I did the Eyebrow Loop on the way down, which had some steep parts that I will do going up next time. There is a thirteen mile trail that leaves Route 26 and heads up this face of Old Speck to the summit that I also have to do sometime, the western section of Grafton Loop Trail. Hiked up eyebrow and down the AT. Some steep sections, but a well maintained trails with mostly good footholds, and a few really nice views on the way to the top. Old Speck, ME: Trails: Old Speck Trail, Mahoosuc: Date of Hike: Friday, January 8, 2021: Parking/Access Road Notes: Parking lot is plowed : ... Water Crossing Notes: Trail Maintenance Notes: Dog-Related Notes: Sherlock had a great time : Bugs: Lost and Found: Comments: Conditions were great. A video compilation from our hike to Old Speck Mountain in Maine. It took about 5 and a half hours total. That’s the easy end though, not the hard part. by Daren Worcester 2. As I was sitting there a hiker that I hadn’t met before, 77, passed me and stopped to chat. Old Speck was a great hike, but much more demanding than similar length Crawford Notch-Mt Pierce trail. We went 11/8 was in the 50-60s and had a week to melt off snow. Super navigable, lots of challenging grade, and some clearly gorgeous views (was socked in today!). Old Speck Mountain Trail is a 7.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Newry, Maine that features a waterfall. Just really long. The views didn’t wow me, but the tower was cool. The left fork stays at a moderate grade but eventually merges with the Eyebrow trail shortly. The Old Speck Trail very quickly hits an intersection with the Eyebrow Trail. Camping is not allowed in the State park, but outside of this area camping is permitted. It is part of the Mahoosuc Range. The trail takes you to the summit of Old Speck Mountain and a fire tower where you can get panoramic 360 degree views. Old Speck Mountain currently features a hiking trail and an observation tower. Take a sharp right turn onto 26A North. It's been about two years now since I first told Desi that we would do this hike. Great long hike with varied terrain. Old Speck Mountain, ME: Trails: Old Speck Trail: Date of Hike: Sunday, April 19, 2020: Parking/Access Road Notes: Parking lot is plowed. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Moving at a fast pace and taking very few breaks I reached the summit after about two hours. Incredible 360 panoramic views at the top, especially if you climb the tower, which is super fun. You'll want the crampons as the trail is very steep in places and gets icy. Mileage: 6.80 Elevation gain: 3050' Trails used: Eyebrow Trail, Old Speck Trail (Appalachian Trail), Mahoosuc Trail. It is also part of the Eastern White Mountains that stretches from New Hampshire to Maine. North wind around 25 mph. The Appalachian Trail, which runs from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. Total time was 4:40 including 20 minutes in the tower. The waterfalls and slides along the trail made it worth it. 0.4 miles from the trailhead, there is a split with a right fork climbing The Eyebrow, a steep hike up a cliff face with excellent views. A quarter mile from the trailhead, the trail splits with the right fork climbing steeply up and over the Eyebrow, an exposed, crescent shaped cliff face with good views. Below is the next four days of weather for Old Speck Mountain. We were passing groups every couple of minutes and had to wait in line to climb the fire tower. Beautiful day hike. Took me a little over two hours to get back down, and my dogs were barking by the end. No permits or fees to park here. We actually tried to do table rock but we ended up on old speck by mistake. Monday Night Ice forming from early on and light traction recommended on the upper sections. Look for the AT parking area on the left side of the road that will take you up Old Speck. NH Appalachian Trail: The Mahoosuc Range. The view was great but hazy probably due to smoke from fires out west. Old Speck Trail (7.6 miles round trip, advanced): Old Speck Trail is a challenging hike with spectacular views from an open observation tower at the summit. Old Speck Mountain Driving Directions: Top: From I-95, take exit 63 for US-202/ME-115/ME-4 towards ME-26/Gray/New Gloucester. The Eyebrow Trail is quite steep at parts and was a little sketchy when I tried to descend that way, hence going back around and down Old Speck. It took us a little under 6 hours round trip. Old Speck is a three hour drive for me, but the closest Maine 4000-footer. I recommend going up the Eyebrow Trail and then going back down the Old Speck Trail. The trail is only recommended for very experienced adventurers and is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and snowshoeing. To descend, simply retrace your steps the way you came back to the trailhead parking lot. Andrea is a writer, hiker, and adventurer from New England. The Eyebrow Trail rejoins the Old Speck Trail after about a mile and I took that the rest of the way to the summit. by Daren Worcester 3. Believe it or not spikes and snowshoes would have helped with footing. We were glad to have hefty midlayers and our heavy Hestra gloves and hand warmers. The AT runs .3 miles away from the summit of Old Speck. But for today the focus is all on Old Speck Trail and The Eyebrow. Take a left onto ME-26 and follow it 12 miles to the Grafton Notch State Park. A slight chance of snow showers before 7am. Loved the trail! Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. took the eyebrow trail up. It goes up the Centenials Trail instead of the Old AT which followed the Mahoosuc Trail in its entirety. It is also part of the Eastern White Mountains that stretch from New Hampshire to Maine. The trails gets pretty steep at some points but is overall a nice, gradual climb. 0.4 miles from the trailhead, there is a split with a right fork climbing The Eyebrow, a steep hike up a cliff face with excellent views. Standard Route. It reminds me of some of the photos and videos I’ve seen from the Pacific Northwest. About 3.5 miles from the parking area, the AT turns right, and the summit of Old Speck is a few hundred feet on the left hand side after emerging from the gradual, forested ridge. It was spectacular. Great hike. Hope to try again when it should be flowing. Great all around hike. Having finished the NH48 a couple years, we have started our quest for the NE 67. Old Speck is in Grafton Notch State Park and we started at the Appalachian Trail parking lot. Firewardens Trail State: ME: The Old Speck Firewardens Trail ascended directly from Grafton Notch to the summit of Old Speck, making it one of the steepest trails in New England. Ascending Maine’s third highest mountain (fourth highest peak) at 4,180 feet, the trail itself has 2,700 feet of elevation gain featuring stop-and-stare scenery with steep climbs that will get your heart pumping and intermittent plateaus to catch your breath. I’m not the most fit person in the world but I consider myself definitely FAR better than the average. Take a left after the exit ramp onto Route 4. Old Speck Grafton Loop Trail Hike Part 2: Western Section. Surface Conditions: The 36-foot observation tower gets you way above the trees for a huge 360-degree vista, the … Take a right onto 26A North. We did see a bear in the area so make sure you have something to make noise and scare it off. The summit is wooded with limited views but an old fire tower offers an excellent 360-degree view. The climb makes you work for it. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. There is an old firetower on top that may or may not be accessible to climb depending on the season and time of the week. The Speck Pond Campsite offers hikers tent platforms, an AT-style shelter, and a composting privy. From horizontal lines in the snow, I could tell that skiers had slid down the steep and narrow trail sideways, taking down with them all of the boot-mark texture. So it goes. Wind chill values as low as -6. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. It's the highest and most northeastern peak in the Mahoosuc Range of the White Mountains. Wind chill values as low as -6. Also lots of dogs on the trail today. Northwest wind 20 to 25 mph. Took eyebrow trail it was easier than reported although I could see this being difficult if icy and wet. The foliage was amazing this time of year. The most commonly used route to the summit of Old Speck follows along the AT most of the way. Wind chill values as low as 0. From the parking area, follow the white-blazed Appalachian Trail southbound along Cascade Brook. Otherwise, would have been moderate. If you do, the 360 degree view there is spectacular. To reach the summit of Old Speck, hike 1.1 miles from the Pond until you reach the summit and viewing platform. The parking area for the Old Speck Trail is located in Grafton Notch State Park, directly after Mother Walker Falls and Moose Cave. There are a few spots to fill up water early on but everything was dry near the top. The upper part gets a little steep and rocky then levels out just before reaching the trail junction that turns onto the last 0.3 mile to the summit of Old Speck Mountain. STATE: Maine TOWN: North Oxford DESTINATION: Old Speck Mountain ELEVATION: 4170 Ft SUMMIT COORDINATES: N44 34.249, W70 57.223 TRAIL: AT (Old Speck trail), Mahoosuc Trail DISTANCE: 3.8 miles one way ELEVATION GAIN: 2670 Ft 2670 Ft Just east of the New Hampshire border, this is Maine's 4th highest mountain and 5th highest peak. great hike. There are tent platforms and lean-to shelter here for hikers to spend the night. Nearing Old Speck’s peak, even red spruce becomes scarce. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. The top is a little disappointing if you don't have the nerve to climb the long ladder to the top of the fire tower. Old Speck Mountain Trail Conditions and Trip Reports are crowdsourced from many hiking websites across the Internet. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. It was hard only because of how slippery it was. A Walk on Maine’s Wild Side: 22 Days Section Hiking the Appalachian Trail. by Daren Worcester 2. Old Speck Mountain via Appalachian Trail - Maine | AllTrails Monday North wind around 25 mph. So... don’t underestimate this hike! She enjoys snowboarding, sunrise hikes, winter, night hiking, traveling, and photography. Speck Pond is located about a mile below the mountain's summit on the Appalachian Trail. To get to the Old Speck Trail parking area. On day one, we started off by climbing Old Speck Mountain, the massive 4000 footer on the south side of Grafton Notch. Old Speck has eluded Matthew and I on one too many occasions – when we hiked the Appalachian Trail we didn’t give it a second thought because it was a 0.25-mile side trial that didn’t have white blazes, and on a Mahoosuc Traverse one summer we were running to reach the car before dark and again didn’t take the side trail. Feel free to climb up the old fire tower if it is accessible. fun, but I little icy by the rungs. Sunday Night On July 16, 2017, dad did a solo hike (daughter had a planned visit to Aquaboggan) of Old Speck Mountain (4,270 ft), a fairly strenuous 7.6 miles, the fourth-highest peak in Maine, located inside Grafton Notch State Park, via the Old Speck Trail and Mahoosuc Trail, with guidance from the AMC Maine Mountain Guide and the Maine State Parks and Public Lands site, which has a map here. Trail Notes: This was my first solo hike and my first trip up Old Speck. Old Speck Mountain O44070e8 1:24,000: Route #1 : Maintained Hiking Trail Trailhead: Grafton Notch (Paved Road) 1496 ft/456 m Vertical Gain: 2664 ft/812 m Distance (one way): 4.05 mi/6.52 km: Data Source: 1:25,000 (or larger) Topographic Survey Map; Dynamic Map The trail is fantastic, but you definitely have to climb the fire tower for the reward of the vista at the top; otherwise your views are obstructed by trees. Pretty steady climb and good conditions but very dry. Old Speck Mountain is a 4,170 foot mountain located in the Mahoosuc Range in Oxford County, Maine. Useful info for spending more time in beautiful places. The Old Speck Trail, also the route of the Appalachian Trail, climbs for 3.5 miles before turning onto the Mahoosuc Trail for the final jaunt through gnarled conifers to the summit. We followed the AT both ways and it took us less than 5 hours to get back to our car, including a 30 minute lunch break at the top. On the final push up to Old Speck’s peak, the terrain once again steepened. Near the summit of Old Speck, where the AT turns to downhill, I found a nice rock to sit on at a view and decided to have my lunch there. We hiked last weekend during the drought, so the waterfall was only a drizzle. This trail brought us even with Route 26, seemingly right in the middle of Grafton Notch on a cliff basically. Finally, it was COLD. Microspikes a are must but did experience snow balling up underneath because of the temps and snow conditions. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Definitely recommend wearing multiples layers from head to toe, the top reaches freezing point with the wind chills. It was all slippery rocks. It leaves the Old Speck Trail and actually goes up a couple of hundred maybe, but then the trail passes a clearing with a daring ledge and a couple of outlook spots. Be sure to check conditions the morning of your hike as conditions change rapidly in the mountians. I think the walk through the forest on this trail was second to none. 3-4” of snow on top. This is an easily accessible mountain as it is only 4 miles from a main highway through Grafton Notch State Park. It was very cold and windy at the top but the rest of the trail was relatively sheltered. But the summit was a little anticlimactic. Old Speck Mountain Appalachian Trail and Eyebrow Loop – … Quotes " But reliable sources say [Sel] Hannah names four "complexes" that … I never expected to revisit Speck Pond after hiking the section of the Appalachian Trail from Grafton Notch down to Gentian Pond in 2009.Speck Pond is on the south side of Old Speck Mountain, a huge 4000 footer with a fire tower at the top. Take a left turn after exiting the ramp and merge onto Route 4. Travel on Success Pond road for roughly 1.5 more miles after the Mahoosuc Notch trail parking area, and the parking area is 0.8 miles down a right-hand side dirt road. Tuesday Sunday Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Overall, a beautiful and rewarding hike you should definitely check out if you're nearby! My biggest complaint was that it was extremely busy on a Saturday. Couldn’t be avoided. An alternate, much longer route to the summit starts from the Speck Pond Trailhead and ascends to the summit of  Mahoosuc Arm. Snow was soft so we kept falling through. It was so beautiful when we hiked this today (January 2021). From the parking lot, it is 3.5 miles one-way to the 0.3 mile spur trail that leads to the summit and fire tower. Fees will apply – $6 per hiker. At the border of Grafton Notch State Park and a better picture of the destination for the day. Dogs are also able to use this trail. A great AT segment. There is a great mix of trees and moss covering much of the area that make for pleasant surroundings. Description From the parking area in "The Notch" take the AT: Maine Appalachian Trail Club (ME) a short distance until you reach the junction with Eyebrow Trail… Old Speck Mountain, also known as Old Speckle Mountain, is a mountain located in Oxford County, Maine, United States. It is the highest mountain in the range, and the 4th highest mountain in the state of Maine. We definitely could have used snowshoes up top. So we picked this weekend to finally get Old Speck done since we were not going to be taking part in FOT48 (Flags on the 48). To get to the Speck Pond Trail parking area. Old Speck Mountain is a 4,170 foot mountain in the Mahoosuc Range in Oxford County, Maine. This trail was a long trial. The best hike I’ve ever done! Epic hike! Absolutely everything covered in moss. Winter Hike the Old Speck Trail in Grafton Notch State Park, Maine. Drive roughly 69 miles until you come to a parking lot on your left side for "hiking trails". The Old Speck Trail Trail is a nice, gradual climb. It was an amazing and challenging hike that was well worth it. Old Speck Mountain Trail is a 11.9 kilometer heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Newry, Maine that features a waterfall. The Old Speck Trail in Grafton Notch State Park is a near-perfect hike for intermediate hikers. Old Speck is the 4th highest mountain in the entire state of Maine. The Standard Route up Old Speck follows the AT most of the way. Layer up! Very hard but definitely worth it! Started hike at midnight and got to the peak after 3 hours sharp to watch the sunrise. From I-95, take exit 63 for US-202/ME-115/ME-4 towards ME-26/Gray/New Gloucester. There are occasional outlooks on the way up the mountain that are just as good as the summit. Conditions were good—6-12” of snow but trail was fairly packed down. Parking is free and no permits are required. This Afternoon I used micro spikes and hiking poles and would definitely recommend bringing some. Old Speck Trail (AT) The most commonly used route to the summit of Old Speck follows along the AT most of the way. It was so beautiful! Awesome trail with varied terrain. The trail will descend for about a mile until you reach Speck Pond. I took a Thursday off of work (I had to give two weeks notice) and was lucky enough to have a beautiful day! Totally worth it, what a hike! Old Speck Trail June 21, 2014. The trail is hard packed snow with no ice. Find the perfect old speck mountain stock photo. Old Speck Mountain ski area never advanced beyond very early stages of study, so there are no known ski area remains. Several points where I am sure that would be a great view. The Speck Pond Trailhead is located on Success Pond Road, which runs from Berlin, New Hampshire to Grafton Notch, Maine. Wind chill values as low as -3. Due to the danger posed, and being part of the Appalachian Trail, it was closed and traffic rerouted to the Old Speck Trail. No need to register, buy now! Did this hike Memorial day weekend of 2020. And it’s getting very chilly up there. Snow and ice was in the middle of the trail. Not many views from here unless you can. Speck Pond on the Maine Appalachian Trail. The trail is only recommended for very experienced adventurers and is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and snowshoeing. The mountain, the fourth-highest in the state, is the northeasternmost and highest of the Mahoosuc Range, the northeasternmost part of the White Mountains.Old Speck is flanked to the southwest by Mahoosuc Arm, and faces Baldpate Mountain to the northeast across Grafton … A couple had passed me on the way up and wrer now returning. Old Speck : SummitPost.org : Climbing, hiking, mountaineering. You'll be at the wooded summit in less than 4 miles. Would recommend going early or during the week, if possible. It is quite long, however, and you should be prepared for a workout. A short side trail runs off of the Appalachian Trail to the summit. by Daren Worcester 0. But, during our trip, all they did was show us what complete nothingness looked like! Old Speck Trail (Standard Route) Despite the dreary weather, I honestly enjoyed this mountain. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. This trail kind of bored me, I wish there was some sort of scrambling. It’s a steep climb, gaining 2850′ feet in 3.8 miles. A slight chance of snow showers after 1am. It was interesting, and immediately worth it. Here, heart-leaved-paper birch, balsam fir and scattered black spruce, highly tolerant of harsh weather and frequent disturbance, are the dominant canopy spe-cies. You will continue driving for roughly 70 miles until you come to a parking lot on your left and side with a sign labeled “hiking trails”. The Old Speck Trail, also the route of the Appalachian Trail, climbs for 3.5 miles before turning onto the Mahoosuc Trail for the final jaunt through gnarled conifers to the summit. My tracker said 11 miles not 7.5. Northwest wind around 15 mph. We saw plenty of dogs on the trail as well! These posts have been tagged with Old Speck Mountain ME, or … Some beautiful views. I gave myself almost 8 hours to do the hike and it took me 7 1/2 even though AllTrails says 4 1/2. Also didn’t get a good view of the sunrise because of the traveling haze the west coast, but overall a very fun and challenging hike! … Follow Rt 2 east from Bethel for 6 miles to Newry. There were some really nice ledges just below where the Eyebrow Trail rejoins the Old Speck Trail and I got to watch a family of peregrine … Took the Eyebrow trail on the way up which was probably the most challenging stretch, but there are a few tough scrambles in patches along the way. Snow was powdered sugar and then sticky as the day continued. The Appalachian Trail runs along the Mahoosuc Range 0.3 miles west of the summit of Old Speck. 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