There were "no trespassing' signs but we decided to proceed anyway. ( we later talked to some people we met on the trail and they said they thought the signs were directed at hunters) . When we came to a fork we took the left with the idea of returning for the right later
Off to the left as we climb
The top is open ledges with very nice views.
A little exploring revealed a trail that seemed to head down but we did not know where it went so returned the way we had come to the fork mentioned previously. ( there is some flagging but no signs on any kind on the trails)
Back at the fork we took the other trail and met some nice people who told us about the trespassing signs. They had gone up the same way we had but took the trail down that we had seen and said it made a loop.
As we climbed a bit we got closer to the base of the bluff.
There were also side trails that led to the actual face with nowhere to go but up
More pictures of the face and trails
This trail had some harder places for Kelley and we eventually reached a spot she could not get over and we turned back.
This trail had no water for Kelley to get into ( I carry drinking water) so we went to nearby Fitts Pond so she could have a swim.
After a swim we walked a part of the trail that circles the pond
We stopped here for lunch and then turned back
Yesterday was rainy but today was beautiful- upper 50's and sun- shirt sleeve hiking again. The bluff hike took us 1 3/4 hours and the pond only 3/4 of an hour.
Wow - gorgeous views! Looks like a great sunny day too. I see there's still some fall leaves hanging on. Ours are all past peak and starting to fall.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda- It was a beautiful fall day- more leaves here than most places.
DeleteI'm not crazy about heights..would have stuck to the pond trail for sure..pretty area..
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting, penbayman- it is pretty
DeleteI loved those rock faces - looks like a fun place to hike.
ReplyDeleteThanks for comment, Kim- it especially nice finally finding it.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures of the bluffs remind me of the time we hiked out on one that turned into holding on to brass rings to keep from falling to your death--once out there I told you I was afraid of heights---it was either keep moving or live the rest of your days out there--still get cold chills! Brother Tom
ReplyDeleteHi Tom- thanks for commenting- I remember that hike- sounds like you and penbayman have something in common.
ReplyDeleteIt was great meeting you both on the Eagles Bluff trail on Nov 2. We really enjoyed our hike and talking with you. It was a great day to be out and enjoying nature.
ReplyDeleteWendy
Thanks for commenting, Wendy - it was a beautiful day and I enjoyed talking with y'all too.
DeleteMy stomping grounds. My dad has a camp below the Base of Eagle Bluff forwards the Bangor Water District land. My dad leases the land from Mountanie Pond Club. I walked the Blaze trail from the top of Eagle Bluff to the Mountanie Pond Club which I'd 2.5 miles one way. Awesome area and hiked many times in the past the road past camp and the roads that goes off the road past camp. That area is so remote since the Bangor Water District land is on the other side of the camp which is on the Mountanie Pond Club Land that all around the Bangor Water District land is locked gates. In that whole area besides the Mountanie Pond Club there are only 2 other camps in that remote area. 1. My dad's camp, 2. People me and my dad knows camp (they own their own land next to where my dad's camp is). I love that place. Anyone want info about history of that land or whatever else let me know.
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting and the info, Carl
DeleteWould you say this is moderate or difficult? I've climbed several but am not as in shape due to an injury. I'd love to try it but wondered if it's too much. (?)
ReplyDeleteIt's been several years but I would say moderate rather than difficult. Don't remember what were the hard parts for Kelley but would not necessarily be hard for you. I would say worth a try.
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