According to some internet sources, Pemetic Mountain gets its name from a Wabanaki word meaning “sloping land,” and was used by Native people to refer to the whole island. Other sources translate pemetic as either “range of mountains” or “mountains seen from a distance.” Pemetic Mountain is about 1,243 feet high, and like many of
<span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span><span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span>Western Mountain includes two peaks: Bernard Mountain (1,012 ft.) and Mansell Mountain (939 ft.). The mountain, being on the “quiet” side of Mt. Desert Island and without the absolutely incredible views and long, open summits
There are several routes to reach the top of this fantastic mountain, with two peaks. I’ve just hiked the 4.6-mile Wright Trail so far, which leaves from Bull Branch Road in Maine, a dirt road that is maintained well enough for low-clearance vehicles. The Wright Trail in Grafton Notch State Park and Mahoosuc Public Lands
Mt. Abraham and Spaulding Mountain trail in yellow; North/South Crocker and Sugarloaf Mountain in blue; Mt. Redington trail in red Spaulding Mountain, at 4,011 feet, is on many Mainers’ bucket list since it’s higher than 4,000 feet. As a destination of its own merits, it’s not that inspiring! (Although I don’t like to denigrate mountains.)
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Trail up North/South Crocker in blue; Mt. Redington loop trail in red; Sugarloaf Mountain trail in purple; Mt. Abraham and Spaulding Mountain trail in yellow North and South Crocker often get a bit maligned for being anticlimactic 4,000-footers. Peak baggers feel as if they have to do them to complete their quest to hike every
The six peaks between Route 3 and Jordan Pond are all spectacular and connected via a dense network of trails that range from moderate to advanced. So you can plan a route here that is easier or harder, and which encompasses as many of the summits as you have the time and energy for.
Map shows trails near South Branch Pond and Trout Brook Farm campgrounds. Traveler Loop in blue. When we hiked this 10.6-mile loop in mid October, the wind gusts on the exposed ridge almost knocked us off our feet. And the wind chill was hovering around zero, according to the park ranger. I guess it’s all
Grafton Notch West in blue, Grafton Notch East in orange. Side trails in red. If you like long hiking days, the 35-mile Grafton Loop Trail, in Grafton Notch State Park and Mahoosuc Public Lands, offers a great challenge. You could backpack the trail over two or three days, or you can park two cars at