This short trail provides a shortcut to the appalachian trail from the speck pond trail crossing over the summit of mahoosuc arm and option to approach speck pond and the campsite from the at. Hike maine 4000 footers mount abraham, mount bigelow avery peak, mount bigelow west peak, crocker mountain, mount katahdin hamlin peak, mount katahdin baxter peak, north brother mountain, old speck mountain, mount reddington, saddleback mountain, saddleback mountain the horn, spaulding mountain, sugarloaf mountain, 4000 footers, hike 4000 footer mountains maine. The outdoor experts at the appalachian mountain club share their knowledge and the tradition of new england backpacking in this new edition of best backpacking in new england. Browse interactive trail maps, trail descriptions, pictures, and trip reports. The summit of old speck mountain is on the southern boundary of grafton notch state park. Describes 100 good hikes from all six new england states, with color photos and maps. Northeast hikes is on the hunt for the best new england hiking in maine and new hampshire, from katahdin to mt. With humor, honesty and a genuine passion for hiking, keene author of the popular novel kineo, frequent contributor to backpacker magazine, registered maine guide and lifelong greenville native provides a glimpse into the geology and history behind each trail and vista, and invites you once again to get out there and discover for yourself. Old speck trail is a challenging hike with spectacular views from an open observation tower at the summit. He scampered up maines highest peak, climbing nearly a miles rise in three hours without.
The books listed here are set completely or partially in real or imaginary places in the state of maine. Comes with all maps, and details specific areas well. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. To book activities or lodging at one of our two locations click book it or to first check availability, select a day from the calendar below. Old speck mountain would be number 56 on my new england hundred highest list. Day hikes and overnights from the rangeley lakes to baxter state park, third edition chunn, cloe on.
The grand masters of maine gardening and some of their disciples. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Dont forget to indicate the regions and activities that interest you. Extensive restoration ongoing, lots of rockwork and transplanting in the overused areas. David cook takes the reader on a birchbark canoe journey through the landscape in the context of northeastern geological development and indian prehistoric culture. Search a growing database of nonmotorized, fourseason trails to find the right trail for your next adventure. Ascending maines third highest mountain fourth highest peak at. For the kellehers, maine is a place where children run in packs, showers are taken outdoors, and old irish songs are sung around a piano at night. Maine hiking guides, let a maine guide show you where the best hiking and climbing adventures are in maine 14 maine guidesoutfitters found. Old speck mountain and eyebrow loop maine trail finder. But i came back in october and im so glad i did because the views of the foliage were amazing. I love this preserve because it has a bit of everything. A great read and one that should be in your library if you are doing any family research. Books about hiking in maine at norway library cornwall nature preserve on historic paris hill, this scenic preserve is ideal for nature study and photography.
This is an indispensable guide if hiking the at in maine. Outdoor recreation map for mahoosuc region in northeastern nh and western maine, covers hiking, biking, paddling, xc skiing. In 2016, down east books published georges book, maine sporting camps, and islandport press published george and his wife lindas travel book. The complete guide to hiking pleasant mountain maine. Amcs comprehensive guide to hiking trails of maine, featuring baxter state park and acadia national park amc hiking. We used summer weight boots with toe warmers instead of mountaineering boots.
Hard to put down if you have any ties at all to early maine. The speck pond campsite is located where the speck pond trail joins the appalachian trail on the north side of the pond. Shops range from a general stock of over 100,000 books to specialist stock of several hundred titles. For additional ideas on novels with maine as a setting from the likes of stephen king, john irving, richard russo, and j. Between old speck 4180, maines third highest peak and mahoosuc notch on the highest pond in maine. Six new tent platforms of varying sizes nicely situated along the a. The cider house rules by john irving, empire falls by richard russo, salems lot by stephen king, carrie by stephen king. Pleasant mountain is a great mountain to hike in southern maine. The trail is only recommended for very experienced adventurers and is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and snowshoeing. Order your 2020 travel guidebook and highway map you can start by filling out the form below. Hiking old speck mountain in grafton notch state park in maine when instagrammers unite to snowshoe in winter in maine adventures. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. See more ideas about maine, books and northern maine. Pleasant mountain is both family and dog friendly so pack the kids and the pooch and head to pleasant mountain for an afternoon hike.
A trip to the preserve makes a delightful family outing and picnic spot. From the parking area, follow the whiteblazed appalachian trail southbound along cascade brook. In 2014, george also won a maine press association award for writing the states bet sports blog. The western portion of grafton notch state park offers two advanced hiking trails that offer excellent views of the mountain range and challenging terrain. Maine where i got off of the interstate and started on the back roads to get to grafton notch. For additional maine travel information, call 18886246345. An exploration by robert moor simon and schuster, 2016 is a perfect first entry in that section. Their beachfront property, won on a barroom bet after the war, sits on three acres of sand and pine nestled between stretches of. I would like to hike this mountain again when all the snow is gone but. My life in the maine woods recounts jacksons experiences during the 1930s when she, her husband, and their children lived in a small cabin on the shore of umsaskis lake. Hike maine 4,000 footers new england 4000 footers hike.
Books by series coming soon new releases this seasons most anticipated books this months biggest new books. From there falcon went on to become north americas leading publisher of outdoor recreation books, its list growing to more than 700 titles before becoming part of the globe pequot family in the fall of 2000. Falcon publishing was founded in helena, montana, in 1979 with one book, hiking montana, by company cofounder and president bill schneider. Maine outdoor publications book publishers, hunting. For a speed hiker, three trails end in maine and a record. I arrived at the parking area for the trail right around 7. Grafton notch state park old speck mountain and eyebrow loop. Hike eyebrow trail to old speck mountain loop, maine 26. Winter hike the old speck trail in grafton notch state park, maine. Old speck out and back hiking trail, bethel, maine hiking project. Courtney sullivan, check out the list books set in maine. It is the highest mountain in the range, and the 4th highest mountain in the state of maine.
We started this ambitious section with our first entry in march 2018, and will build on the entries. Appalachian trail guide to maine paperback 24 sept. Amcs comprehensive guide to hiking trails of maine, featuring baxter state park and acadia national park. Brian robinson, his thick brown beard fringed with ice, made easy work of this forbidding mountain. Theyre in alphabetical order by author, with links to author entries on the maine writers index at the maine state library, if applicable not all books set in maine are written by maine authors. Blueberry mountain via bickford brook trail, blueberry ridge trail. Hiking up the steep summit trails rewards hikers with spectacular views, particularly on old speck mountain which at 4,180 feet is maines third tallest mountain. It is also part of the eastern white mountains that stretch from new hampshire to maine.
Our mission, helping deserving firsttime outdoor authors get their work published and marketed in a reasonable time frame and for a reasonable price. Maine trail finder is a free online resource for peoplepowered trails in the state. Maine walks and hikes page for our guests and those who love maine. Old speck mountain is a 4,170 foot mountain in the mahoosuc range in oxford county, maine. Appalachian trail hikers past, present and future are invited to follow along with the maine and new hampshire section hiking blogs.
A new guide for day hikes along the coast is a perfect companion for the maine mountain guide. Throughout the allagash region, annette took full advantage of the gifts the maine woods offered, all while keeping house and raising children. Old speck mountain is the fourth largest peak in maine at 4170 ft and one of. Hiking in maine a blog about exploring the pine tree state and beyond. Hiking new hampshire, second edition by larry pletcher. Hike old speck mountain maine new england 4000 footers. In hiking, tags day hikes, hiking, hiking maine, ne 67 old speck mountain is a 4,170 foot mountain located in the mahoosuc range in oxford county, maine. Out again for a couple of weeks in the maine woods. On july 16, 2017, dad did a solo hike daughter had a planned visit to aquaboggan of old speck mountain 4,270 ft, a fairly strenuous 7. The old speck trail in grafton notch state park is a nearperfect hike for intermediate hikers. Its only about an hour drive northwest from portland and offers a wide variety of hiking trails with varying difficulty. Our members deal in a wide range of used, rare and outofprint books, maps, prints, autographs, bindings, photographs and ephemera. It is also part of the eastern white mountains that stretches from new hampshire to maine.
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