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Natural Resources Council of Maine

Protecting the Nature of Maine

Coburn Mountain

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    Stacie family heading up Coburn

    Stacie family heading up Coburn

    Chosen By: Stacie Haines, Membership Director

    Location: Jackman, Somerset County

    Description: The hiking trail follows an old logging road for a good portion of the way until it veers off through the woods for a steeper incline to the top. There is a heart-pounding tower climb at the top of the mountain.

    Activities: Hiking, wildlife viewing, birding, photography

    Favorite Season(s) to Visit: Summer and fall

    Why It’s Special: This is really off the beaten path, and it’s quite unlikely that you will encounter other hikers, and quite likely that you will encounter moose and other wildlife. The 360-degree views from the top of Coburn Mountain in every direction are amazing. The broccoli forest below, chains of lakes, and impressive peaks in the distance really make it a hiking trip to remember.

    Tips: This trail isn’t well maintained. I recommend bringing a map or trail guide. The extra effort to find the trailhead and stay on the trail is rewarded with breath-taking views and encounters with wildlife.

    More info and directions: http://www.nhmountainhiking.com/hike/coburn/directions.html

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    Coburn Mountain 45.468382, -70.129787 Coburn Mountain, Jackman, Somerset County: The hiking trail follows an old logging road for a good portion of the way until it veers off through the woods for a steeper incline to the top. There is a heart-pounding tower climb at the top of the mountain.  View MoreCoburn Mountain, Northwest Somerset, ME, United States (Directions)

    About Stacie Haines, Membership Director

    After more than a decade away, Stacie returned to her home state of Maine. She received a B.S. in Environmental Studies at the University of Vermont. Her experiences include a few years in Niger, West Africa , where she served in the Peace Corps, several years in Vermont and Oregon at environmental and educational non-profits, and a teaching position outside Beijing, China. Upon her return to Maine, Stacie landed at Maine Audubon before joining the staff at NRCM. Stacie and her husband, Efrain, enjoy hiking, canoeing, camping, and otherwise introducing their two children to the outdoors.