[at-l] The Blueberry Ledges Trail.

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 This trail begins about . 4 miles after the AT footbridge over Abol Stream 
at the new Information Kiosk. Blueberry Ledges follows an old tote road 
upwards for a mile, over ledges and large open areas through burned and 
logged second growth birch and alder. Skirting the West shoulder of a large 
long hill it follows along east of Katahdin Stream. Several large cairns mark 
the trail for about half a mile over the ledges. At the Park's Game Preserve 
boundary the trail heads North heads into woods. Following a game trail it 
trends away NNE through stands of tall pine. At about two miles it winds 
through old burn and second growth again, until at about three miles it 
descends into and across swampy boulder strewn stumpage. It rises again into 
tall pines and snakes through a really pretty mossy older forest. It crosses 
a brook and flattens out as it nears "Hiker's Dream." Lots of Moose and 
coyote sign in the middle three miles. If I were to guess, I'd say the trail 
is closer to 6 miles than 4.2. The trail ends at the new campsite on the 
perimeter road, about 200 yards north of the Ranger's driveway. It's brand 
new after the Game Preserve boundary, blazed in blue paint, and blue trail 
ribbon at times. I lost the trail three times, only picking it up by spotting 
saw work ahead. The mossy footbed the last two miles is slick, but a season 
of hiking will wear that off. 
 I'll have photos up soon (this weekend?)
TJ


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