Bog Brook Cove in Cutler and Trescott features gravel and cobble beaches, breathtaking views of the Bold Coast, a universally-accessible trail, and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities.

Throw on your backpack to explore Bog Brook Cove’s 5.5 miles of trails; there are options for hikers of all abilities! Follow the wide, gravel universally accessible path 0.2 miles to a rocky promontory and scenic views of Grand Manan Island. Capture dramatic shots of bold headlands, as well as colorful scenes of bluejoint meadows, coastal peatlands, and cedar and spruce-fir forests. Grab your binoculars for close-up views of warblers, sandpipers, bald eagles, and seabirds.

There are two main parking areas. The south lot, in Cutler, is located on ME-191. It is located 18.5 miles from the junction of US-1 and ME-191 in East Machias (5-6 miles from Cutler Village and 8.2 miles south of ME-189 in Lubec). Use this lot to access the Norse Pond Trail and to visit Bog Brook Cove Beach.

To reach the north lot in Trescott, turn onto Moose River Road, which is the only road with a small triangle of land in the middle of the turn (20 miles east of US-1 in East Machias and 6.7 miles south from ME-189 in Lubec). Continue 1.1 miles on the road. It begins as pavement but becomes a rough gravel road. Go straight at an intersection with Bog Brook Road, near the midway point. Moose River Road ends at the parking area. Use this lot to access the universally accessible trail, the beaches at Moose Cove, the Chimney Trail, and the Ridge Trail.

The Maine TrailFinder website has a description and map of a hike at Bog Brook Cove Preserve.