Quoddy Head State Park
Quoddy Head State Park earns the title of the easternmost lighthouse, and of also being the closest point in the United States to the African continent.
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Quoddy Head State Park Details
Quoddy Head State Park earns the title of the easternmost lighthouse, and of also being the closest point in the United States to the African continent. Though the lighthouse is closed to the public, the grounds are available for visitors to explore, as well as 541 acres and 5 miles of hiking trails. Historically, this structure is a statement as it is still using a traditional Fresnel lens, and it is also painted an iconic white and red, making it stand out on the rocky shoreline. It may further be of interest to some to note that this is the first place on the coast during the equinox (March 7 to March 24 and September 19 to October 6) that visitors can view the sunrise. Facilities: Picnic Area, Parking, Restrooms
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0.5 mi away
Gullivers's Hole
The name Quoddy Head comes from the Passamaquoddy Tribe and refers to a "fertile and beautiful place." The magical feel here is immediately noticed too once visitors set foot in the lush forests with moss flooring, formed ages ago of black volcanic rock. The cliffs along the park shore are popular for sightseeing, hiking, breathing in the fresh ocean air, and visiting Gulliver's Hole. Referring to a chasm in the towering shore walls eroded over time to form black coastal cliffs, the location is infamous amongst photographers.
0.7 mi away
West Quoddy Head Light
Sitting on the furthest point east on the continental U.S., the West Quoddy Head Light is an iconic landmark of a dangerous coast.
1.4 mi away
Cobscook Bay WIldlife Management Area: South Lubec Sand Bar Unit
Facilities: Parking
