![]() The remaining distance along the ridge to the summit is marked by cairns, orange ribbon flags, and paint blazes. The two trails merge just before reaching the summit. The Starr Trail, marked by yellow blazes and ribbons, starts at the gray gate, about 100 yards north of the parking area on the East Andover Road. The Red/Orange Trail starts at the red gate directly across from the parking area and is marked with red/orange flags. MATC publishes The Official Appalachian Trail Guide to Maine, which includes seven maps, please visit their website for information on how to purchase the guide or to learn more about becoming a member of MATC.Within the Rumford Whitecap Mountain Preserve, two trails lead to the summit. In addition, MATC maintains over 60 miles of side trails as well as a system of regularly-spaced shelters and campsites to preserve access to wild, backcountry hiking in Maine. In Maine, the all-volunteer Maine Appalachian Trail Club (MATC) maintains and protects the 267-mile section of the Appalachian Trail extending from Katahdin in Baxter State Park to Grafton Notch at ME-26. Since its inception in the 1920s, thousands of volunteers have worked tirelessly to maintain, manage, and protect the Appalachian Trail. It is managed cooperatively by the National Park Service, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and 31 trail-maintaining clubs along with other federal and state land managers whose land the trail crosses. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail runs from Maine to Georgia along the spine of the Appalachian Mountains. Fires are only allowed in the provided fireplace ring at established campsites it is illegal in Maine to build a fire elsewhere. Please educate yourself before hiking, so that you can have the knowledge and skills necessary for an enjoyable and safe hike. Be sure to carry equipment and supplies necessary for this undertaking and be prepared for challenging weather conditions. ![]() Other InformationÄo not underestimate the difficulty of hiking the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) in Maine. Please stay on the main trail and established side trails in order to protect the fragile high-elevation vegetation. Hikers can look to the south toward the Barren Chairback range, to the east toward Greenwood Pond, to the north to Katahdin and to the west toward Moosehead Lake. The summit area rewards hikers with incredible views in all directions. The hundreds of rock steps were installed using just hand tools and teamwork! The Maine Appalachian Trail Club's Maine Trail Crew put significant effort over many years to stabilize the trail in this section. After the shelter, the trail steepens significantly as it climbs through spruce-fir forest to the open summit area. A small cascade and pool near the shelter can offer hikers respite during their climb. The grade then moderates for the remaining mile to the Logan Brook shelter. ![]() The trail to Whitecap begins by traveling upward through hardwoods and over a series of ledges. It is easy to miss the crossing! Hikers should keep a look out for the footpath coming down the hill to their right and for the brown and white MATC signs just off the road. The Appalachian Trail crosses the Logan Brook Road 0.4 miles past the gate. ![]()
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