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Hiking at Pleasant Mountain

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Trails: There are several peaks and trails. One is the Fire Warden's Trail leading to the summit of Pleasant Mountain.
Access fee:
Nearest town: Denmark, ME
Trail map: Available at the tourist bureau
Web site:
Points of interest:
Other activities:
Lodging: Several resorts and cottages available in the area
Camping: Two commercial campgronds are in the area
Weather forecast: Auburn
Tourism info: Greater Bridgton Lakes Chamber
Getting to the trail:
Map of local region: Bridgton

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Number of ratings: 5
Average rating: 2.90  

5        

Trail Name: Pleasant Mountain
I have hiked there: Several times
I last hiked there in: May, 2005
Trails that I hiked: Ledges trail
Bald Peak trail
Bald Peak - Sue's Way - North Ridge trail
Mckay pasture trail
Firewarden's trail
Cellphone tower access trail
You can also walk up Shawnee Peak ski trai and contine on over to the fire tower on North Ridge trail
Favorite trails: Ledge's trail
Bald Peak - Sue's way- North Ridge trail
The views from Shawnee peak also great
Best time to go: Easiest in Summer, A great winter hike
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: Pleasant Mt. is one of the best bangs for the buck. You have great views for a relatively short hike. The best views are on the McKay pasture trail and the Ledges trail. View from the top outstanding
What I disliked: Bald Peak trail including Sue's way-North Ridge not always well marked. It is possible to get off the trail.
Additional comments: Take two cars. Leave one at the North Peak trailhead and the other in Denamrk at the McKay pasture trailhead and walk across the massif. It's a great hike.
Submitted by: Ed and Duffy
from: Bridgton
Date submitted: May 12, 2005

4          

Trail Name: Pleasant Mountain
I have hiked there: Once
I last hiked there in: May, 2003
Trails that I hiked: Fire Warden's trail to summit.
Favorite trails:
Best time to go: spring/summer
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: The trails were well groomed and gradually increased in difficulty over the course of the ascent. The approach is beautiful and as you ascend the hiking becomes moderately challenging.
What I disliked: You must pay attention for markers.
Comments: I am looking forward to hiking pleasant mountain again.
Submitted by: ck
from: portland, me
Date submitted: May 25, 2003

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Area name: Pleasant Mountain
Times hiked: Once
Date last hiked: Apr, 2002
Trails hiked: Blue Trail
Favourite trails:
Best time to go: Spring
Trail marking: Poor
Trail maintenance: Poor
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: The trails can be difficult to comprehend from the surroundings, but if you know the geography of the mountain, you can get to where you want to go without any problems.
What I disliked: The base of the mountain was far worse than anything on the hike, there was too much timber and water.
Comments: Overall I think Pleasant Mountain is a very good mountain in Western Maine. On a clear day looking west from Lewiston-Auburn, Pleasant Mountain is one of the most visible terrains in the western horizon (Besides Mt. Washington). Anyone who wants a quick workout, this is the perfect place.
Submitted by: PDS
from: Lewiston, ME
Date submitted: Sept 19, 2002

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Area name: Pleasant Mountain
Times hiked: Once
Date last hiked: August, 2002
Trails hiked: Fire Wardens trail to the summit.
Favourite trails:
Best time to go: Spring or Fall
Trail marking: Poor
Trail maintenance: Fair
Rating: 2 stars
What I liked: The layout of the trail was wide and easy to manuever on.
What I disliked: The ascent was a bit steeper than we had expected. The hiking book that we were referring to called it moderate and it was ever bit of that! We at times were concerned about being on the right trail as the trails were poorly marked.
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Submitted by: Mary
from: Chelmsford, Ma.
Date submitted: Aug 16, 2002

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Area name: Pleasant Mountain
Times hiked: Once
Date last hiked: July, 2002
Trails hiked: Pleasant Mtn - summit trail from the west off of Warren road.
Favourite trails:
Best time to go: would have to be winter, not passable in the summer
Trail marking: Poor
Trail maintenance: Poor
Rating: 0.5 stars
What I liked: overgrown with downed trees, overgrowth, etc. Scenery is nice at the top
What I disliked: overgrown
Comments:
Submitted by: Steve Thiboutot
from: Portland, Maine
Date submitted: July 18, 2002

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