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Visit
the ROCKLAND BREAKWATER LIGHTHOUSE
on the Samoset Road, Rockland Maine
Phone:
207-785-4609
Mailing:
Friends
of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
P.O.
Box 741
Rockland,
Maine 04841
Hours
of Operation:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends, holidays, and other
special event days from Memorial Day weekend to
Columbus Day weekend, weather and volunteer availability
permitting.
Accessibility:
Lighthouse is at the end of a 7/8-mile long breakwater.
1.
We have no running water or bathroom
facilities at the lighthouse (although there are Port-a-Potties
set up in the Park area in the summer months). As
you would do with any hike, bring water for yourself
and your pet.
2. Wear comfortable shoes.
Use
caution. The breakwater is made of
granite blocks which can be slippery when wet. Keep
your eyes on your feet because there are spaces between
the blocks and some blocks are uneven. Falls usually
result from not paying attention.
3. Dress warmly. There is always
a breeze on the breakwater and as you approach the
lighthouse (almost a mile "out to sea")
there is a noticeable decrease in temperature.
4. Never walk the breakwater if you suspect a lightning
storm. If you get caught during a lightning
storm stay near the lighthouse or keep low along the
breakwater.
5. We have a "carry in-carry out" policy.
Please do not leave anything behind.
