Dizzy heights

As it turned out, the heights weren’t the highest we’ve hiked, climbed or scrambled in the past, but on a warm fall day, and starting at sea level, the near 1400 feet up felt high enough. Got an endorphin high for sure!

Get high

If you’re ever in the vicinity of Camden, Maine, and you’re looking for a mostly moderate (and, in parts, challenging) hike with spectacular views from the heights, then I heartily recommend the Mt Megunticook Trail at Camden Hills State Park.

Happy trails

The hike up through a red, gold and green mixed forest on well maintained trails is pretty special, and if the trail only meandered through the woods you’d be happy enough.

The bonus is, with a little leg and lung workout up some steep sections (steps made from rock slabs and a couple of short and potentially slippery boulder scrambles if it was a rainy day) you’ll emerge up top and enjoy amazing scenes over Penobscot Bay and across the low hills and mountains of the nearby Maine interior.

Some elevation

I’ll let the photos do the work this week – and, as much as I like these images, honestly, they don’t capture the magnificence of the place. You’ll just have to visit! You’d be dizzy with delight, I promise you!

Delight

Thanks for reading, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Not even winded, no sir…

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I am a would be outdoorsman - that is if I had more time, skills and knowledge. When I can, I love being outdoors, just camping, hiking, snowboarding, xc skiing, snowshoeing, paddling a canoe or trying something new. What I lack in ability, I make up for in enthusiasm and having a go. I'd never really survive for long out there in the wild, but I enjoy pretending I could if I had to...

10 thoughts on “Dizzy heights”

  1. I’ve read plenty of words about the Camden hills before, but your reflections on this area attain a height for me unlike all others. Thank you! The place is on my list for stops in Maine the next time I am up in there.

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  2. Wow, looks so beautiful. Love all those vivid colours and the views look spectacular. Don’t think I could hike it at the moment with my still recovering ankle but any other time it’d be a definite go to. Happy trails Adam and have a great weekend. 😊

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  4. Love the photos and what a fabulous hike!! During all this election stress, it was very nice to spend a few moments here appreciating the beauty you discovered while visiting. What a wonderful fall and camping season you guys had this year! Please send as much Canadian optimism as possible our way this week!!🙂

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    1. Thank you! It was the best hike of the year (so far?!)
      Oh god, the stress, and we don’t live there, but many friends and family who do…
      Been reading and listening to some of the coverage, and enjoyed hearing that the H/W camp is “nauseously optimistic” – I’d agree and settle for that!
      Look after yourself, whatever the result!

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