Big Mouse Mountain
A 6.8-mile moderate out-and-back hike to potentially the first fire tower in the nation.
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Big Mouse Mountain Details
A 6.8-mile moderate out-and-back hike encircling the Little Moose Public Land Reserve. Moosehead Lake and Big Moose Mountain are stunning features in this wilderness section of Maine. A mainly forested area with rising peaks and large lakes, the summit offers views from all angles. Along with sweeping overlooks, there is also a uniquely historic relic located here. No longer in use, the fire tower that once dominated this peak was built in 1905 and is rumored to be the first in the nation.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
6.8 miles
Estimated time
2h 24m
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Big Mouse Mountain
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2.8 mi away
Little Moose Public Land
Containing both flat and rolling forest lands, as well as the Little Moose Mountain Range and its rocky front, the Little Moose Public Land area is a total of 15,000 acres of remote scenery and outdoor fun. tion.
5.7 mi away
Moosehead Lake Scenic Byway
A 40-mile route covering almost 75,000 acres around Maine's Moosehead Lake, the largest in the state
9.7 mi away
Lily Bay State Park
On the southeast shore of the largest mountain lake in the United States, Moosehead Lake, you'll find Lily Bay State Park.
11.2 mi away
Kennebec River Gorge
The Kennebec River Gorge is an approximately 12-mile stretch of fast-moving river and high walled canyons.
12.4 mi away
Appalachian Trail
Encompassing the last 281 miles of rugged wilderness.
