"05-02-20, had an AMAZING hike up Mount Abraham with a great group of young adults. The day started off on a positive note as the road was open all the way to the trail head. That saved approximately four miles of hiking round trip. I would rate this hike moderately technical due to the melting, multiple river crossings and rock scrambling above tree line. We didn’t use snow shoes until the last river crossing and where elevation becomes relentless as mentioned in a previous post. The winds once breaking out of the tree line were relentless gusting around 40-45 MPH. The views didn’t disappoint....360 as far as the eye could see. Came across about four hiking groups about nine people in all " — Audette207 • May 2, 2020

"7 of us went up Abraham. The drive in was unique. 4wd were needed to push through the foot of snow. Breaking trail up Abraham was easy because of the mild winter. The talus field was sketchy. But we safely made it up to the summit, then safely made it down. " — newenglandwarrior • Feb 1, 2020

"Good weather today for the Abraham, Spaulding, Sugarloaf Traverse. Over 13 miles until we finally got to the base lodge. Really magnificent views from Abraham and Sugarloaf. Over 4500 EG. " — Alohabuffy • Oct 13, 2019

"Wow! Glad that I saved this one for the last of the Rangeley area high peaks! I could see every peak that I've summited in the area this year. It was a beautiful hike and I met some very nice people. I have loved the Maine Peaks." — PJSelmer • Sep 15, 2019

"Maine is so sweet! A nice long 4 hours up from NH and started hike at the Fire Wardens trail to Mtn. Abraham. Beautiful trail up that even passes a old camp site with a privy. Once out on rocky approach to the summit, views were awesome. Once reached summit and had a break, took the Abraham side trail to the AT and onward to Spaulding mountain. When reached Spaulding campsite, filtered water for trip over to Spaulding and back. Reached Summit and checked out side trail to view, then headed back to Spaulding campsite. Camped out for the night with a bunch of thru hikers and next morning hiked back up and over Abraham. Morning views were sweet and sat to enjoy for awhile before headed down to trailhead. " — blackwolf_03278 • Aug 1, 2019

"A long day of peak-bagging along the east side of Caribou Valley. Hit Sugarloaf first, then Spaulding then down over and up to Abraham. Finished up with a bushwhack to the old logging road by the pond and then a road march in the dark back to the car, 18+ miles in beautiful pre-fall weather." — JASTA11 • Sep 23, 2018

"This is a story for the ages. On our way to the trailhead, I opened the car window for some air. A hornet flew into the car, slammed into my face, and stung me several times. As there was no reaction besides pain and a tiny bit of swelling, we opted to go forth with our plan to hike Abraham. The first few miles of the hike were uneventful, but as the climbing became steeper, I began to feel ill. I was hot, sweaty, and exhausted. By the time we popped out of the trees, I was barely able to move. Nonetheless, I forced myself to continue on, only to begin vomiting every 5 minutes or so. With the summit only about a half mile ahead, I refused to quit. We made the summit and I proceeded to lie down and pass out for about 20 minutes. The descent was just as awful. I had such a headache. Once we made it to the car, I began to feel normal again and by the time we left the parking lot, I was fine and opted to drive. I guess I hadn't made the connection between the hornet incident and how I felt on trail until people suggested it was likely an allergic reaction. " — ne4kclimber • Sep 15, 2018

"Woke up from Poplar Ridge Lean-to, hiked Northbound on the AT, forded Orbeton Stream, summited Lone Mtn, then took the Mt Abraham side trail, leading to one of the best summits in Maine. took the Abraham trail back to the AT, then continued to the Spaulding Lean-to." — noahthackeray • Aug 25, 2018

"Solo hike up wardens trail...started the hike with a spill in the lake (moss always wins!!). Afternoon hike meant beautiful cloudless views with color today. So stunning. Booked it down and wound up face planting due to the leaves covering some nasty grabbers...aka roots. I also had the pleasure of being scared by a grouse 4 times. " — shay-shay • Oct 2, 2017

"Didn't have as much trouble as I thought I would on Rapid Stream Road. I drive a car without much ground clearance, but it wasn't bad and both bridges have been replaced so you can drive all the way to the parking area. I headed up at 7am and just two miles in to the trip I saw my first moose while on a hike!!! There was a huge bull moose only 30 yards away from me. I've always wanted to see a moose and I was so stunned I didn't even get a photo of him. After staring at each other for 10 seconds he just moved off into the woods and by the time I grabbed my phone to get a photo I could only hear him and couldn't see him at all. That was the highlight of this trip. The summit was interesting with its old fire tower and cab made into a shelter in the rocks. This also marked my 114th of the true Northeast 115 list (peakery uses a different set of parameters, so their northeast 4000 footers list is different from the actual list.)" — LGH-Tom • Sep 30, 2017