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''Bridgton Overlook'' - Caroline gets our snack ready.

BRIDGTON, Maine - AT LARGE in America - April 29, 2017

Bald Pate Mountain Preserve

This 486-acre preserve, protected by the Loon Echo Land Trust, offers a quick and easy climb to a beautiful open summit with an ancient pitch pine forest and lovely views to the west, east, south and north.

The easiest way to summit, and the path with the most views along the way, is the .8 mile Bob Chase Trail. The South Face Loop is a bit tougher and longer. You can also walk from this preserve to the Holt Pond Preserve or close to it. I haven’t done this yet. Cross-country ski trails from Five Fields Farm also intersect the mountain trail network.

Directions: From US Route 302 in Bridgton, follow ME Route 117 south. In 1 mile, turn left onto ME Route 107 heading south and drive approximately 4 miles. The Bald Pate Mountain main parking area is located at the crest of the hill, on the left side of the road, just past Five Fields Farm apple orchard and cross country ski area. A short driveway leads to a big parking lot and the kiosk.

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