filed under: From Maine RT 27 in Kingfield take West Kingfield Road to Rapid Stream Road. Mt. It has a large boulder-strewn summit ridge with an old fire tower on the summit. "Maine is so sweet! After passing through Kingfield on ME-27, turn left onto West Kingfield Street. Mt. If you don't yet have a doctor's prescription, drug shop will set up a complimentary online buying cheap cialis consultation with a licensed U.S. physician who can authorize a prescription if appropriate. Some people hike alone for the solace, this dude probably doesn’t have much friends. A nice long 4 hours up from NH and started hike at the Fire Wardens trail to Mtn. Mt. Mt. Click here to buy your 4 Season Punch Pass. The summit of Mount Abraham can be reached from the AT via the blue-blazed Mount Abraham Side Trail. Mt Abraham, Spaulding and Sugarloaf are the backbone of Maine 4,000-footers and are three of the most spectacular summits in the state. Mt Abram hosts Maine’s premiere learn to ski area with a magic carpet and its own Westside Lodge. To the south, Mt. Very windy at the top, but today was warm for this time of year and once you're back in the trees it's totally fine. Natural Heritage Hikes is a project of the Maine Natural Areas Program in partnership with Maine Trail Finder. Abraham Union Middle/High School. The rocky, boulder strewn summit ridge has an old fire tower at it's apex. It’s almost leisurely in some places. In fact, Mt. Abram offers skiers & riders 1,150 vertical feet, 5 lifts, 51 trails and 2 base lodges. Abram, the ski resort in Greenwood, plans to kick off Phase 1 construction next month of what’s ultimately expected to be Maine’s largest mountain bike park. Can see from Mt Washington to Katahdin. It is one of only 13 peaks in Maine higher than 4,000 feet, all but two of which are now in public ownership. The Mountain. Def one of the easier 4K-ers. These are the perks of tackling one of Maine’s 4,000 footers! Mount Abraham is flanked to the north by Spaulding Mountain.[3]. it took us 30 minutes to drive 6 miles on the dirt road. - See 6 traveler reviews, 3 candid photos, and great deals for Greenwood, ME, at Tripadvisor. Bring warm clothes and gloves it’s definitely chilly. In fact, Mt. TRAIL CONDITIONS: Hiked on November 21st, just days after the summit had gotten a decent amount of snow. Just head down the same way you came up. The views from this summit range the the towering Adirondacks which lie over Lake Champlain, the northern and southern sections of the Green Mountains, the foothills to the west and the White Mountains to the east. The last mile is blasted rock and rubble. It is not down the a.t.v. Mt Abraham, Spaulding and Sugarloaf are the backbone of Maine 4,000-footers and are three of the most spectacular summits in the state. Awesome but longer than the 3.9 miles to the summit. Abram and you choose the season! The main peak of the mountain, known locally as Mt. Abram offers skiers & riders 1,150 vertical feet, 5 lifts, 51 trails and 2 base lodges. Tel: (802) 453.2333. Elevation: 4,017 feet it took us 6 hours just to reach the summit. Abraham! One vegetation type in particular - diapensia alpine ridge -- occurs at only two other locations in Maine. Abram Regional Health Center has been serving residents of all ages in Kingfield and surrounding communities. Abram Twp., one of Maine’s fourteen 4,000 footers, combines all these factors, but still remains an attainable challenge of a day hike, approximately 8.2 miles round-trip out from trailhead to summit and back. #65 of 67 NE 67 Michael and Irene Bowman Firewardens Trail to summit. Mount Abraham (Maine) Weather (Days 0-3): The weather forecast for Mount Abraham (Maine) is: Mostly dryFreeze-thaw conditions (max 3°C on Fri morning, min -6°C on Sat night)Winds increasing (moderate winds from the W on Fri night, near gales from the WNW by Sat night). There is a 200-acre alpine zone, old growth forests of approximately 300 years in age, at least eight rare and threatened plant and animal habitats, and spectacular mountain scenery on this 4,040 foot mountain. Abraham, "Mount Abraham ME : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost", "The ultimate sacrifice; wreck sites a reminder of military plane disasters", maineadventure.net: Mount Abraham Directions, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mount_Abraham_(Maine)&oldid=994744479, Articles with dead external links from April 2020, Articles with permanently dead external links, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 17 December 2020, at 09:21. Slickness made it precarious. Feel free to ski or snowboard a couple days and then come back to ride the bike park a couple days – or you can choose to bring a friend with you, as the pass is totally transferrable and there are NO Blackout Dates at all! Okay, a few pointers, the trail head is a little hidden behind a tree. Also, if anyone's been there recently - the trail conditions? Comments are not available on this story. Feb 26, 2016 - Mt Abraham, Spaulding and Sugarloaf are the backbone of Maine 4,000-footers and are three of the most spectacular summits in the state. Mt Abraham's extensive, alpine summit I confess that I've been a little backlogged in writing about my summer and fall adventures. Expanding to the Top. I’m not sure what all of the confusion is about regarding the distance. Mt. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Full on 360 views of the area. I knew when I hiked Mount Abraham in May I would want to return to explore the alpine area more thoroughly. You'll pass a historic fire warden cabin on the trail up. Mount Abraham viewed from the south, at the junction of Routes 142 and 145, in Freeman Township The northeast side of Mt. Traverse of Mt. The remarkable mountaintop vistas aside, what truly makes Mt. Abraham West side chair lift - bekijk 43 onthullende foto’s en video’s van Mount Abram gemaakt door Tripadvisor-leden. I'm mostly leaving this comment to add on that a regular 2WD sedan can definitely get to the parking right now (the bridges are there and seem sturdy enough), but the dirt road in is pretty rough so you'll want to take your time. Note: the trailhead is adjacent to the parking area at the end of the dirt road. Lists: New England 4,000 Footers, New England 100 Highest It was a beautiful fall day and a great hike up mount Abraham. Abraham south of Sugarloaf Mountain Maine Well guess what bro - you were like the 7th person we saw that made that recommendation to us and none of them were dicks about it until you. The mountain is named after Abraham Lincoln, former president of the United States. Either post it here or PM me - Thanks. Thanks to those that keep the trails in great shape. Remember kids, the size of the reward is in direct proportion to the size of the sacrifice. The two-man crew of No.57-376 ejected with minor injuries and the second aircraft made an emergency landing at Dow AFB.[5][6]. If you think you packed too much water. trail. Three different types of alpine communities are present, and together these rare communities provide habitat for six rare plant species. Mount Abraham, Maine – November 14, 1967 On the morning of November 14, 1967, two U.S. Air Force F-101 fighter jets took off from Otis Air Force Base in Falmouth, Massachusetts, bound for Loring Air Force Base in Maine, and from there, on to Goosebay, Labrador. The views from the top were wonderful. #65 of 67 NE 67 Michael and Irene Bowman Firewardens Trail to summit. But otherwise I enjoyed the challenge! My guess is “Abram” is a how locals with a thick Maine accent say Abraham. Abraham, Spaulding and Sugarloaf. The northern half drains into Perham Stream, then into Orbeton Stream, and the Sandy River, another tributary of the Kennebec. A view from the top of Mt. Once out on rocky approach to the summit, views were awesome. Abram") is one of the tallest mountains in Maine at 4,050 feet in elevation. The first half of the ascent is pretty flat. Katahdin. Mount Abraham is a mountain located in Franklin County, Maine. Mt. Abraham’s alpine zone is 350 acres, which is the second-largest in Maine after Katahdin, according to the AMC Maine Mountain Guide. Abraham is located in Mount Abram Township, with the remainder in Salem Township. The road getting there was a bit rough, but you can manage it. Scroll down to see more content. Since 1986 Mt. Traveling north on Route 16, there’s a fabulous view over the rooftops of Kingfield to the imposing, multi-summited ridgeline of Mt. Abram") is one of the tallest mountains in Maine at 4,050 feet in elevation.The long ridge of Mt. There is also a trail that comes up the northern side of the mountain, over from Spaulding and Sugarloaf mountains and the Appalachian Trail. Once you start tackling elevation, it doesn’t let up until you summit - which is awesome. Start early-er then 9 am. The pavement ends in about 3 miles. Families and friends return each season to enjoy time together while sharing the winter fun. THE VIEWS: Hot damn! Mt. It boasted the second largest alpine area in Maine by square acreage after Mount Katahdin. Stunning views on a clear day. Their 44 trails range from beginner slopes to tough expert runs such as Rocky's Run, and The Cliff. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. The long ridge of Mt. At 62 I’m not the fastest hiker. Take Mt. My son and my Niece (WHO ARE BOTH 9 ) and my friend are TROOPERS! Abraham so special is the huge amount of alpine terrain it supports, some 350 acres, the largest area of this fragile habitat in Maine … The start of the Mt. Mt Abraham in particular … Abraham Trail) beyond Rapid Stream is generally not plowed, resulting in a ~1.5 mile road walk. Located just south of Sugarloaf, Mt. Abraham and Appalachian Trail. Abraham trail is right there (be careful and look for the sign). Can someone give me the current directions to the trailhead for Mt Abraham in Maine? Abraham! Abram Regional Health Center Tel: (207) 265-4555 Fax: (207) 265-5004 | 25 Depot Street Kingfield, Maine 04947 | Directions The Appalachian Trail (AT), a 2,170 mi (3,490 km) National Scenic Trail from Georgia to Maine, runs between Saddleback Junior and Spaulding, passing 2 mi (3.2 km) northwest of the summit of Abraham. Mt. Abraham extends for another couple glorious miles over two additional peaks. Generally once the gets down in the boulders its take a good extended rain storm to knock it down. Abraham is drained by Rapid Stream, then into the West Branch of the Carrabassett River, the Kennebec River, and into the Gulf of Maine. At 4003 feet, Mt. Take the right after the bridges and you should come to a t-intersection. What I didn't was that it would be less than two weeks later when I returned. Once reached summit and had a break, took the Abraham side trail to the AT and onward to Spaulding mountain. Our current enrollment is approximately 665 students with approx. Feel free to ski or snowboard a couple days and then come back to ride the bike park a couple days – or you can choose to bring a friend with you, as the pass is totally transferrable and there are NO Blackout Dates at all! OVERALL: Highly recommend for anyone adventuring in the Carrabassett Valley area! The Maine Natural Areas Program is tasked with ecological monitoring of Mt. The Maine Natural Areas Program is tasked with ecological monitoring of Mt. Mt. Bristol, VT 05443. Definitely kid friendly and dog friendly. About 4 hours round trip. Pretty cool to see Sugarloaf and Burnt from the backside and the Bigelows off in the distance. Beautiful Mountain, the trail was amazing. After crossing the stream look for the trailhead about 0.5 miles down the road on the right. Last mile or so is mostly scree, but the views at the top are absolutely worth it. Three different types of alpine communities are present, and together these rare communities provide habitat for six rare plant species. Mount Abraham (4,049 ft) in Mt. Many others on the trail had crampons - I will be investing in those ASAP. Overall not too difficult- a great beginner four thousand footer. One vegetation type in particular - diapensia alpine ridge -- occurs at only two other locations in Maine. The 3,350 foot lift served some 900 vertical feet with trails more than doubling in length. 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