Carey has been exploring his beloved State of Maine for nearly five decades and writing effusively about it for half that time. Want to learn about great Maine outdoor adventures, beer, travel and more around these parts? You've come to the right place!
Old Speck rises nearly 2,700 feet above Grafton Notch, topping out at a lofty elevation of 4,170 feet. The mountain, situated in Grafton Township a scant three miles east of the New Hampshire state line, is the highest point in the wild Mahoosuc Range and the 5th highest peak in Maine.
Huge day on the trail for only 11 trail miles. Steep initial ascent from Winding Stair Gap, then wonderful contouring up and around the ridges and through the gaps.
We, too, have come here for a taste of wildness that only Maine’s North Woods can imbue on one’s spirit, a temporary reprieve from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, where what matters most is the simplicity of being in this cathedral of the natural world.
Old Speck rises nearly 2,700 feet above Grafton Notch, topping out at a lofty elevation of 4,170 feet. The mountain, situated in Grafton Township a scant three miles east of the New Hampshire state line, is the highest point in the wild Mahoosuc Range and the 5th highest peak in Maine.
Open it wide, thumb through the pages, scribble some notes, pore over the maps, dream a little, and plan your next adventure or two. So many wild and scenic natural places in Maine await your footsteps, your eyes and ears, and the company of family and friends.
Walking through the mountains of Maine was a true joy and I fairly skipped along the trail. No maps or guidebooks were needed for this homey hiker; I knew every mile of the Appalachian Trail from the New Hampshire border to Katahdin by heart.
Huge day on the trail for only 11 trail miles. Steep initial ascent from Winding Stair Gap, then wonderful contouring up and around the ridges and through the gaps.
Carey is my first choice to present to an audience. His photographs complement his easy-going, natural presence. And the combination creates an experience that really draws a crowd. I know people who come to hear him are sitting there spellbound, listening to his adventurous tales, and wishing Carey would ask them to join him on his next adventure.
For many of us, hiking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine is a foolhardy and perhaps even deadly adventure. But with you, ‘Beerman,’ as our surrogate to guide us, we declare that your presentation was so excellent, so thorough, so entertaining and so informative, that we feel the very spirit of having hiked the AT ourselves. Thank you for taking us along!
The Maine Mountain Guide, an essential companion for outdoor enthusiasts since 1961, is the only comprehensive hiking guide to the mountain trails of Maine. The 11th edition of the venerable guide describes 625 trails on 300 mountains, from Acadia National Park to Aroostook County and Maine’s White Mountains to Washington County, a hiking bounty totaling close to 1,500 miles.
Full-color topographic sheet maps covers 7 popular hiking regions, while 22 topographic maps within the text complement the trail descriptions. Loaded with easy woodland walks, moderate hill climbs and strenuous mountain traverses, hikers will find the guide and maps to be an ever helpful and trusted resource, a pathway to many days of outdoor pleasure and healthful exercise on the trails through the scenic woods and mountains of Maine.
The Maine Mountain Guide (Appalachian Mountain Club, $24.95, 590 pp.) is available at outdoor retailers, bookstores, online and direct from AMC at amcstore.outdoors.org/books-maps.
Explore the full length of the rugged coast of Maine in 50 terrific hikes with AMC’s Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast, enjoying classic views, historic lighthouses, and abundant natural beauty. Walk through century-old stands of white pine in Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park. Trek Portland’s finest green spaces. Traverse the ridges of Camden Hills State Park and Acadia National Park’s Cadillac Mountain.
Explore the shoreline of Downeast Maine, from the maritime forests of Roque Bluffs State Park to the bogs of Quoddy Head State Park. With the At-a-Glance Trip Planner, you’ll find the best hikes near public transportation, great trips for kids, and routes you’ll enjoy on snowshoes or skis in winter. Whether you’re a local resident or just visiting, this book is a must-have resource for day hiking adventures along the magnificent coast of the Pine Tree State.
AMC’s Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast is available at outdoor retailers, bookstores, online and direct from AMC at amcstore.outdoors.org/books-maps.
AMC’s Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast is available at outdoor retailers, bookstores, online and direct from AMC at amcstore.outdoors.org/books-maps.
