Mount Agamenticus, York

By ANDREW RUSSELL

Copyright © 2003 Blethen Maine Newspapers Inc.

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Trail name: Summit Trail on Mount Agamenticus Nearest town: Cape Neddick, York Region: Southern Coast Length: 1.5 mile loop Difficulty: Advanced Beginner Elevation: 692 feet Other: No facilities. Directions: From Route 1 in the Cape Neddick area, take the Mount Agamenticus Road west, over the Maine Turnpike, and look for signs for the mountain. There is a road to the top, and you can park there (there are horse stables and a former ski lodge). There are also parking areas at the base of the mountain. Maps: Get driving directions from MapQuest. View a topo map from Maptech MapServer.

This 7,000-acre preserve contains miles of trails used by hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians, all converging on a 500-foot summit with views of the southern coast and White Mountains. For a 1.5-mile loop that the kids will enjoy, take the Summit Trail to Ring Trail to Witch Hazel to Vulture View and back to Ring. Elevation change is minimal, but there are plenty of views. To get there, follow the signs off U.S. Route 1.

Andrew Russell is an editor for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. He can be reached at (207) 791-6380 or at: arussell@pressherald.com.