In the post for Mount Megunticook in Camden Hills State Park, I mentioned that my brother and I intended to climb Old Speck that day.
We didn’t.
Today was our opportunity to fix that! And our brother-in-law tagged along.
Grafton Notch State Park is about 3 hrs from my starting point, so I got up at 0400, chugged a cup of coffee, and—wait: did I eat breakfast? […] “Hiking Old Speck, Maine’s 4th-highest mountain (ME)”
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Mount Mitchell—Highest peak east of the Mississippi (NC)
Toward the end of May, four of us—Zack B., Brian D., Matt M., and I—headed toward the Black Mountains. Mount Mitchell specifically. I’d never been there before; some of the other guys had, when they were younger, but none of us had ascended via the Mount Mitchell Trail. […] “Mount Mitchell—Highest peak east of the Mississippi (NC)”
Backpacking in Jefferson National Forest (Mount Rogers, Wilburn Ridge, the Scales, and more) (VA)
A few years ago, Matt M. and I made a trip north into Virginia to hike through parts of Jefferson National Forest, including Mount Rogers, Virginia’s highest peak. Both of us agreed that this is a great region for backpacking, so this time, we tricked invited four additional friends to come with us. […] “Backpacking in Jefferson National Forest (Mount Rogers, Wilburn Ridge, the Scales, and more) (VA)”
Hiking Maine’s coastal high point (Mount Megunticook via Ocean Lookout) (ME)
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)”
Hiking the Profile and Grandfather Trails at Grandfather Mountain State Park (NC)
Grandfather Mountain is unique among North Carolina’s state parks: there’s the actual state park, but there’s also the privately owned and operated Grandfather Mountain attraction (that includes the Mile High Swinging Bridge). Five of us traveled to Watauga County for a three-day, two-night “base camping” adventure, splitting our time between the two. […] “Hiking the Profile and Grandfather Trails at Grandfather Mountain State Park (NC)”
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)”
Spending the night at Raven Rock State Park (NC)
One Friday after work, I threw a bunch of stuff in my pack and drove to Raven Rock State Park. It might not the most impressive state park in North Carolina, but it is a great way to take the edge off of that backpacking itch. […] “Spending the night at Raven Rock State Park (NC)”