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Mt. Battie, Mt. Megunticook
Camden, ME

Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
The Carriage Road Trail
The Carriage Road Trail

Route: Carriage Road Trail, Mt. Battie Road, Tableland Trail, Nature Trail, Ridge Trail, Carriage Trail

Carriage Road Trail had some significant mud sections, possibly due to overnight rain. Nice views from Battie, tower and otherwise. Auto road didn't congest the summit as much as some other auto road peaks I've been to.

Took the Nature Trail by accident in the col due to missing sign/confused crowd of hikers. Turned around shortly after passing over a crag.

Didn't find any views atop Mt. Megunticook, however the Ocean Lookout .4 miles before it (big cliff views) was spectacular.

Carriage Trail was a little drier than the Carriage Road Trail, however the flats were still quite muddy.


Hike Ratings
Getting To Trailhead: Easy
Destination: Mt. Battie
Length: Moderate
Steepness: Moderate
Navigation: Easy
Views: Excellent
Crowds: Heavy
Destination: Mt. Megunticook
Length: Moderate
Steepness: Difficult
Navigation: Moderate
Views: Minimal
Crowds: Heavy


Hike Stats
Date Hiked: Saturday, June 9, 2012
Parking Elevation: 220'
Destination: Mt. Battie
Time Elapsed: 00:20
Trailhead Elevation: 220'
Summit Elevation: 800'
Vertical Gain: 580'
Destination: Mt. Megunticook
Time Elapsed: 00:53
Trailhead Elevation: 800'
Summit Elevation: 1,385'
Vertical Gain: 900'
Hike Time Elapsed: 02:14
Hike Vertical Gain: 1,550'


The Carriage Road Trail trailhead off Route 52
The Carriage Road Trail trailhead off Route 52

Looking at Camden from Mt. Battie - Click to enlarge
Looking at Camden from Mt. Battie

The Tableland Trail on the way to Mt. Megunticook
The Tableland Trail on the way to Mt. Megunticook

Looking at Camden from the Mt. Megunticook ocean view ledges - Click to enlarge
Looking at Camden from the Mt. Megunticook ocean view ledges

Directions to trailhead: From US 1 in Camden, take Route 52 North. The Carriage Road Trail will be on the right shortly thereafter. Parking is roadside.



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