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Bailey Island Beaches
There are three Beaches. One is called Cedar Beach and it is about a 15 to 20 minute walk from the house. It is a beautiful private sandy beach that the public is allowed to use. You do need to walk through a very nice mans yard (you will see signs giving permission with the understanding that you respect their private property). You cannot drive right to the beach. At low tide, the beach is fairly big (by Bailey Island standards)....and at high tide a bit smaller. It is very secluded and a great beach for quiet family enjoyment. We ask you to be a good neighbor and respect the privacy of these generous property owners. There is an area near by that offers limited parking on the road before the Cedar Beach Road.
For more information on public use of private land please visit:
http://www.maine.gov/lor/accessing_land.htm
An other beach is called Mackerel Cove. You can drive to it, and there is a public boat launch there. This cove is a working cove, filled with boats. This cove is not as sandy as Cedar Beach and water shoes are recommended. This is a public Beach and there is some parking.
Also right near the house is the beach at Garrison Cove. You can walk to this beach across the road from the house. This is also a working cove so you will find many boats and there is a public boat launch as well. Water shoes would also be recommended.
As far as swimming goes on Bailey Island remember the water is chilly.
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Giant Stairs, Bailey Island
This 1/4-mile shore walk features open views of the Atlantic Ocean, crashing surf on rocky cliffs (when waves are high) and the noted ‘Giant Stairs’ formed by differential erosion of an intrusive volcanic dike.
This trail is located near private property. Please respect the adjacent landowners’ privacy and stay along the shore.
Directions: Approximately 1.5 miles south of the Cribstone bridge (just after seeing Mackerel Cove on the right), turn left on Washington Street. Park at the Episcopal chapel (when there are not services) or carefully along the street so as to not block traffic. Signs are posted at either end of the trail indicating access points.
For other Harpswell Trails Visit http://www.harpswell.maine.gov
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