Whitecap Mountain - Maine 100 Mile Wilderness
Hiking Trail
Hard
6.38 mi
2,186 ft
7.7 mile summit hike on the AT in the middle of Maine's 100 Mile Wilderness
Whitecap Mountain is an excellent hike on the AT, right in the middle of Maine's 100 mile wilderness. The out-and-back hike is 7.7 miles with about 2,700 feet of elevation gain. At the summit you are rewarded with expansive views over Maine's north woods.
Trail Head Directions: Directions: From the blinking light in the center of Greenville travel north 17.2 miles on Lily Bay Road and turn right onto the Frenchtown Road. Continue down Frenchtown Road without turning off any side roads, following the signs beyond West Branch Pond Camps. At 31.1 miles you will arrive at a gate and small parking area. The trailhead is 1/4 mile beyond the gate.
For more info and photos, please visit my blog:
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Whitecap Mountain is an excellent hike on the AT, right in the middle of Maine's 100 mile wilderness. The out-and-back hike is 7.7 miles with about 2,700 feet of elevation gain. At the summit you are rewarded with expansive views over Maine's north woods.
Trail Head Directions: Directions: From the blinking light in the center of Greenville travel north 17.2 miles on Lily Bay Road and turn right onto the Frenchtown Road. Continue down Frenchtown Road without turning off any side roads, following the signs beyond West Branch Pond Camps. At 31.1 miles you will arrive at a gate and small parking area. The trailhead is 1/4 mile beyond the gate.
For more info and photos, please visit my blog:
<a href=" Mountain - Eric's Maine Life</a>
Created By
Eric Sturgeon
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Trail Climb | 0.54 mi | 344 ft | 12.0% |
| Appalachian Trail Climb | 2.28 mi | 1,722 ft | 14.3% |