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The 39 outings-waterfall adventures, foothills and forest hikes,
and streamside and lakeside rambles--in this guide make for a
perfect introduction to the wilderness of Western Maine. Most of
the hikes are between a half-mile and two miles in length, so
they're just right for those looking for a quick trip or for
families or older adults looking for a less strenuous outing..Also
included are practical advice, tips, and maps to keep you on
course.
The mountains and foothills of western Maine are a hiker's
paradise, featuring some of the finest hiking terrain in the
Eastern United States. Join Registered Maine Guide Doug Dunlap on
more than two dozen excursions. Hikes range from quiet stream-side
rambles and waterfall hikes to gut-busting ascents to high peaks
with breezy open summits. There are short walks that will take an
hour or less, and there are day-long treks, all rounded out with
maps, practical tips and safety advice, and even suggestions for
hiking with kids and dogs.
The foothills of western Maine, specifically in the Farmington and
Wilton regions are rife with path and trails just begging to be
explored on foot. The wilderness walks in this guide are just right
for those who don't have the time or energy for a longer or more
strenuous hike, making them perfect for families with older or
younger members. The twenty outings lead walkers along lakes,
rivers, and forests and include waterfalls and prime wildlife
viewing areas. The routes can be used for daily exercise or as a
connected series of outings for a more wide-ranging experience.
Included are maps, practical tips and safety advice, and
suggestions for walking with kids and dogs.
The mountains and foothills of western Maine can be truly a winter
wonderland, featuring some of the finest winter terrain in the
Eastern United States. Join Registered Maine Guide Doug Dunlap on
thirty-four excursions for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or
both, from quiet forest and lakeside treks to mountain ascents.
Included are trips on groomed trails at outdoor centers such as
Rangeley Lakes Trail Center and Sugarloaf Outdoor Center that also
offer rentals and lessons; as well as routes in wild lands, such as
Bigelow Preserve. It's all rounded out with maps, photographs, and
practical tips on everything from winter safety to proper gear to
bringing children or the family dog along. There's even information
on forging your own trail and traveling at night by moonlight.
A paddling guide to the rivers, ponds, and lakes of the Western
Maine mountains and foothills by a seasoned Registered Maine Guide.
More than twenty outings are included, with full day and overnight
trips, as well as short paddles. Also included are practical advice
and tips, safety information, maps and put-in and take-out
locations, and information on wildlife that can be seen in the
area, historic locations, and scenic areas.
Including Tumbledown, Saddleback, the Bigelows, and of course
Katahdin, Maine has 14 mountains over 4,000 feet in elevation. For
hikers, it’s a shared goal to summit all 14 of them. Registered
Maine Guide Doug Dunlap has done just that, multiple times in fact,
and he shares his wisdom and experience in this guide. Included are
detailed directions to trail heads, trail routes and difficulty
levels, what to expect as you hike, and other useful information to
help you bag them all and have a blast doing it. Color maps and
photos included.
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