メインの峡谷・トップ5

Impressive

On a sunny day in early June, we passed Thunder Hole on a circular hike from Sand Beach, via The Beehive and Gorham Mountain to Otter Point along the Ocean Path. The sea was calm and there were no signs of the tide changing anytime soon. Since we didn't want to wait two hours, we missed the spectacle, the noise and the high waves on the sea cliff. https://www.nps.gov/places/thunder-hole.htm

Today the access to the front was unfortunately closed due to rough seas. Normally the waves and spray here reach heights of up to 10 m

Orris Falls is within a 90-ft. gorge in the Orris Falls Conservation Area. This 171-acre preserve has a little bit of everything; from overlooks with great views of Mt. Agamenticus, unique geological features like Balanced Rock, and the remains of the Littlefield homestead, which dates back to the 1800s, there's lots to see here as you make your way to, or continue onward from, the falls.

The Mahoosuc Notch area is commonly known as the "hardest mile on the AT". The Appalachian Trail traverses many miles, many mountains, and many states, but this rocky section of the trail in Maine has been crowned the most difficult. The Mahoosuc Arm section stretches another mile or so up to that high point and includes a pretty rough section of trail, itself. Don't expect to move very quick for this stint of the Appalachian Trail!

The Mahoosuc Notch area is commonly known as the "hardest mile on the AT". The Appalachian Trail traverses many miles, many mountains, and many states, but this rocky section of the trail in Maine has been crowned the most difficult. The Mahoosuc Arm section stretches another mile or so up to that high point and includes a pretty rough section of trail, itself. Don't expect to do a lot of running for this stint of the Appalachian Trail!

Orris Falls is within a 90-ft. gorge in the Orris Falls Conservation Area. This 171-acre preserve has a little bit of everything; from overlooks with great views of Mt. Agamenticus, unique geological features like Balanced Rock, and the remains of the Littlefield homestead, which dates back to the 1800s, there's lots to see here as you make your way to, or continue onward from, the falls.

The Rim Trail follows the Pleasant River as it drops over 400 feet through a gorge, creating a series of epic waterfalls. The trail is technical and you can expect to climb over root steps and large boulders in places. This is best treated as an adventure run, since you ought to stop and follow the side trails to the river to take in the views of the gorge.