine is well-known to some, but still hidden to those who aren’t sure where to find it. We consider this to be “hidden in plain sight.” Read on for how to explore Prouts Neck Cliff Walk in Maine.
To start your walk, you'll head to Ferry Beach and park in the parking lot, which will be free this time of year.
Head northwest on the paved Black Rock Road (you'll just go right once up the path from the beach) to get to the official start of Prouts Neck Cliff Walk.
You'll know you've arrived at the start when Black Rock Road ends in a private drive towards the Homer Winslow Property. The start of the Cliff Walk is marked by a small painted sign.
It should take about a mile to get from Ferry Beach to the start of the walk, but the views sure make it worth it!
Follow the path up from the beach area, and back towards the cliff area (this will be obvious by the path made by other walkers) and eventually you'll find yourself at Scarborough Beach.
This hike is really more of a walk, but note that there are some rocky areas that require steadier footing. We saw folks of all ages tackling the walk when were visited - kids to retirees! Have strong footwear with a good sole and you'll be fine. For some extra support in the winter, consider a traction tie-on for your shoes.
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