Difference between revisions of "Saddleback Mountain"
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Saddleback Mountain is a mountain located in Franklin County, Maine. It has two main peaks, Saddleback itself and a sub peak, The Horn. There is a ridge that descends slightly between the two, giving it the profile of a saddle when viewed from afar. Saddleback's peak elevation is 2446 feet and The Horn is 4041 feet at its highest. The Appalachian Trail runs over the summit and along the ridge between the two peaks. The first campsite 1.4 miles from the trail head features Piazza Rock, a huge cantilevered boulder. This campsite also has a double outhouse with a board game in between the two toilets. [[Buzzard's Roost]] or [[Eagle's Nest]] usually does the [[trip]] to Saddleback. | Saddleback Mountain is a mountain located in Franklin County, Maine. It has two main peaks, Saddleback itself and a sub peak, The Horn. There is a ridge that descends slightly between the two, giving it the profile of a saddle when viewed from afar. Saddleback's peak elevation is 2446 feet and The Horn is 4041 feet at its highest. The Appalachian Trail runs over the summit and along the ridge between the two peaks. The first campsite 1.4 miles from the trail head features Piazza Rock, a huge cantilevered boulder. This campsite also has a double outhouse with a board game in between the two toilets. [[Buzzard's Roost]] or [[Eagle's Nest]] usually does the [[trip]] to Saddleback. | ||
Revision as of 12:48, 27 September 2008
Saddleback Mountain is a mountain located in Franklin County, Maine. It has two main peaks, Saddleback itself and a sub peak, The Horn. There is a ridge that descends slightly between the two, giving it the profile of a saddle when viewed from afar. Saddleback's peak elevation is 2446 feet and The Horn is 4041 feet at its highest. The Appalachian Trail runs over the summit and along the ridge between the two peaks. The first campsite 1.4 miles from the trail head features Piazza Rock, a huge cantilevered boulder. This campsite also has a double outhouse with a board game in between the two toilets. Buzzard's Roost or Eagle's Nest usually does the trip to Saddleback.
