Blueberry Mountain (Oxford County, Maine)

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Blueberry Mountain
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Blueberry Mountain
Highest point
Elevation 1,781 ft (543 m) [1]
Coordinates 44°15′57″N70°58′43″W / 44.26583°N 70.97861°W / 44.26583; -70.97861 [1]
Geography
Location Oxford County, Maine, U.S.
Topo map USGS Speckled Mountain

Blueberry Mountain is a mountain located in western Maine. [2] Named because of the abundant blueberries on its summit and upper slopes, it is a popular day hike. The summit area is partially open and has good views over Evans Notch and toward North and South Baldface in New Hampshire. It is ascended by the White Cairn, Stone House, and Blueberry Ridge trails. It is considered a spur of Speckled Mountain.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Blueberry Mountain". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved 2010-01-10.
  2. "Blueberry Mountain, Maine". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2012-05-05.