Crocker Mountain, at 4,228 ft (1,289 m) is the third highest mountain in Maine after Sugarloaf Mountain, and is traversed by the Appalachian Trail (AT). A glacial cirque called “Crocker Cirque” is located between the main summit and the lower summit of South Crocker Mountain. Crocker Cirque contains a small pond and can be reached via the Appalachian Trail, and this video will take you there!
Snowshoeing the Appalachian Trail
Most people think of hiking the AT as a summer adventure, but in Maine’s High Peaks, the magic of winter wonderland is best seen on snowshoes when the thru-hikers have long gone & the woods & trails are yours alone to explore, with the leaves gone from the trees & so much more to see along the way! The Appalachian Trail is one of many places to discover & enjoy this winter; watch for wildlife, bring your camera, be prepared, & HAVE FUN OUTSIDE!
Scenic Overlooks: Ira Mtn and Quill Hill
Hop in the car and take advantage of some great fall scenery… these two overlooks provide great views and best of all you can drive your car right to them. [Read more…]
The ‘Kids Loop’ at the Outdoor Center is a great place to start!
For little kids, or anyone new to mountain biking, the short trail off from the parking lot is the perfect single track learners loop with smooth & well drained gravel riding surface, & a taste of the tight tree-lined trails that make High Peaks riding the beautiful thrill it is! Boulders & bedrock, 4000+’ mountains looming above, moose enjoying the greenery, miles of trails waiting to be discovered! Come ride, there’s something for EVERYONE!! [Read more…]
Piazza Rock: WOW! BIG!!!
Long ago, when the glaciers rolled over our Mountains, carving them into the High Peaks of Maine that we enjoy so much today, giant chunks of the mountains were torn off & carried amazing distances from their origin, & came to rest in the Valleys below in massive heaps of giant boulders! A unique & very accesssible example just off the Appalachian Trail is in near-by Phillips, easy to find all year-round for a great day-trip outdoors to marvel over one of Nature’s not-so-mysterious wonders! Pack your snowshoes to follow the tracks of Andy & Carra as seen in this older footage, this winter, or remember to pack a picnic lunch & visit in the warmer months! Check it out: it’s one HUGE overhang to ponder, & it won’t cost you a cent to see it!!
