A Day on Monhegan Island
Join us for a day of exploring the magic of Monhegan Island! Rising dramatically out of the sea roughly 12 miles from the mainland, Monhegan has captured the imaginations of visitors for more than 400 years. Its small and hardy year-round population is complemented by countless artists who make the island among the most celebrated art colonies in America. We’ll arrive in New Harbor by van, and jump the 9:00 a.m. ferry for the hour-long trip to the island. From there, we’ll have five hours to take in the sights - from serene trails through the Cathedral Woods to the stunning lighthouse atop the highest point to the breathtaking cliffs overlooking the wild Atlantic Ocean. Lunch can be found at a number of tasty and tasteful establishments in the village. The ferry will return us to the mainland in the afternoon, and we’ll be back to Freeport by roughly 6:00 p.m. Fee includes van transportation to and from Freeport, and ferry ticket to and from Monhegan. Lunch is not included in the cost of the trip.
- Unless otherwise noted, local trips will depart from Freeport Middle School (19 Kendall Lane) promptly at the start time published in the program description.
- Local trips are limited to 14 participants. Transportation is provided in our eight-passenger Ford Transit vans.
- All trips are designed for active individuals who are comfortable walking across uneven terrain, including docks. Please consider bringing extra layers for changing weather, comfortable walking shoes, rain gear (if weather dictates), sunscreen, bug spray, water & snacks, and motion sickness medication (if needed).
- Registration fees cover all costs inherent to the trips unless otherwise stated in the description.