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Mt. Aziscohos Hike

August 7, 2014 by WSKI Leave a Comment

The Rangeley Lakes region is full of great things to do in the outdoors. Whether it be fishing, boating, biking, hiking or just enjoying the sounds of the wind blowing through the trees or the birds singing, there is something for everyone. From the summit of Mt. Aziscohos you get a bird’s eye view of the Rangeley Lakes region. In fact over 20 lakes and ponds can be seen from the summit in all directions from Maine to New Hampshire and into Canada. This is a great day hike for all abilities including kids. One fairly steep, but short section of  hiking along the trail rewards you with a breathtaking 360 degree view of the surrounding area.

To get there: From the junction of Routes 4 and 16 in Oquossoc: Continue on Rt. 16 towards Wilsons Mills. The easiest way to find the trailhead is to drive untill you reach Aziscohos Dam (on your right, before Wilsons Mills). From the dam, backtrack exactly one mile and park your car at a small turnout on the right. There is a sign that says “Trail” that heads into the woods from the right side (west) of the road.

 

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Cheers to Emma & Emily! They paddled the 740 mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail

July 16, 2014 by WSKI Leave a Comment

While there was still snow in the woods and ice on some ponds, two friends began a 740-mile journey from Old Forge, New York to Fort Kent, Maine on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail on April 23, 2013. Emma Carlson of Maine and Emily Rooney of Vermont launched from the start of the Trail at the boat dock in Old Forge. They completed the four-state and one Canadian province trail in 40 days. During the journey the women communicated with a second grade class at the W.G. Mallett School in Farmington, Maine, taught by Ms. Carlson’s mother. Travelling by canoe, the paddlers kept the trip technology free by avoiding the use of cell phones and computers, choosing instead to communicate with postcards in the mail. The Northern Forest Canoe Trail is the longest paddling trail in the nation and runs from Old Forge, New York through Vermont, Québec, and New Hampshire to Fort Kent, Maine. In 2011 the NFCT was named “Best Canoe Trail” by Outside Magazine and in 2012 the magazine named the Trail a “Best East Coast Adventure.” FMI: northernforestcanoetrail.org or call 802-496-2285.

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Bald Mountain Hike in Oquossoc

August 5, 2011 by WSKI Leave a Comment

This is a super, relatively easy half-day hike with a million dollar view of the western Maine mountains & lakes. Bald Mountain directions from Sugarloaf Ski Resort: From the base of the Sugarloaf access road, head North (Right) on ME 27/16. Once in Stratton Take a Left (S.West) onto ME 16 towards Rangeley. Continue on ME 16 (Watch for Moose!!!) until the junction on RT 4 in Rangeley. Turn Right (West) onto RT 4 towards Oquossoc. About 6 miles west of Rangeley look for Bald Mtn road on the left after the junction of RT 17 in Oquossoc. After turning onto Bald Mtn Road you will see a sign and parking area on the left of the Bald Mtn Hiking Trail. The Trail heads East from the parking area.

 

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