The Hike To This Secluded Beach In Maine Is Positively Amazing
There aren’t many undiscovered things left in the world, but a lot of them do exist in Maine. While we don’t want to send everyone to the same place at the same time, we do want to make sure that as many people as possible can share in the beauty that is Maine. If we all appreciate these places with respect, they’ll stay just as they are. With that in mind, this hike in Phippsburg will lead you to a beautifully, secluded beach that you’re likely to have all to yourself.
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This moderately easy hike is really more of a walk on a road that varies between gravel and pavement.
Located in Phippsburg, you'll find the Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation area providing access to the trail over Morse Mountain and leading down to Seawall Beach.
We love this hike for how much variety there is, but we especially love that you can do it year round which means you'll see many different backdrops. The fog is one of the best!
The summit is about 180 feet above sea level and overlooks your destination - Seawall Beach. Be sure to take in the sight of Sprague River and the wetlands beneath you.
The sand dunes here are another wonderful feature. They provide a nesting ground for two of Maine's endangered bird species, the Piping Plover and Least Tern.
To find the hike, head to Phippsburg. Once in town, head south on Route 209. Eventually you'll come to a place whee the road intersects with Route 216. This is the road you'll take straight to Morse Mountain Road, where you can park.
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Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: mstarin@onlyinyourstate.com.
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