The beach at the end of the trail
A view of the ocean and marshes from the summit
Yesterday I went on a little hiking adventure to Morse Mountain in Phippsburg, Maine, not far from where I live. I have always enjoyed hiking, trying to pack as many hikes in as I can into our short summers, and I really enjoyed this hike especially because it leads down to the ocean, which I LOVE. This very small mountain is part of a nature conservation area run by Bates College, but they are nice enough to share it with nature loving visitors. The trail is a 2 mile road leading over a beautiful marsh, through the woods filled with happily chirping birds, up the mountain and back down the other side on to a very secluded and peaceful beach. A really nice place to walk, and I love that the beach is so quiet. My favorite beach, which is literally down the beach from this place is always so overcrowded, so this could be a nice alternative for a refreshing swim after an enjoyable hike.
6 comments:
I've always wanted to go to Maine. Very pretty! You're so lucky to have such beautiful places to hike so close to home.
Gorgeous photos...I'll be its lovely there.
Beautiful photos! I especially like the second - reminds me of the salt marshes in back of my cousins' house. =) Makes me want to get off my computer and go explore Acadia or the Camden hills!
Beautiful photos! I visited Maine several years ago for a very quick trip and I loved it and have always wanted to go back.
oh this is FABULOUS! I love the sea, and walking.
I LOVE Maine...my family vacationed there last year...it's incredible...these photos make me want to go back right now! A quiet beach?? Sounds like heaven to me...thank you so much for sharing!
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