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Hiking in Maine: You won't be fishing for great views atop Trout Mountain's fire tower


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Hiking in Maine: You won’t be fishing for great views atop Trout Mountain’s fire tower
A fire tower erected in 2020 gives those who reach the summit of Trout Mountain some incredible panoramic views, including Katahdin.
By CAREY KISH
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The view from the top of the tower offers Katahdin and much more of the Trout Mountain Preserve. Photo by Carey Kish
The forested dome of Trout Mountain, just a mile south of Baxter State Park, rises to an elevation of 1,409 feet in the unorganized township of T2 R9 WELS. An old and rusted fire tower, toppled more than four decades ago and resting on its side amid the thick canopy of spruce and fir, left errant explorers without any view from the peak. Until 2020, that is. ....

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