Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
is occasionally blocked by fallen chock stones. It is no longer open to hik-
ers, but is listed here as many folks will undoubtedly seek it out.
Anyone with a fear of heights or who lacks
good physical dexterity or the proper gear
should avoid this route.
From the top of the chimney it is only a few hundred yards to the summit.
At the intersection with the Old Chimney Trail, the Loop Trail cuts to the
right, heads east for a time and then cuts left and rises steeply. As it tra-
verses a rocky slide the trail passes under fallen boulders in a section
called “Fat Man's Misery.” It then rises steeply to the top and joins the
Ridge Trail. It is only a short ways (left) to the summit. From the top
there are great views of surrounding peaks.
Both these routes are very strenuous.
Rock Climbing
Bear Mountain Climbing School.
Custom rock climbing in-
struction and four-season hiking in the White Mountains. All-
day or multiple-day ski touring. Winter climbing instruction and
telmark skiing instruction.
452-2547.
Golfing
Greens fees vary greatly according to the popularity of the course
and the time of year.
The Bethel Inn and Country Club
, Town Common, Bethel.
6,663 yards, par 72. April-October. 18 holes.
824-2175 .
Bridgton Highlands Country Club
, Lower Ridge Road, Bridgton.
6,039/5,795 yards, par 72 men, par 74 ladies. 18 holes. May 1-October 31.
647-3491.
Green Acres Inn and Golf Course
, Canton. 1,750 yard. 9 holes.
597-
2333.
Sugarloaf Golf Club
, Carrabassett Valley. 6,950/6,450/5,376 yards, par
72. 18 holes. May 15-October 15.
237-2000.
Kennebec Heights Country Club,
1 Fairway Lane, Farmingdale.
6,000 yards, par 70. 18 holes. April-October.
582-2000.
Sandy River Golf Course
, George Thomas Road, Farmington. 1,336
yards, par 3. 9 holes. Mid-April through November 1.
778-2492.
