Mt Tom directions
The last time we hiked Mt Tom was July 25th of last year: Here’s what Allen sent out at that time. He was planning on swimming after the hike in the Saco River. We haven’t spoken about whether that’s in our plan or not for this week. End of July is a bit hotter than mid June.
July 25 – Easy – Mount Tom and Swim in the Saco River (1,073 ft), Fryeburg, ME. 2.0 mi RT with 573 ft elevation gain. RT hiking 1.5 hours. RT driving 1.25 hours.
Meet at the Denmark church at 8:30 am. This is a familiar hike to the ledges atop the mountain that looms over the Saco River east of Fryeburg. Our last hike here was in April 2024. We’ll climb via the old trail that starts at the Menotomy Cemetery and descend via the West Ridge Trail built by the Nature Conservancy, or the other way around depending on what the group wants to do when we get to the trailhead. We will need to spot cars at the West Ridge trailhead to shuttle hikers at the end of the hike.
Directions to the old trailhead – Take US Route 302 East from Fryeburg and turn left onto Menotomy Road. Follow Menotomy Road for 2.3 miles to the Menotomy Road Cemetery on the right. Parking is along the side of the road at the Cemetery. The trail starts just north along Menotomy Road at a barn on the same side of the road, and initially goes near several homes. Please stay on the trail and respect the private owners who have allowed hikers to go through their back yards.
Directions to the Nature Conservancy trailhead – Take US Route 302 East from Fryeburg and turn left onto Menotomy Road. Follow Menotomy Road for 0.9 miles to the Mount Tom Trailhead on the right. There is a large trailhead parking lot (not plowed out in winter). The Nature Conservancy Preserve is open for day use only, and they ask that group size be limited to 12. Please carry out all of your trash. Dogs and domesticated animals are not allowed on the preserve. No fires, fireworks or smoking. ATV’s, bikes, and vehicles are prohibited.
It is unclear at this point in time which parking lot, the trip leader wants us to meet him at. It may be he is thinking about meeting at the church and deciding then. If you do not hear further, let us assume that we will meet at the Nature Conservancy Trailhead as the lot is larger.
More info about the preserve is here: https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/mt-tom-preserve/
This lot is located at 44°02’10.4″N 70°55’48.1″W
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Jacob has baked another carrot cake to share at the end of thIS hike. He tends to do this every year at about this time.
THE PARADE
It’s been a long tradition for the Denmark Hikers to Hike in the Denmark fourth of July Parade.
It’s been a couple of year tradition for Jacob and his wife Rena to watch the parade from the sidelines up between the cemetery and the municipal parking lot and to cheer Phil when he comes up the hill leading the Denmark Hikers.
Some years it is only Phil leading but without a group. He’s really hoping to have company.
If no one chhooses to accompany him,, he threatens to drive his antique tractor in the parade.
If you want to be in the parade contact Phil Johnson by email. Phil Johnson<psj56@yahoo.com>
The Reverend John Patrick and the Denmark Church sell a decent lobster roll lunch that includes a Whoopie Pie in the town hall’s basement just after the parade finishes. However, you must preorder if you want to get lunch.
Here’s the info the church ladies have posted:
“You MUST preorder. Leave name and how many lunches you want to order.
Call and preorder right thru Wednesday, July 3rd or until we sell out.
The lunch will include lobster and a roll, coleslaw, chips, water and a homemade Whoopie Pie for $25.
If you prefer a Red Hot Dog lunch, it includes all the same sides all for $15 each.
You can take it to Go or Eat inside in comfort! Leave a message on machine: 207-452-2423
Please come and enjoy!!!
You must Pre-Order!
Please share and help us get the word out.
Call 207-452-2423 Leave message if no answer.
You will be able to pay when you come to pick it up.
Thank you and see you soon!
The whoopie pies btw are made from a secret recipe.
Remember: Friday’s Hike: Mt Tom in Fryburg.
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