The West Quoddy Lighthouse is the eastern most point in the contiguous U.S. and this lighthouse is a sight to behold! I visited in January 2026 right after a snow storm and it was frigidly cold, but gorgeous. The vast sea is almost ominous and the views from this spot are just surreal. The drive up can be a bit treacherous in inclement weather, but it is doable and so worth it. Park and walk down to check it all out at your leisure. I imagine this spot is beautiful to visit in any season and there are hiking trails right by the parking area. read more

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West Quoddy Head Light, located in Lubec, Maine, is a stunning historical lighthouse known for its iconic red-and-white striped tower. Situated within Quoddy Head State Park, the site offers spectacular ocean views and diverse hiking trails. The high trails are a wonderful experience, winding around the coastal edges and offering breathtaking vistas. While the lighthouse itself isn't open to the public, the adjacent Visitor Center and Museum provide a rich insight into its maritime history. Visitors often praise the area's natural beauty, excellent birdwatching opportunities, and peaceful atmosphere. We enjoyed visiting this lighthouse with family--the views are amazing, and it's cool to be able to see Canada from Maine. It's a must-see spot for nature lovers and history buffs alike. read more

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If I were to say the one lighthouse you should see in the state of Maine I would say this one! It may not be the iconic one or the one most people think about, but due to its location and the amazing sunrise we got to witness it, this is the one! My wife and I visited here early October on our little after wedding trip through the route 1 trip of our beautiful state of Maine. We braved the cold and windy ocean breeze to witness the beautiful sunrise. Which fun fact since this is the most eastern point in the US during parts of the year (including when we were here) this is the first place in the USA to see sunrise. Words don't honestly do the sunrise enough justice so hopefully my photos can describe it better! Add this place to your bucket list and try your best to make it for a sunrise. Lubec and this lighthouse/area in general is such a special place that gives you a true taste of Maine! Get breathtaking views of the ocean and see Canada of in the distance and you can also say you have visited the eastern-most point of the USA! read more

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We've visited ourselves, as well as brought family to Lubec a number of times, and a stop to check-out the lighthouse at Quoddy Head State Park is always a must! I will have to say that every time we've visited, it's never been open. That said, just being in the easternmost point in the Continental USA is a pretty cool thing to say! :D (Been to South Point [Ka Lae] on the Big Island, which is the southernmost point is the USA; as well as Key West's southernmost point in the Continental USA. Highly doubt I'll make the other compass points!) Anyway, it's a beautiful lighthouse -- yet another beautiful Maine lighthouse!! -- and its location at the start of the Bay of Fundy is magical! We will, no doubt, be making a visit once again in the near future...! read more

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This was on our Lighthouse list To visit. This is a wonderful site And very well kept. I bought a Souvenir Tee Shirt. On this morning there was a wedding. Very romantic. Then a rider rides up and has just completed a 5200 mile ride from Portland , Oregon. 120 Days. His wife followed him into Maine for the last 7 days. Average, 50 miles per day. They had Champagne ready for him. A lot of us clapped when we found out. He was a bit shy. He did not ride back. LOL. This spot is the most eastern point of land in the USA. A Special Morning.... read more

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For a few minutes, I was the eastern most person in all of the United States. Yes, the West Quoddy Head Light is more east than anywhere else. It's also the closest to the continent of Africa than any other point in the United States including the North Carolina barrier islands and anywhere in Florida. Go check. I'll wait. The current distinctive lighthouse with its red and white stripes was built in 1858. It remains an active aid to navigation today. From here, it guides ships into the Quoddy Narrows, the body of water that separates the Maine from Canada. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The tower is 49 feet tall and has a range of 18 nautical miles with its 35000 candela lense. It's quite far from just about everything else and during the offseason, you will not find restaurants or gift shops or other shopping in nearby Lubec. Which is fine - we drove here, saw the lighthouse, took our pictures, and headed back downeast again. [Review 14864 overall, 366 of 2021, number 48 in Maine.] read more

Quoddy Head State Park - Quoddy Head Light, Lubec ME - Hiking Near Me - Lubec, Maine

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This is absolutely one of the best things to do in all of Maine outside of the obvious visit to Acadia. The waves aren't quite as majestic as Nubble Point, another must-see destination in the state. But the steep cliffs here are intriguing, the lighthouse is quintessential Maine, and to claim you're the easternmost person (by direction) in the entire United States for one moment is kind of exhilarating, at least if you appreciate geography as much as I do! Since you cannot walk on the rocks below without risking death, many tourists will cram themselves into the northeastern corner of the fence line to be the farthest east in the country. You'll see the worn grass as an indicator of how popular this experience is. However, that will only put you at 66.950189 west longitude. MAJOR TIP: If you take the Coast Guard Trail, walk for a few minutes and look for the unofficial side trail with a warning sign about the steep cliffs ahead. This worn path, often muddy, will take you to the edge of the cliff that is 7.5 feet farther east than that fence line where all the tourists are standing (66.950160 west longitude). That's probably about as far east as one can safely walk in America, but be careful at the edge. There are no railings or safety features whatsoever. read more

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For one of the most beautiful hikes in the State of Maine, skip the crowds at Cutler Coast & come here. Well maintained trails, breathtaking scenery and less congestion equals a perfect day. read more

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Cool place to stop in Lubec. Nice views. I went and the actual lighthouse was closed due to COVID. Would've been cool to go in there (assuming you can). It's nice to walk down to the beach area and listen to the waves and boats passing by. read more

Quoddy Head State Park - Hiking Near Me - Lubec, Maine

I have visited Quoddy Head several times since childhood and have been fortune to bring my family there on a few occasions. Quoddy Head is the eastern most point in the United States. Here you can visit a light house and enjoy some hiking paths along the ocean and through a bog. The trails have some uphill sections of them and can be very muddy so please wear appropriate food wear. My favorite part is the walk out to Green Point as I love the views along the ocean. read more

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We did a lot of hiking and exploring and we always make a stop here. Beautiful views and a perfect modest hike. Definitely make it a stop. read more

Quoddy Head State Park - Down the path from lighthouse - Hiking Near Me - Lubec, Maine

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Words can say enough about the beauty of this area. If you are in the area you definitely have to hike the coastal trail, the views are breathtaking. Don't let this slip by if your in the Lubec Maine area. read more

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I have been here several times over the past twenty years and still enjoy coming. It advertises itself as the most eastern point in the United States. Small park, lighthouse, hiking trails, historical exhibit, gift shop, and a kitch-y photo op are all part of the visit here, not to mention the beautiful view of the channel, Grand Manan Island, and Campobello Island. Definitely worth the detour but check the weather because the view suffers in the presence of the Maine fog. read more

Saw blue fin whales and braved the jaunt out to the lighthouse at low tide. Very special experiences! So many special vistas and trails. Five days too short a stay. Have made reservations for next year. read more

Beautiful spot for some short (.75 to 4 miles), forest or wetland trails with views of the coast. My husband and I hiked at the park twice during our stay and only saw two other people. The Inland Trail through the conifer forest was damp, cool, and surprisingly, not very buggy despite all the recent rain. Maybe the nearby sea breeze had something to do with that. The Inland Trail led to the Bog Trail, which had a raised boardwalk through the Peat Bog. We took the Coastal Trail to the High Ledge and Green Point and walked out onto the rocks to see all the cairn. From the rocks we could see the lobster boats out on the water and could see several islands offshore. The Coastal Trail had beautiful ocean views. Some spots were somewhat steep and rocky, but definitely worth the effort. Definitely worth the $3 entrance fee, which by the way is on the honor system. read more

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Absolute gorgeous and must do if you are in the area. This is the most Eastern point in the US and a great 'check the box' of nerdy geographic points that I accomplished. This is a state park, so as with any other state park in the US, bathrooms are very basic. The highlight here is the lighthouse, view and the geographic marker. Leave a few dollars in the collection container, as all proceeds go to the site. There are plenty of trials to explore and only wish I had time to do so. read more

Quoddy Head is a must stop if you're this far north. West Quoddy Head is one of Maine's most iconic lighthouses (They're really big on the "most Eastern" distinction around here, and this is Maine's easternmost lighthouse, in addition to being one of the prettiest.) The visitors' center closes super early, and please note that this park charge $3/4 person for usage. If you have time, I highly recommend taking the short hike to the bog trail(moderately easy, and about a mile roundtrip). We only had time for a short hike since sunset was rapidly approaching, and this was one of the highlights of the trip! One of the more unique environments for hiking, the bog it's full of unique plantlife (red pitcher plants! baked appleberry) and the view of the open bog from the raised platform loop is stunning. While we didn't get lost, the trails could have been marked a little bit better. read more

Quoddy Head State Park - Do the bog trail! Pitcher plants - Hiking Near Me - Lubec, Maine

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Of course, this is a must see when visiting Lubec!! You can learn about the history of the light keepers and the actual light house. Plus, the view from there is great!! Visiting the Bog area was cool and the various hikes had beautiful views! read more

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This is a great place for hiking and exploring nature. Well maintained trails and stop to see the iconic candy striped lighthouse!

Dog-friendly! Whales! Porpoises! Dolphins! Seals! We went to hike the park, which has great trails --- and ended up staying for hours watching the wildlife. Also, oddly, best smelling chemical toilet ever because some thoughtful soul planted lavender all around it. read more

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We went to Quoddy Head State Park in August 2013. Having done most of the tails (the longer of the section including the inland, bog and ocean trails) we saw pretty much all the park had to offer. There is ample parking for the popularity of the park. There were about a dozen other vehicles from all over the states when we arrived. You are greeted by a nice section of grassy lawn containing picnic tables and places to use their outdoor fire pits whether you're looking to cook up some camp food or have some s'mores. It was misty for most of our walk, although to be fair, the last few days in Maine itself was a wet experience. This being said the trails were VERY muddy. Under usual circumstances I would have turned around and went home, but when you're on vacation and you need to take the dog for a walk before the 8 hour drive home that day, you do what you must. If you look past all the mud the rain caused the trails are very nice. Not too narrow and pretty easy to follow (although we did loose the trail at one point during the hike). I would say this is a moderate hike, as there are definite steep sections along the coastline/ocean section of the hike. In sections of the trail they have built in steps to assist your climb or decent, and in some areas that flood a lot, they have wide planks laid down to make sure your feet stay dry. If you don't feel like going for a hike, its only a short walk to the light house and the plaque the states that you are in the easternmost point in the continental USA, which I think makes it worth the trip alone. I didn't go in the lighthouse, but I am fairly sure they had restroom facilities inside. I would recommend this park. If the trails weren't so muddy, and the fog wasn't so thick I would rate this park higher, as it does boast some good views, but I just can't justify higher than "OK" based on my visit. read more

I've hiked Quoddy Head State park a couple of times this year. The park's great because you have the option to explore the cool, dim forest or the beautiful coast... or both! There's even a nice wood staircase (closer to the larger parking area with picnic tables) that enables park-goers to go out on the beach, so they can see a different side of the lighthouse and various marine life. Here's to more refreshing, easy day hikes at Quoddy Head State Park! read more

We went there about 2 weeks ago, and I'd definitely go back. It's beautiful, there's a few trails to walk/hike, and it's the eastern most point in the US. read more

Outstanding hiking on the very scenic and somewhat challenging Coastal Trail. Really wonderful. It loops into the inland trail for a less strenuous and slippery return. Though the coast guard trail is easy and short, it's worth exploring. read more

A beautiful classic lighthouse perched on a point at the easternmost spot in the USA. Yup as for east as America gets. The lighthouse with its red and white stripes seems very reminiscent of the American flag. There are also several trails and a small but nice museum. From the Coast Guard observation deck on one of the trails we caught a very brief glimpse of a harbor seal. It's totally worth the drive, just keep heading east. read more

Beautiful views, great trails...must see! The museum is small but quaint. Great place for postcard-like pictures. read more

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Pros: Multiple trails. Coastal Trail has spectacular views of the ocean and cliffs. Additionally, it has the best vantage point for spotting whales from land. Lastly, thunder holes can be observed at Green Point 90 min after low water. Bog Trail leads to an educational walk of the West Quoddy Head Bog. Inland Trail goes through conifer woods filled with a variety of moses & lichen. The Coast Guard Trail offers views of Quoddy Narrows. Waterfront picnic areas. West Quoddy Head Light Museum. Cons: Trail heads are marked, but the trails aren't marked. read more

You cannot give this place less that 5 stars. It is amazing!!! We spent a very short visit in April 2016. I will go back and spend more than 12 hours!! We drove 10 hours to get here and we were not disappointed. I do suggest a couple of days to visit all the sights in town. But the quoddy light house is beautiful. We met a great warden who told us about the area. read more