Peninsular hub, Portland, easily bridges the gap between historic port and modern city, home to a range of cultural sight, bordered by sandy beaches and within easy reach of a variety of water-based activities.
From Bethel take Route 5 south past
Songo Pond and turn right onto the Patte
Brook Road at sign indicating National
Forest Camping. Follow signs to
Crocker Pond Campground. Travel 0.6
miles on Forest Road 18: the trailhead is
on your right.
This trail leads to the summit of Albany
Mountain, a series of rocky openings
with panoramic views. It’s a popular
spot for blueberrying in the summer and
offers great views of colorful foliage in
the fall.
Begin on the Albany Notch Trail,
turning left onto the Albany Mountain
Trail at 0.6 miles. At 0.9 miles from this
junction, a connector trail leaves right,
leading back to the Albany Notch Trail.
Continue past this junction, ascending
the north side of Albany Mountain as the
trail begins crossing sections of open
ledge and softwoods.
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