Peary Mountain Hike, Brownfield, Maine

BROWNFIELD, Maine - Peary Mountain offers some great views of the White Mountains and other high peaks, which you can take in from the western ledge before continuing on to the east-facing summit. The hike to the top is 1.6 miles, and it is marked but has been recently logged.

For the first part of the trail, you’ll be walking along a slight stream. About 2/3 of the way up, you’ll see a handmade sign pointing to the left to reach the mountain top. Here, the trail narrows to become more a footpath, marked with cairns, and you’ll soon be at the first open ledge with its sumptuous views. Continue east, and you’ll follow a narrow path to the summit.

Directions: From Route 5/113, turn onto Farnsworth Road. Travel 1.3 miles to a spot right after a large farm on your left. There is a small lot here with a signpost for snowmobilers. One of the arrows points up to Peary Mountain. The path begins on the left as a logging road and snowmobile trail.

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