/outing-club Thu, 23 Mar 2017 22:12:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 /wp-content/themes/b/bates-framework/styles/images/bates-favicon.png /outing-club 32 32 /outing-club/2017/03/17/sand-beach/ Fri, 17 Mar 2017 15:31:04 +0000 /outing-club/?p=1275 Description

Sand Beach is one of the iconic landmarks located in Acadia National Park. This sandy beach is tucked away in a small cove with views of otter cliffs and hiking opportunities. Chill on the beach or follow the Great Head Trail around the point. There is surfing here, but it is not allowed during the summer and early fall. The beach gets packed during the summer months. From ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, Acadia is best enjoyed as an overnight trip since it takes about three hours to get there. There is reasonably priced camping at Blackwoods which is car camping located in the park (see Additional Notes below)

Directions

Park in the lot marked for Sand Beach on the left side of the Park Loop Rd. right after passing the park gate. From here, walk down to the beach. The Great Head Trail can be found on the far end of the beach, and heads out right to the point of the cove.

Location:

Sand Beach, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

44.329727°N, 68.183727°W

Additional Notes

A great stop that is often linked with a hike up the Beehive. Consider spending the night at Blackwoods campground.

See also: The BeehiveÌý²¹²Ô»åÌý

]]> /outing-club/2017/03/10/higgins-beach/ Fri, 10 Mar 2017 13:56:37 +0000 /outing-club/?p=1256 Description

Higgins beach is located just south of Portland in Scarborough. The beach itself is great for chillin and taking in the sun during fall or short term. Higgins is also one of the most popular surf spots in southern Maine. The beach faces southeast and has an awesome break. A super easy trip to do during the week before or after class. Also probably the closest beach to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.

Directions

Park at the lot off of Ocean Avenue and walk down to the beach from there. The lot has a bathroom and showers which are open year round. There is a fee to park in the summer.

Location:

98 Pearl St Exd, Scarborough, ME 04074

43.562848°±·,Ìý70.28132°°Â

Additional Notes

Higgins gets crazy busy when the surf is good so be prepared.

See also: Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌý

]]> /outing-club/2017/03/09/popham-beach-state-park/ Fri, 10 Mar 2017 01:56:45 +0000 /outing-club/?p=1251 Description

Popham is an incredible  beach and home to the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Outing Club annual fall clam bake. At low tide, several islands become reachable from the main land and are easy to explore. For all you surfers the best break faces West. A super easy trip that can be done in an afternoon.

Directions

Very easy to get to from ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½. Park in the large parking lot after the state park gate and explore the beach!

Location:

10 Perkins Farm Ln, Phippsburg, ME 04562

43.737171°±·,Ìý69.796925°°Â

Additional Notes

The fee for out of state residents (Based on drivers license) is $8/person. The outing club has vehicle park passes which allow you to get an entire car in for free. Come grab one!

See also:

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