Want to Visit Maine’s Monhegan Island? Here’s Your Guide

Monhegan Island sits roughly 10 miles off the coast of Maine and is home to just under 70 full-time residents, a number that hasn’t grown in years. With no roads or bridges connecting the Island to the mainland, the only access is by boat. The car-free island is only one square mile in size with no established roads, but there’s a small community with some places to eat and stay, and it’s packed with 12 miles of rocky coastal hiking trails.

The island’s impressive trails meander throughout the island and encompass the beauty of the landscape, which has long drawn artists and nature lovers from around the world. Artists like Edward Hopper, Rockwell Kent, and Andrew Wyeth have all stepped foot on the island and been inspired by its scenery—and are alone worth a visit.

Read on for further look into our recent late summer trip to Monhegan Island, or scroll on further down to dive into our well earned guide for visiting Monhegan Island—including how to get there, where to stay, and what to do—to make sure you make the most of your own trip.

Monhegan Island Trip Report

This was only my second visit to Maine, the first being to the mountainous western part of the state. This time around, we opted for a more traditional coastal getaway to ease the soul. Our journey started on the mainland in a small town located in the Mid-Coast Maine region called Edgecomb, where we rented a cabin that sits along the Sheepscot River. The cabin offered easy access to any of the three ferries that go to Monhegan Island.On the second morning of the trip, with our provisions packed and film cameras loaded, we set out for the day, starting with the hour-long ferry to the island.

Source: https://www.fieldmag.com/articles/monhegan-island-maine-travel-guide