Back Shore
A 1.5-mile section of Peaks Island's loop road which offers sweeping ocean views.
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Back Shore Details
A 1.5-mile section of the Peaks Island's loop road which offers sweeping ocean views and serves as an excellent place to stop and relax, and enjoy a picnic or some rock exploration. The land publically accessible and is owned by the City of Portland.
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Peaks Island Loop
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Engineer's/Government Pier
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Dinghy Beach
A small pebble and sand beach which is good for hand-carry launches of kayaks.
