Plan Around Blue Hill Mountain
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Blue Hill Mountain Details
A 5.3-mile network of moderate trails, Blue Hill Mountain is a classic "monadnock". In geographical terms, a monadnock means it sits alone, left behind as a stubborn remnant in an otherwise empty landscape. The region is not empty, simply flat, meaning that the top of Blue Hill Mountain provides the perfect viewing point for those looking for panoramic views of Mount Desert Island and Blue Hill Bay, along with the fields and rocky landscape of the nock itself. Offering multiple trails of all levels, this is a popular visiting spot and is often very busy in the later months when the surrounding foliage begins to change color.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
5.3 miles
Estimated time
2h 30m
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Blue Hill Mountain
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Blue Hill Mountain
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1.1 mi away
Blue Hill Town Wharf
Facilities: Trailered Boat Launch, Floating Dock, Parking
4.1 mi away
Blue Hill Falls
Blue Hill Falls is unique in that it flows both backward and forwards, making it one of the rare few reversing falls in the nation.
