Maine mountains

"Knocked this out today. Pretty easy family hike. Trail is an atv trail that goes straight to the top. No markers, but they aren't really needed. There are a couple of spots that branch off to other outlooks. Great open summit, even a view of the white-capped Presidentials. " — mikewilliamsjr • Oct 18, 2020

"My wife and I made a side trip while hiking in the West Branch Preserve to hike up Haskell Hill. We followed the Tower Road, a gravel and dirt road, to the top. There isn't a sign for it, but it is easy to find off North Mountain Road. There is a chain across the road entrance, probably to discourage ATV use, but there aren't any No Trespassing signs. The incline is very steady. There are two communications towers at the summit; the larger one is owned by US Cellular. The summit has no views, but there are some pretty glimpses through the trees looking toward the east at some points. The road up has some very large oaks and white pines. At one time, the Maine Forest Service had an observation tower at the summit (placed back when Haskell Hill was called Mountain Hill). It was removed in the 1990s and was bought and moved by a private landowner elsewhere a few years ago. " — Badgerinmaine • Oct 12, 2020

"Last weekend of summer - triple bag Saturday (Gilmore, Sargent, Cedar Swamp). Plenty of sun - overall route ~7.5 miles. Started north of Upper Hadlock Pond, ascended along stream on Maple Spring trail, took South Slope trail to Cedar Swamp, returned via mostly carriage road" — Gregrog • Sep 19, 2020

"Lovely, cool day for a hike. Gravel lot at trailhead has room for four cars. Trails are extraordinarily well blazed and well maintained. Two different rocky ledges have cairns; we climbed up both sites. No views from the summit, but there are lots of beautiful trees. Heard a barred owl, and saw a baby milk snake at the summit. The creek crossing bridge, which is a metal deck, is rather wobbly. " — Badgerinmaine • Sep 19, 2020