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Strong legs and low gears needed to climb. Good views of the ocean, mountains of NH and the Maine forests from the top.

Mount Agamenticus is a 692-foot peak. There are no other peaks around this one, so you get great views over the surrounding area. The ride up to the peak is challenging, but it is worth the effort for the wonderful vistas at the top.

Knox Mountain is an 801-foot mountain with the Vernon S. Walker Wildlife Management Area. The trail begins wide and gradual and gets steeper and more narrow the further up the mountain you climb. It is only about a mile to the summit from the trailhead, but you can add on a bit of mileage if you hop on the dirt road a few hundred feet west of the trailhead off of Water Street.

The Hollis Road passes over the Saco River at Salmon Falls. There are great views along the river in both directions as you pass over the water.

Knox Mountain is a local favorite and hidden gem nestled within the expansive 4,000-acre Vernon S. Walker Wildlife Management Area, which also home to Abbott Mountain just south of here. Although the trail lacks blazes or markings, it is easily to get to the summit of this ~800 foot mountain. The main trail up begin from Water Street/Route 11 near 520 Water Street in West Newfield and is clearly marked by a sign for the state's wildlife management area. This trailhead is quite small so be prepared to carpool! The wide trail begins between two fields in the trees. After passing through a forest and over small stream via a footbridge, you cross a dirt road to continue on the trail. After passing a stone wall the trail begins to get more steep as you climb to an open summit with panoramic views. The total length of the trail to the summit is about 1 mile, but if you wish to add a little extra milage to your hike, there is a westward trail (marked as a Dead End) that provides an alternative view over farmland before the summit.

Third Hill is a small summit northeast of Mount Agamenticus. This wooded summit stands at 522 feet above sea level and is a nice way to add some elevation to your day away from the more crowded Mount Agamenticus.

Second Hill is a small peak within Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region that tops out at 555 feet in elevation.

Mount Agamenticus is just a short drive over the border from Massachusetts, and only an hour north of Boston. The hill is 692 ft tall and is what is known as a monadnock, or a singular hill with no other ranges around it. The top of the hill has a variety of hiking and mountain biking routes, as well as spectacular views of the surrounding area. The remains of an old ski lift can be found on the summit.