Old Speck Mountain
Old Speck Mountain is located in Maine, United States. It has an elevation of 1268 meters above sea level. It is located at the following coordinates: (44.5709, -70.9537)Write a Hike Report
Old Speck Mountain Sep 23, 2008
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The first time I hiked Old Speck, it was raining. And the observation tower was falling apart and closed. It was a miserable day, and I said, "Never again."
But a few days ago Bobby said he would like to do it, so I said I'd go with him. The experience this time around was MUCH nicer.
We started out around 9:15 in the morning, and discussed whether we should go straight for the summit, and do the Eyebrow on the way back, or hit the Eyebrow first.
The Eyebrow, viewed from the parking lot
Since the Eyebrow is the steepest part of the trail, and we both prefer going UP over steep parts to going DOWN over them, we decided to do the Eyebrow on the way up.
I think that was a good choice. You won't even be hiking for ten minutes before you hit the branch where you choose the AT, or the Eyebrow trail. Turn right to do the Eyebrow, continue straight to follow the AT.
The Eyebrow trail is marked with red blazes, and it is a fairly steep climb. But it (more...)
But a few days ago Bobby said he would like to do it, so I said I'd go with him. The experience this time around was MUCH nicer.
We started out around 9:15 in the morning, and discussed whether we should go straight for the summit, and do the Eyebrow on the way back, or hit the Eyebrow first.
The Eyebrow, viewed from the parking lot
Since the Eyebrow is the steepest part of the trail, and we both prefer going UP over steep parts to going DOWN over them, we decided to do the Eyebrow on the way up.
I think that was a good choice. You won't even be hiking for ten minutes before you hit the branch where you choose the AT, or the Eyebrow trail. Turn right to do the Eyebrow, continue straight to follow the AT.
The Eyebrow trail is marked with red blazes, and it is a fairly steep climb. But it (more...)
