Christine’s guidebook
Outdoor bar
Lobster in the Rough
This is a fun outdoor bar about a ten minute drive from our house. They are not known for their food but they usually have pretty good bands.
The Rough Experience
An experience like no other...filled with unique character our venue consists of a huge yard featuring fire pits, bocce courts, horseshoes, corn hole as well as some of the best live music from Portland, Maine to Boston, Massachusetts. Sit back, relax and let our cocktail servers take your drink order while you indulge in a traditional lobster dinner. We're family friendly during the day and an adult playground at night. Wanna watch the game, we've got it covered with multiple tv's so you don't need to miss a thing!
Address
1000 US Route 1 York, Maine
207-363-1285
http://theroughyorkmaine.com
Open @ Noon Till Last Call 7 Day A Week!
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Lobster in The Rough
1000 1Lobster in the Rough
This is a fun outdoor bar about a ten minute drive from our house. They are not known for their food but they usually have pretty good bands.
The Rough Experience
An experience like no other...filled with unique character our venue consists of a huge yard featuring fire pits, bocce courts, horseshoes, corn hole as well as some of the best live music from Portland, Maine to Boston, Massachusetts. Sit back, relax and let our cocktail servers take your drink order while you indulge in a traditional lobster dinner. We're family friendly during the day and an adult playground at night. Wanna watch the game, we've got it covered with multiple tv's so you don't need to miss a thing!
Address
1000 US Route 1 York, Maine
207-363-1285
http://theroughyorkmaine.com
Open @ Noon Till Last Call 7 Day A Week!
Hiking
Hiking on Mount Agamenticus - 21 Mount A Rd, Cape Neddick, Maine
The Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region consists of more than 10,000 acres and is located within an additional 30,000 acre expanse of conservation land in southern Maine. This land is comprised of a rich and unique coastal forest that supports the highest diversity of animal and plant species in all of Maine. The mountain and the surrounding area provide residents with an ideal location for hiking, biking and sightseeing. While most of Southern Maine is heavily developed, this stretch of conservation land is a natural treasure that will be preserved for the enjoyment of generations to come.
Mount A’s trails are for hikers, bikers, and other seasonal activities such as snowshoeing. Select trails are open to equestrians and ATV riders. As you travel the trails, we hope you will discover why this place is special. To ensure long-term trail quality and to protect against erosion, trails are designated for specific uses. Trail signs, color blazes and the trail map tell which uses are permitted on each trail.
Trails At The Summit
The BIG A (universal access design)
Easy. 1 mile. 20 minutes.
Circles the summit area, through the shrublands and around the field.
Fisher Trail (hiking and biking)
Moderate. 0.2 mile. 10 minutes down/15 minutes up.
Many switchbacks; but no rocks.
Dense hemlock forest shades this trail behind the horse stable. Very few other plants grow under the dense shade of the hemlocks.
Blueberry Bluff (hiking)
Difficult. 0.3 mile. 10 minutes down/15 minutes up.
Steep, exposed bedrock; rocky sections.
Beautiful views to the south, including Pawtuckaway Mountain and the ocean. Scrub oak and blueberry hold on to this warm, exposed slope of thin soil.
Witch Hazel (hiking and biking)
Moderate. 0.1 mile. 5 minutes down/5 minutes up. Some rocks.
Look for the beautiful old hemlock and uncommon chestnut oak along the trail. At the top of the trail, witch hazel is a common tree with wavy-edged leaves and straggly autumn blossoms.
Sweet Fern (hiking and biking)
Difficult. 0.2 mile. 5 minutes down/10 minutes up.
Steep, exposed bedrock; slippery when wet (not recommended in rain).
This former ski run is being reclaimed by young, hardy plants including gray birch and the aromatic sweet fern.
Vulture’s View (hiking)
Difficult. 0.5 mile. 20 minutes down/30 minutes up.
Steep, exposed bedrock; slippery when wet (not recommended in rain).
Beautiful views to the northwest; sometimes you can see as far as Mount Washington, 90 miles away. Exposed granite is evidence of ancient geology and modern erosion.
Trails Near the Base
Ring Trail (hiking and biking)
Moderate-Difficult. 1.5 mile. 40 minutes. Western portion is a gradual ascent; a few rocky areas. Eastern portion is steep and rocky.
Follow the Ring Trail to climb half-way up the mountain. The Ring Trail crosses old ski runs of the Big A. You will walk through a variety of forest types including hemlock, white pine, beech and several oak species.
Goosefoot (hiking and biking)
Moderate-Difficult. 0.5 mile. 20 minutes. Some steep, exposed bedrock; some rocky areas.
A long, secluded walk to the base of the mountain. Goosefoot is a small tree, common along the trail’s edge, with leaves shaped like a goose’s foot. It is also known as striped maple because of the white stripes on the thin trunk.
Wintergreen Trail (hiking)
Moderate. 0.4 mile. 15 minutes down/20 minutes up.
Moderate slope with slight erosion. Hemlocks dominate the cooler, northwest facing slope that leads to Mountain Road. Wintergreen is a small, dark-leaved plant that is common on the forest floor. Look for its white flowers in the summer and red berries.
Hours of Operation-Open Year Round Dawn to Dusk
NOTICE: Weather conditions may cause temporary road closure
Learning Lodge:
Open Weekends 11am – 3pm from Memorial Day Weekend through Columbus Day
109 místní doporučují
Mount Agamenticus
Hiking on Mount Agamenticus - 21 Mount A Rd, Cape Neddick, Maine
The Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region consists of more than 10,000 acres and is located within an additional 30,000 acre expanse of conservation land in southern Maine. This land is comprised of a rich and unique coastal forest that supports the highest diversity of animal and plant species in all of Maine. The mountain and the surrounding area provide residents with an ideal location for hiking, biking and sightseeing. While most of Southern Maine is heavily developed, this stretch of conservation land is a natural treasure that will be preserved for the enjoyment of generations to come.
Mount A’s trails are for hikers, bikers, and other seasonal activities such as snowshoeing. Select trails are open to equestrians and ATV riders. As you travel the trails, we hope you will discover why this place is special. To ensure long-term trail quality and to protect against erosion, trails are designated for specific uses. Trail signs, color blazes and the trail map tell which uses are permitted on each trail.
Trails At The Summit
The BIG A (universal access design)
Easy. 1 mile. 20 minutes.
Circles the summit area, through the shrublands and around the field.
Fisher Trail (hiking and biking)
Moderate. 0.2 mile. 10 minutes down/15 minutes up.
Many switchbacks; but no rocks.
Dense hemlock forest shades this trail behind the horse stable. Very few other plants grow under the dense shade of the hemlocks.
Blueberry Bluff (hiking)
Difficult. 0.3 mile. 10 minutes down/15 minutes up.
Steep, exposed bedrock; rocky sections.
Beautiful views to the south, including Pawtuckaway Mountain and the ocean. Scrub oak and blueberry hold on to this warm, exposed slope of thin soil.
Witch Hazel (hiking and biking)
Moderate. 0.1 mile. 5 minutes down/5 minutes up. Some rocks.
Look for the beautiful old hemlock and uncommon chestnut oak along the trail. At the top of the trail, witch hazel is a common tree with wavy-edged leaves and straggly autumn blossoms.
Sweet Fern (hiking and biking)
Difficult. 0.2 mile. 5 minutes down/10 minutes up.
Steep, exposed bedrock; slippery when wet (not recommended in rain).
This former ski run is being reclaimed by young, hardy plants including gray birch and the aromatic sweet fern.
Vulture’s View (hiking)
Difficult. 0.5 mile. 20 minutes down/30 minutes up.
Steep, exposed bedrock; slippery when wet (not recommended in rain).
Beautiful views to the northwest; sometimes you can see as far as Mount Washington, 90 miles away. Exposed granite is evidence of ancient geology and modern erosion.
Trails Near the Base
Ring Trail (hiking and biking)
Moderate-Difficult. 1.5 mile. 40 minutes. Western portion is a gradual ascent; a few rocky areas. Eastern portion is steep and rocky.
Follow the Ring Trail to climb half-way up the mountain. The Ring Trail crosses old ski runs of the Big A. You will walk through a variety of forest types including hemlock, white pine, beech and several oak species.
Goosefoot (hiking and biking)
Moderate-Difficult. 0.5 mile. 20 minutes. Some steep, exposed bedrock; some rocky areas.
A long, secluded walk to the base of the mountain. Goosefoot is a small tree, common along the trail’s edge, with leaves shaped like a goose’s foot. It is also known as striped maple because of the white stripes on the thin trunk.
Wintergreen Trail (hiking)
Moderate. 0.4 mile. 15 minutes down/20 minutes up.
Moderate slope with slight erosion. Hemlocks dominate the cooler, northwest facing slope that leads to Mountain Road. Wintergreen is a small, dark-leaved plant that is common on the forest floor. Look for its white flowers in the summer and red berries.
Hours of Operation-Open Year Round Dawn to Dusk
NOTICE: Weather conditions may cause temporary road closure
Learning Lodge:
Open Weekends 11am – 3pm from Memorial Day Weekend through Columbus Day
Food scene
Angelina's
655 Main StOur favorite Italian restaurant!
Frankie & Johnny's
1594 US-1Great restaurant. Cash only and BYOB
Sightseeing
Beautiful paved walk along the rocky coast. It ends in Perkins Cove which is a cute shopping spot.
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Marginal Way
Marginal WayBeautiful paved walk along the rocky coast. It ends in Perkins Cove which is a cute shopping spot.