Big Moose Mountain Trail
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Maine · somerset County

Big Moose Mountain Trail

Lakes-region summit hike with broad forest and water panoramas.

Rating
Length
7.0 mi
Difficulty
6
County
somerset
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About This Trail

Climb to the 3,150-foot summit above Moosehead Lake, site of the nation’s first fire tower built in 1905, for spectacular views stretching to Mount Katahdin on clear days. The trail steepens dramatically past an old fire warden’s cabin for a rewarding final push to the panoramic top.

Location

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Coordinates: 45.4753232, -69.7009612
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Getting There

From Greenville, ME, take Route 15 north toward Rockwood. Turn east onto logging roads toward Big Moose Mountain. High-clearance vehicles are recommended. Follow signs to the trailhead parking area in Somerset County.

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