Whitecap Mountain
A 6.5-mile moderate out-and-back hike to the highest peak in the Moosehead Lake region.
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Whitecap Mountain Details
A 6.5-mile moderate out-and-back hike. Wild blueberries and wildlife abound on the trails of White Cap Mountain. Found near Greenville, the route is popular and well marked. With a few steeper areas, the trail is mainly named as moderate due to the longer length. Though there are fewer lookouts and the trail is mostly covered by forest, the views are worth it as this is the highest peak in the Moosehead Lake region. A bright and sunny day will even allow visitors a peek at Mount Katahdin.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
6.5 miles
Estimated time
3h 57m
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Whitecap Mountain
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7.7 mi away
Gulf Hagas
Known as the Grand Canyon of the East, Gulf Hagas is a three-mile gorge cut away by a pounding waterway.
9.5 mi away
Katahdin Iron Works State Historic Site
Katahdin was a small railroad town of nothing more than a station, a 100 room hotel, an ironworks, and the few who worked there.
9.8 mi away
Number Four Mountain
A 3.3-mile strenuous out-and-back hike.
