Flagstaff Mountain (~2,462 feet, elevation gain ~1,076 feet) is a remote mountain with decent views from the summit that get a lot better if you’re brave enough to scale the 50-foot fire tower (I wasn’t!). A further impediment is that the first 15 or so rungs are missing from the ladder, so you have to
Kibby Mountain (3,656 ft) is legendary for its beautiful 360-degree views from a rickety observation deck built in 1926. It’s also remote — close to the Canadian border, requiring a long drive on a logging road. The 2.3-mile hike up never feels too strenuous, except for a ~0.2-mile steep section close to the top. The
While the trail on this 3,967-foot mountain is not blazed, it is easy to follow and attracts enough hikers to be fairly well etched the whole way up. There are also cairns and other markers at critical intersections. The peak, on land owned by the Penobscot Indian Nation, is one the 100 highest in New
Map shows Bigelow Preserve. Cranberry Peak trail is in light green. A Scenic 7 hike! Cranberry Peak is one of the seven hikes in the High Peaks Alliance Scenic 7 guide and challenge. The guide is incredible — it’s filled with detailed information, up-to-date maps, photographs, and recommended routes for each location. This 3,194-foot peak
When the mountains are too cold or icy to hike or ski, this is a good alternative for a gentle walk. The maturing pine forest is beautiful, and there is a view from a wetland boardwalk. The understory is relatively clear, so walking through the trees is easy and you have long sight lines through the