It may well be our own 10-mile Bold Coast Trail in the Cutler Coast Management Unit of Maine's Public Reserve Lands system!

I made a weekend backpack trip of up there earlier this month and had a wonderful time. A great way to usher in the springtime.

Take a hike up there yourself and let me know what you think.

Here's a quick photo tour to get you going...

The Bold Coast trailhead is on Route 191 in Cutler, about 17 miles from East Machias and Route 1.

Walking through moist coastal forest enroute to the ocean.

Scrambling along steep cliff tops above the thundering ocean surf.

The trail leads around headlands of dark forest and grassy meadows.

Stopping to admire the killer view.

Where else can you backpack along the coast like this?

Colorful trash from the sea.

Buoy and seaweed.

Crossing grassy meadows back from the water aways.

A splash of color.

A sweet pocket beach.

Cozy tentsite in the trees just yards from the ocean.

Not much privacy here!

Hiking on the rocks toward Fairy Head.

Fairy Head with the Little River lighthouse in the distance.

A freshwater pond on the way out.

Bog bridges leading back to the car.

Helen's (in Machias) blueberry pie is said to be the best in the U.S.