A Hike Much More Enjoyable Than it’s Name
Location
The Forks, Maine
Difficulty
★★★★
Distance
2.7 miles roundtrip
Don’t let the mountain name discourage you from enjoying this very worthwhile hike, while the early season it can be rather buggy, it is a great hike in the summer and fall. This gem of a hike is located in The Forks, Maine.
Mosquito Mountain is a quick hike, it is considered a bit easy on the scale of hikes because of its short distance but that it is fairly technical at certain parts. It’s approximately 2.7 miles, a quick trip that makes Mosquito one of the best hikes for sunrises, sunsets or a fast midday trip with magnificent views. Follow the red paw prints of trail markers located on rocks and trees The overlook casts a perfect view of Lake Moxie and to the north, a view of Indian Pond, which provides the water for Kennebec River whitewater rafting trips.
If you go during late July – early September, keep your eyes open for some wild blueberry bushes! They make for a great snack on the peak of the mountain.
Directions from Three Rivers
From Three Rivers head North on US-201 for about 3 miles. Take the right on to Lake Moxie Road, just before the bridge that crosses over the Kennebec River. Keep going down this road until you make it to the T-shaped intersection. Turn right onto Troutdale Road, take this dirt road for about another 2 miles. On the right side of the road there will be a big boulder with a red paw print on it, there will be a small clearing where you can park your car. From there enjoy your hike!