Plan Around Mount Blue
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Mount Blue Details
A 3.2-mile strenuous out-and-back hike. Though only roughly 3 miles roundtrip, a hike up Mt. Blue for anything but an advanced hiker will take a good couple hours or more. The trail is steep, rocky, and can be slippery during inclement weather. Despite its difficulty, this is a popular hike due to its perfect views of the neighboring lakes and mountains. Noted and well-known for miles around, Mt. Blue is the focal point of Mt. Blue State Park and a happy consequence of the Great Depression. After purchasing farmland as part of the reconstruction process, the area has now grown to 8,000 acres of Maine wilderness, primed for exploring.
Difficulty
High
Distance
3.2 miles
Estimated time
1h 59m
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Mount Blue
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mount Blue
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1.5 mi away
Mt. Blue State Park
Open year-round, this 7,489 acre Mt. Blue State Park is an outdoor enthusiasts dream. With extensive hiking, biking, horse, and motor trails, as well as a lake, nature center, amphitheater, and 136 campsites, you'll find endless things to do here.
7.3 mi away
Little Jackson Mountain
A 3.7-mile moderate out-and-back hike.
8.0 mi away
Woolen Mill Hole
This rocky shoreline on the Sandy River offers lots of nice spots to jump into the water.
8.3 mi away
Tumbledown Mountain
A 3.8-mile moderate out-and-back hike to an alpine lake.
