Sun Mar 5, 2017 @ 02:36

Usually staying in a cabin or lean-to helps me get an early start, but lazing next to the wood stove in the morning ate up a bunch of time. No loss, though. It's a beautiful, clear day with blustery wind and more frigid temps. And it's an easy walk to my destination for the day.

I took a morning walk to The Lookout, a low mountain with fine southerly views over the southern half of the Monument, especially Deasy and Lunksoos mountains, and the Wassataquoik Stream valley. The view to some of the peaks in nearby Baxter State Park are pretty great, too, including North Turner, North Brother, and Katahdin.

I was back down by lunchtime, since the hard packed snow on the old logging roads was easy walking. After that, headed out for some exploring on unmaintained trails along other old logging roads. There's a lot to explore out here. I'm guessing a mountain bike in summer would be a great way to find all the hidden areas of the Monument.

Back at the hut for the evening, and another relaxing night. I haven't seen a soul in over 24 hours. Pretty cool.