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Boundary Bald Mountain is a mountain located in Somerset County, Maine, about 7.5 mi (12.1 km) southeast of the Canada–US border with Quebec. Boundary Bald Mountain is flanked to the east by Ironbound Mountain, and to the west by Sandy Bay Mountain.
The north side of Boundary Bald Mountain drains via Alder Brook, Fish Brook, and Hale Brook (east to west) into the South Branch of the Penobscot River, then into the West Branch, the main stem of the Penobscot, and into Penobscot Bay. The south side of Boundary Bald Mountain drains via Churchill Stream, Upper Churchill Stream, and Heald Stream (east to west) into the Moose River, then into the Kennebec River, and into the Gulf of Maine.
Bald Mountain is a mountain located in Somerset County, Maine. With an elevation of 2,743 feet (835 m), Bald Mountain is the highest peak in the state of Maine. The mountain is part of the Appalachian Mountains and is flanked by two other mountains, Bigelow Mountain to the north and Saddleback Mountain to the south. The mountain is home to a number of hiking trails, including the Appalachian Trail, which passes over the summit. The mountain is also popular for skiing and snowboarding, with two ski resorts located on its slopes.
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Everything you need to know before you goStarting Point
The Bald Mountain trails are located in the town of Madison, Maine. To get to the start of the trails, take Route 201 north from Skowhegan, Maine. The trailhead is located on the left side of the road, just past the intersection of Routes 201 and 150.
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- → Salomon Elixir Tour Mid WP · 203.38 $
- Layered clothing Essential
- Rain jacket Essential
- Trekking poles
- → Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork · 69.99 $
- Headlamp
- → Petzl Actik Core 625 · 103.95 $
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