Mount Agamenticus – York Maine
| Date: | 11-2-2025 |
| Location: | York, ME |
| Distance: | 6.80 mi |
| Elevation Gain: | 723′ |
| Total Time: | 4 hr 58 min |
| Parking: | Road Parking |
My buddy Jack and I set out to explore some place a little different. Mount Agamenticus is not a large mountain but it has a lot to offer.
We arrived at the Norman Mill Trail head. There is a no parking sign at the trail head itself but there are a couple of pull offs along the side of the road.
Weather was perfect. Nice breeze, clear blue skies and temps in the mid 50’s. The trail starts out like an old multi use trail. Looks like mountain bikers use this trail often.
Not to far in we came across the a cellar hole. There were a few more on our trip too. Remnants from older settlements of the 1800’s and 1900’s. This section did not have a lot of elevation and was a nice warm up.
We eventually got to a trail junction and took the Vultures View Trail. This was a direct route up. There were a couple of fun slabs too. Before long we popped out in to the bushes on just below the summit and could see the towers.
We climbed up to the summit and there was a lot going on. An old fire tower stand stood out to me right away. The tower was missing the cabin. I’m sure there is a story there.
We continued up the to the proper summit. The summit is a large disk area with a railing around it for people to enter and look in the different directions. There is also a large parking lot, bathrooms, a few more look out spots, picnic tables, etc. It was a full-blown park.
There was even an ADA trail that goes around to the different points of interest. From the summit we could see Mt. Washington and We could see the Atlantic Ocean. York Beach was not far, and we could almost see the Nubble Light House.
After some exploring we had some coffee. A now tradition with Jack. After our coffee we set out down the mountain. Down the Summit Stairs trail and over on the Big A to Sweet Fern and around and down on Witch Hazel At the end of this trail we came upon the base of an old ski lift or rope tow that started at the top.
Then over to the Ridge trail that took us up to Second Hill. Then down the ridge to Porcupine and back to Cedar and then back out the Norman Mill Trail.
These trails were all nicely maintained and each trail had a few interesting features. Lots of fun. I’ll have to go back and make it over to Third Hill. Just what would be the best approach.
