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Old Speck


Highlights:

Ice, Tower, Grand Views, Rugged trail
Near:Errol, NH
Scenery:
Distance:8 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:2708 ft
Hike Time:6 hours
Difficulty:Strenuous
Trail Condition:Poorly maintained trail
HikeType:Out and Back


Summary: Terrain starts steep with an ascent of the eyebrow from either the right or the left side. The first mile rises about 1000 feel. After reaching the top of the eyebrow you follow a steady standard New England rocky rise until you get to the summit run.

The summit is wooded but the state has cleared some trees and built a tower for better views.

Old Speck is Maines 3rd largest mountain at 4180 feet.

Trailhead: Take Route 26 from Newry toward Upton. Trail head is clearly marked on left side of road several miles after Screw Auger Falls. (Lat:44.5706 Lon:-70.95391)
Trail Guides for Old Speck:
DeLormes Maine Atlas and Gazetteer
by DeLorme (DeLorme)

Best Seasons: Year-Round
User Groups: Hikers, Dogs,
Ranger Contact: Grafton Notch State Park season: (207) 824-2912 Off season: (207) 624-6080
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jon Willard, who has posted  54 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here.
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