Let a Maine Guide Take You Hiking to Gulf Hagas
By Cathy Genthner, registered Maine Guide
 Gulf Hagas, created by the cutting waters of the West Branch of the Pleasant River is known as the Grand Canyon of the East.
The gorge is nearly four miles long and drops 400 feet during that distance creating numerous waterfalls and cold pools, perfect for a summer dip. The 400 foot ?canyon? slate walls are spectacular and are great subjects for photographs. A trail loops around the gorge (8.5 miles) and is a full day’s hike. People can also choose a shorter hike by traveling to the head of the Gulf, which is only a one mile hike.
There are numerous vistas along the trial with perfect spots on large gray boulders for a lunch or short rest. The trail is fairly easy to moderate, however, the rocks along the trail tend to get very slippery following a rain storm. Maine Guides know which hikes are most suitable for you, depending on your physical ability and can outfit you with the appropriate equipment, depending on the time of year. The Appalachian Trail also traverses Gulf Hagas, which can be reached either from Brownville Junction or Greenville.
It is a hike that even non-hikers will enjoy!
Tags: Gulf Hagas, Hiking
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on Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
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Time to go hiking this weekend in Maine!