Named for Upham Stowers Treat, the island once housed a fishing hamlet and then a Civil War battery. Today, as one of the Maine Coastal Heritage Trust preserves, it’s open to the public and has a 1.2-mile network of trails offering stunning views of the surrounding bays.
As seen from Eastport’s South Side.
The Army Corps of Engineers operates a marine concrete testing station on three acres on Treat Island’s northwest side.Officially, it’s the largest uninhabited island within the city of Eastport.Dudley Island adjoins Treat.
Kayakers are advised to get a guide who knows the waters’ treacherous currents.