Bald Pate Mountain, Sebago

By CAREY KISH

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Trail name: Bald Pate Mountain Nearest town: Sebago Region: Western Lakes & Mountains Length: 2 miles roundtrip Difficulty: Moderate Elevation gain: 1,000 feet Directions: Take Route 113 and turn onto Route 107. Continue past the sign for Douglas Hill for another three miles, where you'll see signs for the Bald Pate Mountain Preserve, with parking on your right. Maps: Get driving directions from MapQuest. View a topo map from Maptech MapServer.

Bald Pate Mountain (about 1,000 feet), an interesting mountain with a double peak, was probably not well known by many hikers until it became the Bald Pate Mountain Preserve. It's a two-mile round-trip hike on a well-marked trail. On the first peak, you'll be treated to fine westerly views toward Pleasant Mountain. At the main summit, there is a registration box and a monstrous rock outcrop the Bald Pate from which there are views of Sebago Lake.

To get to the trailhead, take Route 113 and turn onto Route 107. Continue past the sign for Douglas Hill for another three miles, where you'll see signs for the Bald Pate Mountain Preserve, with parking on your right.

Carey Kish of Portland is a Registered Maine Guide and has hiked and camped extensively throughout Maine. He can be reached at maineoutdoors@aol.com