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Borestone Mountain Trail
Steady mountain climb to scenic ledges in central Maine.
Debsconeag Lakes Wilderness Trail
Quiet forest route through lakes and backcountry-style terrain.
Hemlock Road Loop Acadia
Easy carriage-road style loop through forested Acadia interior.
About This Trail
A remote 8.4-mile climb along the Appalachian Trail in the 100-Mile Wilderness, ascending through Slugundy Gorge’s black-slate narrows to Barren Mountain’s summit lookout tower. The angular slate blocks of the Barren Slide lead to panoramic views over Moosehead Lake country, marking the first major peak AT thru-hikers encounter in the Wilderness.
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Nearby Trails
Borestone Mountain Trail
Steady mountain climb to scenic ledges in central Maine.
Debsconeag Lakes Wilderness Trail
Quiet forest route through lakes and backcountry-style terrain.
Hemlock Road Loop Acadia
Easy carriage-road style loop through forested Acadia interior.
Little Jackson Falls Trail
Short waterfall trail with cascades in western Maine forest.
Gulf Hagas Rim Trail
Remote gorge loop with waterfalls and rugged footing.
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