Old Speck Mountain (4,170')

WAITING FOR ELECTION RESULTS

The same knotted heaviness
tight in our chest,
a lanyard pulled from
all directions,
collects each time
our country divides.

 


 






Hike level: Moderate
Location: North Oxford, ME
Driving distance from Boston: About 4.5 hours
Cost: FREE to hike
Description: We took the eyebrow trail on the way up, connecting with Old Speck Trail and Appalachian Trail. On the way down, we followed Old Speck Trail out. The eyebrow trail is fun on the way up and has some great views. Total mileage is 7.8 with about 2,870' elevation gain.

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