My brother and I originally planned to hike Old Speck, ranked #5 out of Maine’s fourteen 4,000 footers. That was before we spent almost the entire day prior installing flooring above his garage. When I woke up, I felt like I just finished hiking Old Speck! […] “Hiking Maine’s coastal high point (Mount Megunticook via Ocean Lookout) (ME)”
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Spending the night next to Little Wilson Stream in Maine’s 100 Mile Wilderness (ME)
Not too far from Borestone Mountain, either before or after the bridge over Big Wilson Stream (depending on whether you’re coming from Monson or Willimantic), there’s a small day-use area right along the banks of Little Wilson Stream. When I was a kid, this place was a campground: I remember spending the night here at least a couple of times. […] “Spending the night next to Little Wilson Stream in Maine’s 100 Mile Wilderness (ME)”
Hiking Borestone Mountain—but in the winter this time! (ME)
In a previous post, I talked about hiking Borestone Mountain. A lot. Probably too much. That said, I had never hiked it in the winter before. Since our family was back in Maine for Christmas in 2024, I thought I’d make the most of the opportunity. […] “Hiking Borestone Mountain—but in the winter this time! (ME)”
Hiking the Eagle Rock Trail (ME)
While visiting family over the summer, I was looking for day hikes in places I hadn’t heard of before. That’s when I discovered Eagle Rock Trail. It’s not too long—just under 3.6 mi out (and another 3.6 mi back), with a short spur to Raven Ledge which gives you great views to the west and southwest. […] “Hiking the Eagle Rock Trail (ME)”
Hiking part of the AT over Barren Mountain (ME)
When I was in high school. a friend invited me to hike Barren Mountain with him and one of his other friends. Back then, the fire lookout was still intact—I remember napping in the cab. It’s gone now—it had been before the last time I climbed Barren, which was…I don’t remember. […] “Hiking part of the AT over Barren Mountain (ME)”
Hiking Mount Coe and South & North Brother in Baxter State Park (ME)
My wife and I drove to Portland, Maine, for a concert the night before this hike. We got back to my parents’ place around two in the morning, and my brother intended to pick us up around four. I didn’t get a lot of sleep, but I tried to nab a few winks en route to Baxter State Park. […] “Hiking Mount Coe and South & North Brother in Baxter State Park (ME)”
Hiking Borestone Mountain (ME)
Borestone Mountain is the first mountain I ever climbed. Hiked. Walked up. One of those. I was eight, in third grade, and I didn’t know it at the time, but it would prove to be life-changing. All right, that’s a little grandiose, but it would prove to be an important developmental milestone. […] “Hiking Borestone Mountain (ME)”