I feel the need to preface all of my nature reviews with this: being 90% forested and having around 3,500 miles of coastline, Maine has a tremendous amount of spaces, walkways, paths, and trails of all kinds and of all levels. There's something for everyone. What I'm reviewing is how a spot compares to similar outdoor spots in my personal opinion. Being in nature - and remembering to carry in, carry out - is always five stars! :) Parking? Yes. Loop trail? Yes. Well marked signs? Yes. Element of surprise? Yes. This is the first time I've been at a trail where I've seen trail volunteers! There were a dozen or so folks midway up the trail working on maintenance and drainage, and they were all so friendly. Thanks for taking care of this pretty little climb, Greater Lovell Land Trust folks! This is a shorter trail, 1.4 miles, that leads up to the 1,253 foot Sabattus Mountain. The trail will bring you through mixed growth forest and some moderately difficult sections of exposed ledge. As you approach the summit, it actually becomes less steep and rooty. The expansive overlook along the cliffs offer near panoramic views of Keyes Pond, Kezar Lake, and - in the distance - Pleasant Mountain and the Whites. Take a seat on the rocks, or - if you're lucky! - the memorial bench for a picnic. Exceptional birdwatching from here too. Please stay on the trail, know that this area is open to hunting during firearms season. (Coming in summer? There's *lots* of wasps/yellow jackets because of the increase of goldenrod here [so I was told].) read more

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I have to say that this was my favorite hike of all time!! First I would like to mention that this is definitely a moderate trail! It's very steep but also decently short! I was lucky enough to get to the top before it started raining today, but lucky it was not a slippery hike down either. Some of the Cons of this hike goes as follows: * The roots were everywhere along the trail which may be difficult for children and is definitely no where near handicap accessible * The only other review for this mountain here on Yelp mentioned how buggy it was 6 months ago from today, May 24, 2023, and it still was extreme. We tried as much bug spray as anyone could humanly handle and I still got bit up quite a bit * Without the proper preparation like prior experience and or stretching/warming up beforehand, it definitely leaves you strained and very tired * For AT&T customers (at least) there is absolutely no service until you get pretty far up the mountain, this included most of the ride to the parking area and the area itself Despite all of these things all of the Pros make up for it These include: * Amazing Scenic Views * How short the trail actually is * The stunning raw quartz at the top * The amount of Wildlife * The amazing photo opportunities If you're either experienced or up for a little bit of a challenge I 100% recommend this trail! (P.s. playing some of my favorite songs while walking definitely added to the experience) read more

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