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Pleasant Mountain
Denmark, ME
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking down the Ledges Trail
Route: Ledges Trail
Though it was raining down south, it was a fairly dry day further north.
Starting at the trailhead, I jogged for about three quarters of a mile, switching over to a walking pace when the going got rough and the heat rougher. Though cloudy, the views from the ledges were quite nice. The air had a fall scent to it.
Reaching the summit, the views were strong - to the northwest, it was still a sunny day. After taking some time on the breezy summit, I headed back down, jogging again below the ledges.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Pleasant Mountain |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Tuesday, August 24, 2007 |
| Hike Commenced: |
5:32 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
500' |
| Destination: |
Pleasant Mountain |
| Ascent Commenced: |
5:32 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
6:15 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:43 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
500' |
| Summit Elevation: |
2,006' |
| Distance: |
1.8 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
1,526' |
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| Hike Ended: |
7:12 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:40 |
| Hike Distance: |
3.6 miles |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
1,546' |
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Ledges Trail trailhead
Creeping Bellflower? near the summit of Pleasant Mountain
Looking west at the White Mountains from Pleasant Mountain
Directions to trailhead: From 302, take Mountain Road south past both base areas of Shawnee Peak Ski Area. About 2 miles after, the small parking area should be visible on the left side of the road. The Ledges Trail signs and trailhead are on the right side.
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