July 9th Hike Location Change

Due to the poor trail condition and abundance of mosquitoes and black flies at Lead Mtn, the hike for Thursday July 9th has been changed to Peaked and Little Peaked Mountains in Clifton (aka Chick and Little Chick Hills).
This is a strenuous hike with about a 700 foot gain to Little Peaked Mtn, a 700 foot descent to the col and another 800 foot gain to Peaked Mtn. On a good day both mountains offer views of five lakes, the Penobscot River, the mountains of MDI, and Mount Katahdin.
An alternative hike, for those wishing to get the views but not wanting to climb both mountains, is to follow the jeep road (1.3 miles) to the top of Peaked Mountain. This is a moderate hike with loose rock and an elevation gain of about 800 feet.
Both groups can meet at the top of Peaked Mtn for lunch and sight seeing. We can all hike back down to the parking area together.
Be sure to contact Gloria H if you plant to attend.