Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery
Craig Pond–Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery Beach, 3 beaches
1.3 mi · ▲ 53 ft · 28 min
Craig Pond–Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery Beach, 3 beaches is a 1.3-mile out-and-back in Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery near East Orland, ME. The route passes Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery Beach, Craig Pond and Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery Beach. It is mostly level, with 53 ft of elevation gain. It scores 70/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Craig Pond–Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery Beach, 3 beaches
1.3 mi · ▲ 53 ft · 28 min
Elevation 197–245 ft
Out & Back · Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery
Trailhead: Highland Trail · 44.58840, -68.68110
Weather Sep 4: Fog, high 77°F / low 61° · precip 14% · wind 4 mph · sunrise 6:02 AM · sunset 7:08 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Highland Trail, heading N.
- 50 ftPass Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery Beach.
- 50 ftTurn left onto Pond Trail, heading NW.
- 100 ftTurn right, heading N.
- 50 ftBear right onto Nature Return Trail, heading NE.
- 50 ftContinue straight onto Highland Trail, heading NE.
- 50 ftBear right onto Snowmobile Trail #2 Bucksport, heading E.
- 0.1 miBear left onto Highland Trail, heading SE.
- 50 ftPass Craig Pond.
- 50 ftPass Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery Beach.
- 0.4 miReach Craig Pond, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.4 miBear right onto Snowmobile Trail #2 Bucksport, heading NW.
- 0.1 miBear left onto Highland Trail, heading S.
- 50 ftContinue straight onto Nature Return Trail, heading S.
- 50 ftBear left, heading S.
- 50 ftTurn left onto Pond Trail, heading SW.
- 50 ftTurn right onto Highland Trail, heading SW.
- 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.1 mi in (~4 min). Leave by 6:44 PM for the 7:08 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 11 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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