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Recent Hikes
Hiking Bald Mountain and Speckled Mountain in Milton Township
If you’re looking for a quiet Western Maine hike with fantastic views—look no further than Bald and Speckled Mountain. Adventurers can tackle the shorter Bald Mountain Loop Trail, which provides great views of nearby mountains and ponds, or continue onto Speckled Mountain, which rewards hikers with impressive Western Maine views for a moderate effort.
Hiking Bald Mountain Trail in Washington Township, Maine
Bald Mountain is one of Maine’s most rewarding short hikes, with sweeping views that make the effort to reach the summit worthwhile. The trail winds through quiet forest before opening to rocky ledges, which provide almost 360-degree views of beautiful Western Maine mountains and lakes on a clear day.