The quickest way to reach the summit of Mount Agamenticus is simply to drive to the top, but what’s the fun of that? This is especially true for a dog that wants to get some exercise along the way. Dogs on leashes are allowed in the “Mount A” Conservation Region. The 10,000-plus acres offer plenty of room to roam, while a network of 14 well-marked trails provides guidance to the dogs’ owners. Even going only halfway up the mountain via the Ring Trail Loop is a worthwhile adventure, with highlights including good vantage points and the remnants of a former ski area.

Six trails go to the summit of Mount Agamenticus. The Ring Trail Loop and the Goosefoot and Wintergreen Trails start at the base and connect to other trails.
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Reaching a good vantage point doesn't require much of a climb on any of the Mount Agamenticus network of trails.
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The fire tower located next to an old ski lift is one of the Mount Agamenticus landmarks.
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The sunsets can be spectacular in Maine, especially when viewed from even a slight gain in elevation.
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This visitor to the Sweet Fern Trail may not appreciate its history as a ski run. The "Big A" ski area operated for seven years before closing in the early 1970s.
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Part of a ski lift from the old "Big A" is visible from the Ring Trail Loop. The trail goes halfway up the mountain and crosses some former ski runs.
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As you may have heard, autumn is a wonderful time to visit Maine. The landscape surrounding Mount Agamenticus creates some great views.
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The variety of trails is a hallmark of the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region. Six different trails go to the summit, with connections from three trails that start at the base: the Ring Trail Loop and the Goosefoot and Wintergreen Trails. For more information, see the Agamenticus website.

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