Mount Agamenticus Part Deux
| Date: | 11-6-2025 |
| Location: | York, ME |
| Distance: | 6.32 mi |
| Elevation Gain: | 876′ |
| Total Time: | 4 hr 10 min |
| Parking: | 20+ cars |
I had a day off and weather was looking good so I decided to go back to Mount Agamenticus and make it over to Third Hill.
I was trying to figure out the best place to park for this hike. I ended up parking at the summit of the Big A. It kind of felt like cheating a little. But since I have already been to this summit and I would be hiking down and back up it seemed ok. After all, this summit is the crown jewel of this trail network so it would be foolish not to enjoy it or skip it all together.
After walking around a bit, and visiting a couple of lookout locations I had not seen before I made my way down the Sweet Fern Trail. This trail has a bunch of old ski lift towers on it rusting away. I wondered how many people have ridden this lift while it was running?
I again went down the ridge trail toward Second Hill. This time I skirted around and when up via the Second Hill Trail. Then continued down the Ridge trail over a small hill and eventually met up with the Notch Trail that would take me to Third Hill. Again, the trails were all in excellent condition.
I got to the Third Hill Trail and went up a bit then I got to the Ledge Trail and that took me up through some nice rock ledges and a few “look out” spots but they were mostly overgown with no views. I’m surprised that there is not great view of the Big A.
Once at the top I took a quick break and just hung out for a bit. After my break I continued down the Third Hill Trail to the Great Marsh Trail. I decided to follow this trail to the road. But when I got about .25 miles from the road there was a no trespassing sign so I decided to bushwack toward another trail that did lead to the road.
I followed Old Mountain Road up to the base of the Big A and started climbing up on Porcupine then Rocky Road, Harline and Summit Staircase back to the Top of Agamenticus.
Of course I had to go stand on the summit. This time though I noticed all the schulpters on the railing. They were all of historic buildings and faced the direction of the real building. Very cool. The only one I recognized was Nubble Light House. Oh and Mount Washington too.
Hiking from top to bottom and back up to the top was an interesting experience. I think I enjoy bottom to top, but it was nice to switch it up.
