This little hole in the wall is one of my absolute favorite places to go backpacking. The first time I came up here a severe thunderstorm was rolling in so my visit was cut short. Despite the impending doom and gloom this place was so beautiful I made the seven hour drive back up a few weeks later. Ever since then I've been returning once or twice a year.

If you're a new backpacker this hike is easy to split up into one or two nights stay. I usually do two even though I could do the whole trail in one day. It's worth staying multiple nights to just hang out and soak in the beauty of the surrounding forest, the ocean, and the quiet away from everything.

If you're an experienced backpacker, same thing! Easy trip with absolutely breathtaking views. You can't go wrong with this trail.

Depending on the time of the year, expect mud, overgrowth in some areas of the trail, lots of mosquitoes, gnats, and black flies. Bears are occasionally in the area so secure your food properly. If there are no bears, there's a lot of bouncing mice at Black Point and you don't want them in your food either.

Highly recommend bringing trekking poles if you're there for a day hike or backpacking -- especially for the backpackers. Some spots along the coast can be tricky due to be steep, loose, and/or rocky.

Currently this location has a lean-to being constructed. It also has a brand new fancy moldering privy and a bear box.

This particular campground is a little small, but I think it is nice and I like it nonetheless. It sits right off of Stratton Pond. As the sun sets, you'll hear some birds and the spring peppers start to peep to send you off to sleep. The location is incredibly quiet and the hike up to here is beautiful -- doesn't matter which direction you come from. Since this particular site is close to the Stratton Pond Shelter (located east of this side of the pond) it likely gets less use. Bonus points it is off the Appalachian Trail/Long Trail for it being used less. If you're looking to make a loop with Stratton Mountain, or a relatively easy out and back along trail 407 and 431, or up trail 441 and take a left -- this location and Bourn Pond are excellent choices.