Great Cranberry Island Stroll, Cranberry Isles **TRIP CANCELLED**

1Trip Cancelled due to poor weather.

Field Trip Description

Great Cranberry is a wonderful island fortified with magnificent views and a picturesque village. Our walk will allow us to explore 64 acres of conserved land and the trail that winds through forests and bog-bridged wetlands to an undeveloped cove with gravel beaches and rocky headlands. Plus, there will be time afterwards for exploring the village, including its popular historical museum.

Directions & Where to Meet

Travel to Great Cranberry Island by personal boat or take Beal and Bunker Ferry from Northeast Harbor Marina on Mount Desert Island, leaving @ 12 noon. Return trip times - 3:15, 5:15, and 6:45. We will meet at Cranberry House and Historical Museum at 1 pm. The museum is approximately ½ mile south of the town dock on the main road.

What to Bring & What to Expect

Participants should bring good walking shoes (not sandals), extra layers of clothing (examples: wind breaker, rain jacket, fleece), water, food, sun screen, insect repellent, and a hat. In addition, you are encouraged to bring a camera, binoculars, and field guides. Participants should expect easy to moderately difficult trails that will include bog bridges, uneven footing, and rough terrain.

More Information

If you have additional questions, please call Peg Adams, Stewardship Assistant, Monday through Friday at 207-729-7366, ext. 117. For last minute cancellation information call 1-207-798-5590, ext 201.

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