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Beech Cliff Loop

Southwest Harbor, ME
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Type: Hiking Trails
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- 10 Dec 2012
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Ellsworth, Maine
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31 reviews 31 reviews
17 attraction reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

Bring your camera and binoculars. Don't be in a hurry. Take your time and enjoy the beautiful views. Pull over to let traffic pass you.

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ny
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128 reviews 128 reviews
41 attraction reviews
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

Easy trail up to the fire tower. Great views from the top and as you go up. Be careful as you chose your trail going back down. I took a wrong turn and ended up going down a longer, steeper trail that arrived at the same parking lot. No worries.

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Kiawah Island, South Carolina
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38 reviews 38 reviews
7 attraction reviews
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2012

Found this hiking spot on Trip Advisor and decided to check it out. Started on Beech Cliff Trail from the parking lot and that was NOT easy but we made it through. I had reconstructive ankle surgery but was able to manage the ladders and steps. Views were okay but once you get to the Beech Cliffs Loop it was... More

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Windsor Locks, CT
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39 reviews 39 reviews
8 attraction reviews
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

This is an easy/moderate hike that won't take more than 45 min round-trip (it took us 30 min total) and you will be rewarded with great views.

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51 reviews 51 reviews
11 attraction reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012

The views at the top are fabulous. We hike up the Beech Cliff trail which is also fun. It has a ladder but it's not too challenging for most. You can also drive to the top and do an easy walk around the loop and still enjoy all the great views.

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Roswell
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19 reviews 19 reviews
8 attraction reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012

Ladders were a bit daunting, but we did it and loved it. The book said it was easy, but I would say moderately difficult. We did come down on the easier trail.

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Lake Tranquility
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47 reviews 47 reviews
27 attraction reviews
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2012

Beech Cliff Loop is an easy trail overlooking Echo Lake. It is a great place for an end of the day easy hike.

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Montichiari, Italy
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52 reviews 52 reviews
14 attraction reviews
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012

We followed the Canada Cliff trail which is attached to the Beech Cliff Loop. In some of our trail books, it was considered strenuous, which I think is partly true. Most of the walk consists of walking on tree roots and there are many times when you have to hoist yourself onto rocks. This is not a trail for young... More

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Boston, MA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Well worth the time and the effort for families, though not with young children.

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Sarasota, Florida
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54 reviews 54 reviews
24 attraction reviews
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

Lovely drive in the woods. Hiking available in places.

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