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Central Maine Coast

After a bit more riding on an uphill grade I spot Eagle Lake in the distance.

I pullover to enjoy the view. In the process I encounter this persistent seagull who's looking for a handout.

I finally arrive at the foot of Cadillac Summit Road. This road will take me up more than 1,000 feet in a little over 3 miles. That's a fairly steep climb by anyone's measure, but I'm certainly up for the task. With the reward of great views from atop Cadillac Mountain, I start my slow grind up the mountainside.

And what a grind it is.

After some struggling I'm rewarded by a view of Eagle Lake to the east.

Hey! Is that the same seagull begger I saw earlier? Maybe he isn't begging at all, perhaps just enjoying the view like us humans?