Event Location: Eliot, Ogunquit, South Berwick, Wells & York ME
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Meeting Time: 9:30 AM
Max # People: 12
Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Difficulty Level:
Moderate
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INTRODUCTORY HIKE:
Mount Agamenticus, which is located in southern Maine, is a conservation region made up of over 10,000 acres. The region is made up of a rich and unique coastal forest with a diverse animal and plant population. It has great views to the west and east to the Atlantic.
The summit is approximately 700 feet, but trail elevation is only about half that. In addition to hiking the summit we will also hike to the “Second” and “Third” hill adding to our overall elevation gain. For the most part, the trails are rolling (up/down) but have short but steep inclines & declines.
WHO SHOULD JOIN THE HIKE:
PROPOSED ROUTE:
Ring Trail, Rocky Road, Porcupine, Ridge, Incline, Notch, Wheel , Ledge, Third Hill, Ledge, Great Marsh, Darter, Notch, Incline, Hidden, Porcupine, Chestnut Oak, Ring Trail, Vultures View, Big A, Summit Staircase ,Big A, Blueberry Bluff, Ring Trail. Check the map link below to see the route proposed.
Total distance is approximately 7.5 miles (as per above: with short but steep inclines & declines). This hike should take us 5 hours, including lunch, at the summit.
TRAIL MAP:
http://agamenticus.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/MT.A-MAP.pdf
WEB SITE:
http://agamenticus.org/
ESSENTIALS:
DIRECTIONS
Driving directions from the North: Take exit 19 (Wells) off the Maine Turnpike (Rte 95). Turn left onto ME-109 / Rte 9 East - 1.6 miles Turn right onto US-1 South – 5.5 miles Turn right on Agamenticus Rd. --just south of Beach St./ Shore Rd (intown Oqunquit) - 0.4 miles Continue onto Clay Hill Road – 3.6 miles Turn right onto Mountain Road – 1.5 miles Try to park in the Mountain Road parking area (other parking close by on Mt. Agamenticus Road)
Driving directions from the South: Take exit 7 (York/Ogunquit) off the Maine Turnpike (Rte 95). Take sharp left – 0.3 miles Turn right onto Chases Pond Road – 3.7 miles Continue on Mountain Road (do not take a left on Mountain Road) – 2.6 miles Try to park in the Mountain Road parking area (other parking close by on Mt. Agamenticus Road)
MEETING LOCATION:
We will meet in the parking area on Mountain Road. But if you can’t find parking there go up Mount Agamenticus Road which has several parking areas – then just walk back to the Mountain Road parking area.
Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous
Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate
Outdoor Fitness Level: Easy to Moderate