![]() I would also skip the Fire Warden's Trail. I would skip the Bald Peak Trail (unless incorporating it in a loop with the Ledges Trail) it's a bit steep for running, and there are no veiws until the very top. The North Ridge trail from the summit to Bald Peak and back is wonderful, especially during blueberry season. The SW Ridge is wonderful in the early and late seasons, as it gets full sun and thus is snow-free later in the fall and opens up much earlier than the Ledges in the spring. ![]() The Ledges, in particular, is well-suited to trail running, as the trail is laid out perfectly, with nice switchbacks on the steep sections and it has great views starting at the halfway point and going all the way to the summit. Of the several trails up the mountain, I would rate the Ledges Trail and the Southwest Ridge trail as far and away the nicest. This little mountain is in my backyard, and to date (May 2019) I've run it 285 times. Visit Loon Echo Land Trust online or contact: ![]() This trail passes through a property that was acquired in part with funds from the Land for Maine’s Future program. For more information about the LMF program and the places it has helped to protect, please visit the LMF webpage. ![]() View the "Pleasant Mountain - Ledges Trail" guide online here. Natural Heritage Hikes is a project of the Maine Natural Areas Program in partnership with Maine Trail Finder.
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