Maine – Down East Sunshine Trail

Cherryville, Maine

June 27, 2021

We didn’t suffer enough yesterday so we got back on the Down East Sunshine Trail again today. However the trail in the area near Cherryville was a bit friendlier to us. Our Salsa gravel bikes didn’t seem to notice the difference they just kept grinding.

Cherryville is the self proclaimed “Wild Blueberry Capitol of the World”. They say the fog and sandy soil is perfect for growing blueberries.

The trail wasn’t as scenic as yesterday but was pleasant riding through pine forests.

We crossed the Narragusgus River not too far out of Cherryville. It was the color of rusted iron.
Narragusgus River
Wetland area – still many wild flowers in bloom.
Wetlands

We are both worn out so decided to take a couple days to rest before we finish our Maine miles. We are spending a couple nights at Sunset Point Campground in Harrington, ME. It is a gorgeous place right on the water.

View from our campsite at Sunset Point.
Beautiful sunset from campground