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Downeast Region Edmunds Marion Cutler Twp Directions Twp 189 M a c h ia s 191 E a s t L u be c In East Machias, turn T r e s - Public right onto Route 191 c ot t 1 T w p and proceed 16.9 miles W h i t i n g (3 miles past Cutler Machias 191 Cutler village) to the trail- Coast head and parking area Cutler AN AN marked by a the Maine M guide & map

D N EL Public Land sign. A NN R A G H From Lubec, take C Route 189 to Route Lat 44.698689, Lon -67.158178 191. Turn left and travel 10 miles to the parking Overview Property History area/trailhead. Parking is limited to 20 cars. utler Coast Public Land offers a taste of wilderness The igneous bedrock visible along the Cutler Coast (some of it along Maine’s coast in a 12,234-acre expanse of in hexagonal columns of basalt) was deposited in the Silurian Contacts blueberry barrens, woodlands and peatlands, plus 4.5 Age, roughly 420 million years ago, through a series of volcanic Maine Bureau of Parks and C miles of interspersed by pocket and eruptions and intrusions of magma into existing rock. Much Eastern Public Lands Office overlooking the of Fundy. Ten miles of trails, five of the coastal land represents a , sitting roughly 220 106 Hogan Road, Suite 5 remote tent sites, and spectacular views from the property’s feet above level, that rebounded after the last glacial retreat Bangor, ME 04401 steep cliffs—part of the dramatic “Bold Coast” that extends from (about 12,000 years ago). 207-941-4412 Cutler to Lubec—await. www.maine.gov/dacf/publiclands An archaeological excavation in 1984 turned up stone tools Wildlife Watching Birders have recorded nearly 200 species and fire-cracked rocks, evidence that Native Americans used Travel Information on or near the Cutler Coast. According to www.mainebirding- this coastline for centuries. European explorers first arrived • Machias: www.machiaschamber.org trail.com, warblers, chickadees, golden-crowned kinglets and around 1605, followed by settlers around 1785. The settlers, • Region: www.downeastacadia.com six species of owls frequent the woods, while and ra- while few in number, harvested much of the region’s valuable www.downeastcoastalconservancy.org vens nest along shoreline ledges. Offshore, from early summer timber and erected a sawmill. Major fires in 1851 and 1854 • Maine: www.visitmaine.com to early fall, visitors may spot seals, porpoises and occasional created the extensive “barrens” that dominate the Nearby Destinations humpback, finback, northern right and minke whales. property’s northern portion today. Following the fires, the mill Quoddy Head State Park - www.maine.gov/quoddyhead Ecological Reserve Raised coastal peatlands, known as bogs was replaced by a dairy farm and—in 1881—a short-lived cheese Easternmost point of land in U.S., scenic waterfront trails, or heaths, exist here and are a plant community not usually factory. The stonewalls and cellar holes still evident on the land iconic lighthouse run by Light Keepers Association. found south of Canada. The grassland “barrens,” support blue date back to this brief agrarian period. Rocky Public Lands - www.maine.gov/rockylake Shorefront hiking and camping joint grass, -topped aster, alder and meadowsweet and bobo- Partners and Supporters The State of Maine acquired the 10,000 acres with canoeing, fishing, and backcountry camping. links and savannah sparrows. The maritime spruce-fir-larch coastal portion of the Cutler Coast Public Lands in 1989, thanks Cobscook Bay State Park - www.maine.gov/cobscookbay along Maine’s Bold Coast is unique here too, Maine designated 5,216 acres of the to The Conservation Fund and the Land for Waterfront camping & good base to explore easternmost Maine. property as an Ecological Reserve to maintain these representa- Maine’s Future Program. In 1997, the preserve tive in their natural condition and allow for moni- quintupled in size when The Conservation Services & Facilities toring of ecological changes over time. Fund/Richard King Mellon Foundation and Maine Coast Heritage Trust generously donated to the State a 9,485-acre • 20-car parking lot tract of and on the north side of Route • 10 miles of hiking trails Timber Management 191, and the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands purchased an • 5 primitive campsites with pit toilets: 3 at Fairy Head and one Some timber is harvested to generate revenues for property stew- additional 570 acres. 2019 each at Black Point and Long Point Cove. Camping is ardship. Potential harvest areas at Cutler lie northwest of Route only allowed at these five sites which are first-come, first- 191 and are clearly signed if active. The Bureau’s forest practices recreational trails program This brochure was made served with no reservations. A log-in book is at the trailhead. are third-party certified by two independent standards: possible in part by funding assistance through the Federal • Privy at main trailhead the Forest Stewardship Council® and Highway Administration’s Recreational Trails Program (RTP), www.parksandlands.com the Sustainable Forestry Initiative®. administered by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands. Get Map at www.avenzamaps.com When to Visit Cutler Coast Public Land is Trails tops are often undercut and can be dan- open year-round but take extra care in wet or icy conditions. gerous, especially in wet conditions. Stay on the trail and super- wT p cot s T e r Campsite Whiting 100 1 Latitude/Longitudes www.maine.gov/cutlercoast vise children closely. Map available at www.avenzamaps.com Black Point Cove Coastal Section (SE of Route 191) Spring Be prepared for wet and foggy conditions, late Cutler Coast Public Land 44.677895, -67.150738 This section offers hiking trips from 3-10 miles through the Ecological Trailhead snow and unstable ice. Expect black flies and 100 Fairy Head 1 mosquitoes at their thickest May to early July. Reserve; please stay on trail. Wear sturdy footwear and take care near 44. 66383, -67.165756 cliffs, particularly in damp and slippery conditions. Trail times are Cutler (0.4 mi) Summer Hikers enjoy the scenic views along the bold Fairy Head 2 estimates and assume a leisurely pace in good conditions with brief Coast 44. 66301, -67.168193 coast. Whale watching is at its best. Birdwatching stops. Five campsites are located in this section of Cutler Coast. is excellent spring through fall. Wild blueberries Cutler Fairy Head 3 44. 663036, -67.171306 ripen in late July and early August. Coastal Trail to Overlook (2.8 miles down-&-back, allow 2 hours) A forested path through a cedar swamp and maritime spruce- C Long Point Autumn Bird and wildlife watching continues. o 44.670376, -67.158613 a fir forest to a promontory overlooking the ocean. This is the easiest s Wear blaze orange during hunting season. ta trail segment: the remainder of the Coastal Trail is moderately (1 mi) l T Snowshoers and cross-country skiers find beauty rail Winter difficult. and solitude on the trails and unplowed roads. 191 191 Black Point Brook Loop (6.65 miles roundtrip, allow 5-6 hours) (2.7 mi) Wooded trails and rocky cliff-side hiking lead to a small cobble at Black Point Cove (accessible via a log ladder). The return route, via the Miles 100 0 0.5 1 1.5 Visitor Rules Inland Trail, is somewhat rocky but over fairly gentle terrain. B r o o k Trails Please stay on trail at all times to protect fragile (1.4 mi) Fairy Head Loop Trail (10.35 miles roundtrip, allow 7-8 hours) e r o n l ecosystems. The hiking trails and campsites are Provides the most extensive shorefront hiking with 3.8 miles along the o rai c h T 100 all within an Ecological Reserve. S d ocean. At Fairy Head, the trail turns inland through open meadows n Bla la ck and forest, passing by a freshwater grass marsh and large beaver pond. In P Fires Open fires are prohibited; cook only on self- oin t B contained stoves. Cut no live vegetation. ro Inland Trail (5.2 miles, allow 4-5 hours) (0.8 mi) ok Black Cut Pets Pets in campsites must be leashed and attended; Is relatively easy travelling with an occasional rocky outcrop. The trail o Point outside of campsites, pets must be under control. travels through an open meadow and mature forest with extensive o o k Cove B r 100 n t Trash Carry out all trash. sections of bog bridging. o i Black Point P Campsite www.MaineTrailFinder.com k Cutler Coast Public Land Camping Only at the five designated sites. Each site is not 100 (2.5 mi) c a to exceed 6 campers. 100 l Forested Section (NW of Route 191) B Trails and Interest Points Limit of Campers may not exceed a 14-day stay in a The forested northern portion of the property offers 19.5 miles of Hiking trail (stay on trail)* Stay 45-day period shared-use roads and designated ATV trails, many of them maintained ATV trail Abandoned Bureau of Parks and Lands staff may take custody by the East Stream Trail Riders ATV Club. A portion of this system Long 100 Long Point Point Parking Property of any personal property left unattended for passes through the Ecological Reserve. Please remain on the trail to Campsite Cove more than 3 days (unless advance written protect the Reserve grasslands and fragile peatbog ecosystems. Toilets permission is given). ail 100 Tr Overlook Firearms Although hunting is allowed in season, do not Are 3-5 miles from the parking lot al Campsites ast discharge weapons within 300 feet of any picnic, within the Coastal Section of Cutler Coast. Coordinates are Fairy Head Co Tent site (1-6 people ea.) Campsites FH-1 camping, or parking area, marked hiking trail provided on the map. Sign-in at trailhead. (2.0 mi) FH-3 Transportation or other developed area. Hunting information: • 5 designated campsites (no other camping is allowed)* Rd e www.maine.gov/ifw/ v Major road, Highway • Check the logbook at the trailhead to see if sites are full. o Almore C ATVs Are permitted on the Cutler Coast Public Lands • No more than 6 people per campsite. Cove FH-2 Secondary road, Street that are north of Route 191 but may only go on • Campfires are prohibited. • Carry in food, water and camp stoves Gravel road roads and trails posted as open. Please respect Miles • Each campsite has a privy style toilet. Money 0 0.4 0.8 1.2 *All hiking trails and campsites the Ecoreserve; it protects fragile bogs and heaths Cove and other unique communities. are within the Ecological Reserve. * Please stay on trail and within designated campsites Contour interval: 20 ft in this unique Ecological Reserve.