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Big A Trail

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Distance:
1.0 Mile / 1.6 km
Type:
Loop
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
~30 minutes
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Surface Type:
Universal Access
Park:
Mt. Agamenticus Conservation Region
Town:
York, Maine
Directions:
43.222883, -70.692648
Added:
August 26, 2016
Updated:
July 03, 2020
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59'

Total Change
98'

Ascent
94'

Descent

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Big A Trail

The Big A Trail at the Mt Agamenticus Conservation Region in York, ME, is an easy 1 mile loop hike atop Mt Agamenticus.

This trail leads from the parking lot and runs along the summit of the mountain with 360 degree views. The trail is a certified Universal Access trail, so anyone of all ages can enjoy the views from along the Big A Trail.

This is one of the best hiking trails in southern Maine with views of the Presidential Range in the White Mountains, York, Ogunquit, Wells, and Kennebuckport can all be seen from lookout points as well.

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Dogs are allowed if leashed and their waste must be carried out by the hiker.
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  1. Parking

    43.222883, -70.692648
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  2. Main Trailhead

    43.222483, -70.693258
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  3. Vista point facing White Mountains north

    43.223919, -70.692314
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    Vista point facing White Mountains north

  4. Vista point facing White Mountains northwest

    43.224372, -70.692092
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    Vista point facing White Mountains northwest

  5. Vista point facing York, Maine east

    43.223186, -70.692008
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    Vista point facing York, Maine east

  6. Vista point facing White Mountains north

    43.224606, -70.692392
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    Vista point facing White Mountains north

  7. Big A Overlook

    43.222428, -70.693856
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    Big A Overlook
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1.0 mile / 1.6 km
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1.0 mile / 1.6 km
September 26, 2021
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1.0 mile / 1.6 km
July 12, 2020
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0.7 miles / 1.1 km
July 12, 2020
Hiked the Big A Trail, but skipped out on the western side of the loop. Had a great views of York and Ogunquit to the east along with the White Mountains to the north from various points on the trail.
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