Big Spencer Mountain
A 4.0-mile strenuous out-and-back hike.
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Big Spencer Mountain Details
A 4.0-mile strenuous out-and-back hike, Big Spencer Mountain is a steeply rising, flat-topped parcel of land standing out in the forested Moosehead Lake Region. For anyone searching for an adventurous hike, the trail is perfect for the active outdoor adventurer. Rising to 3,230 feet in elevation, there are not only steep inclines but ladders to assist visitors toward the very top. Once reached, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape of Baxter State Park, the Penobscot River, and Mount Katahdin. Tamer routes are also found in the other 4,000 acres of reserve surrounding the landmark.
Difficulty
High
Distance
4.0 miles
Estimated time
2h 19m
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Big Spencer Mountain
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Number Four Mountain
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Pollywog Gorge
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Moosehead Lake Public Land
The Public Land Area of Moosehead Lake sits on Maine's largest freshwater lake, as well as the headwaters of the Kennebec River.
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Ripogenus Gorge
Though now altered due to years of use by the lumber industries, the Ripogenus Gorge is still an impressively carved natural canyon.
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Mount Kineo
Creating the peninsula of Moosehead Lake, Mount Kineo stands out from the land as a prominent feature.
