E Bike Geology Tour
Tour Description
Experience the beauty and serenity of Maine’s wilderness with a Registered Maine Recreational Guide.
All day E-Bike tour of ancient volcano. Meet at the Ferry terminal in Rockland at 8:15am to get the 8:45 am ferry to Vinalhaven. E-Bikes will be there to meet you! Take them onboard for the one hour and fifteen minute ferry ride to Carver’s Harbor on Vinalhaven. Once off the ferry, head to the northwestern head of the island on our bikes for a lunch at Brown’s Head Light. While there, head down to the shore to see evidence of volcanic ash droplets called lapilli. Then, heading south, making a two stops mid island we will visit two to three other sites with evidence of ancient volcanic activity. If working, we will visit a working stone cutter. Heading back into town we will visit the Vinalhaven historical society museum, followed by a visit to pyroclastic pillows along the southern shore of Vinalhaven Island. We will then head back to the ferry terminal for our ride back to the mainland. Trip departs at 8:15 am and returns to Rockland by 4:30 in time for a nice dinner on your own in the area. This trip is filled with breathtaking views of Penobscot Bay (weather permitting), geology information, history of Maine, and physical exercise. A great combination! Lunch, snacks, and ferry fees provided. Prices are per person, two person minimum.
$340 Per person, two person minimum
Experience the beauty and serenity of Maine’s wilderness with a Registered Maine Recreational Guide.
All day E-Bike tour of ancient volcano. Meet at the Ferry terminal in Rockland at 8:15am to get the 8:45 am ferry to Vinalhaven. E-Bikes will be there to meet you! Take them onboard for the one hour and fifteen minute ferry ride to Carver’s Harbor on Vinalhaven. Once off the ferry, head to the northwestern head of the island on our bikes for a lunch at Brown’s Head Light. While there, head down to the shore to see evidence of volcanic ash droplets called lapilli. Then, heading south, making a two stops mid island we will visit two to three other sites with evidence of ancient volcanic activity. If working, we will visit a working stone cutter. Heading back into town we will visit the Vinalhaven historical society museum, followed by a visit to pyroclastic pillows along the southern shore of Vinalhaven Island. We will then head back to the ferry terminal for our ride back to the mainland. Trip departs at 8:15 am and returns to Rockland by 4:30 in time for a nice dinner on your own in the area. This trip is filled with breathtaking views of Penobscot Bay (weather permitting), geology information, history of Maine, and physical exercise. A great combination! Lunch, snacks, and ferry fees provided. Prices are per person, two person minimum.
$340 Per person, two person minimum
Event Location: Meet at the Rockland Ferry terminal at 8:15am. Location sent via Maps app.
What to Bring:
Physical requirement: Moderate biking and walking (uphill and down) for a period of about 3-4 hours, or about 3-5 miles. Must be at least 12 years old, and, if under 16 years old, parental supervision required. One and one-quarter hour ferry ride each way. If you get motion sickness at all, take what you need to be comfortable for a one and one quarter hour boat ride.
What to Bring:
- Appropriate clothing for weather and activity
- Loose fitting, quick drying pants, or shorts
- Rain gear/windbreaker
- Long sleeve shirt (wool or synthetic)
- Baseball cap, or sun hat
- Sturdy walking shoes
- Two water bottles, min 750ml each
- Personal sunscreen & bug repellent
- Sunglasses (polarized sunglasses work best when on the water.)
- Day pack
- Bandana
- Camera or phone
- Snacks and lunch
- Compass, guide book of the area, & maps
- First aid kit
- Matches
- Binoculars
- Extra batteries and extra cell phone charger
- Necessary e-bike gear
Physical requirement: Moderate biking and walking (uphill and down) for a period of about 3-4 hours, or about 3-5 miles. Must be at least 12 years old, and, if under 16 years old, parental supervision required. One and one-quarter hour ferry ride each way. If you get motion sickness at all, take what you need to be comfortable for a one and one quarter hour boat ride.
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