Burnt Mountain

SWAMP MAPLE

As early as August
along wetlands
young trunks
smooth and silvery gray
pull in close
tending to their wounds
before the lonely cold
bright red leaves
signaling
the end of summer
in an oblivion of green.

Hike level: Moderate

Location: Bigelow, ME

Driving distance from Boston: About 4.5 hours

Cost: FREE to hike

Description: A short, steep hike, Burnt Mountain's summit offers 360 views including a view of nearby  Sugarloaf, Spaulding, Crocker Mountains, Mount Abraham and the Bigelow Range. Total mileage is 5.5 with about 1,899' elevation gain.