Fairy Head Coastal Loop Trail

Best Time to Visit: The best time to hike is from late spring to early fall. The trail doesn’t get crowded, so any time of day is reasonable to visit.

Season/Hours of Operation: Open year-round.

Parking: There is a 20-car parking lot on Route 191. Look for the Main Public Land sign at the trailhead.

Trails:

• Fairy Head Loop: This 10.3-mile loop is considered challenging. The loop is quite rugged and backwoods. Hikers will traverse both coastal and inland trails with amazing views along the route. Terrain includes rocky scrambles, dense forest, steep inclines, seasonal mud, marshy spots, wooden bridges, and downed trees.

Fairy Head Trail Highlights:

• There is a beaver pond along the inland trail.
• Be sure to stop and take in the views at the ocean cliffs, which offer scenic Atlantic Ocean views.

Fairy Head Geographical Overview: