Trip/Event Location: Bridgton-Denmark, MEUS
Trip Leader(s): MO
Max # People: 12
Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Difficulty Level: Moderate
ABOUT PLEASANT MOUNTAIN:
Pleasant Mountain is southern Maine’s tallest mountain standing at 2006 feet tall and is located within an hour drive of Portland, Maine. The mountain contains
DIRECTIONS & MEETUP LOCATION: LET’S CARPOOL (I'll send out details closer to the hiking date)
From Portland, follow Rte. 302 west to Bridgton and continue on Rte. 302 for roughly 5 miles. Turn left onto Mountain Road. and drive past Shawnee Peak Ski Area. Distance from Rte. 302 to the Bald Peak Trail is 1 mile.
A Pleasant Hike
Our Pleasant Mountain hike was nothing short of pleasant - how could it be otherwise. The weather was neither too hot nor too cold - it was pleasant. The inclines were neither too short nor too long - what a pleasant ascent. As we climbed we decided to take the extended loop via Sue’s Way - which was a pleasant surprise. Overall the terrain was pleasantly varied - rocky to boulders to grass plains. The density of the forest was varied as well - from deeply to lightly forested. On our hike we ran into a few people exchanging pleasantries in passing. The views from the top were more than pleasant – they we fantastic.
Overall it was a great hike (and, of course, pleasant as well). Thanks Tim for the great company and great pics.
Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous
