Chase Outdoors

I keep returning to Pleasant Mountain, located in the Lakes Region of southwestern Maine.  It has an addictive quality.  An ascent earlier this week with friend Dave was my fourth of the year - perhaps as many as fifty in total.  Accessibility is certainly a factor, as it is less than an hour’s drive from Maine’s primary population centers.  With four trails to the top, numerous hiking variations are available.  We did a scenic traverse in several inches of fresh snow that required a short road walk at the finish to complete a loop.  The open summit provided partial views of the Presidential Range in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, while snow squalls were observed enveloping the nearby Mahoosucs of western Maine.  Our book, Mountains for Mortals - New England, recommends what we consider the easiest, most scenic route to the 2006 foot summit, dominated by a picturesque fire tower formerly operated by the Maine Forest Service.  The other trails are also discussed.  Visit our website, www.ronchaseoutdoors.com, for more information on this hike and other scenic treks throughout New England.

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