Mount Agamenticus, Spring Time!

Vantage Point: a position or place that allows one a wide or favourable overall view of a scene or situation. 
                                     -World English Dictionary

I'm on Ogunquit beach at least once a day. I enjoy running, and wandering along the wide open sand stretches. However, sometimes I do like to see the world from a different vantage point. So today I went up to Mount Agamenticus.

Mt Agamenticus is located in the nearby town of York. It's an easy 10 minute drive, or a great bicycle trip from the B&B. This "mountain" is small compared to other Mountains, but is a jewel on the southern Maine coast. The former Ski lodge is now an enviornmental reserve with over 10,000 acres of land which is one of the largest undeveloped coastal forests in New England.

There are over 40 miles of trails for hiking, mt biking, bird watching,  and exploring. The views are amazing. Today was clear and we could see the New Hampshire's White mountains, Boon Island Lighthouse, and other mountains in the distance.

The mount is know for its shallow bedrock, and steep drops on the north side. 

Unique rock formations are abundant throughout the area. A perfect place to relax!

The Details:
Mountain Road
York, ME
From Ogunquit Beach Inn, go south on Route One for for 3.4 miles Take a right on to Mountain Road and proceed for 4 miles. The entrance is on your right. Access road is paved and weaves up the mountain.
Admission is free. Open from sunrise to dusk. Use at your own risk. Great place to picnic and hike. There is an old ski lodge which is now an educational center. Great views from the deck of the lodge.
http://www.agamenticus.org/
Helpful Tips:
Carry in/carry out. Where good footwear, rocks are slippery and there is a lot of moss. Mt A is a great place for bird watching, and many hawkes are seen at the summit. There are viewing stations, and picnic tables at the summit.

Marginal Way.....

The Marginal Way is an attraction in Ogunquit. Its one of the most beautiful walks in Maine, and a must see while you are in Ogunquit.



The Marginal Way starts on Shore Road ( about a three minute walk from the Inn ). Its an old Indian tail that meanders along the rocky coast of Ogunquit.

From the start of Marginal Way you can see the dramatic coast line of Ogunquit Beach. Ogunquit Beach is unique because of the soft white sands and the dramatic tides. The beach is actually a barrier island. The contrast of the Carribean like beach and rocky coast is awesome!

Marginal Way showcases the rocky coastline of Maine. Jagged cliffs reach out into the Atlantic, where waves crash against the majestic rocks.




Along the path, there is native Scrub Pine, Beach Roses and Cedar trees. In the summer the path has a pungent scent of Honeyscukle.






The cliffs were formed by glaciers from the last ice age.







The walk is one mile and a quarter long and leads to Perkins Cove. Sometimes after I run on the beach, I will do and extra "Marginal Way Loop" to my running route, especially if its early.








Hikers, birdwatchers, runners, and lovers all enjoy the Marginal Way. There are small tide pools, little beaches, and benches along the path to enjoy.



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