Peakbagging in Quebec near Boundary (HH) - Need information

[Papa Bear]

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As for W Saddle, I think I see brown on the US side halfway along the straight segment but that's not the point. Based on the Canadian contours there is a guaranteed prominence of 200' which is well above many peaks on the 3k (and 4k) lists. Gene's rule was that any list with over 400 peaks could not be called exclusive and hence marginal peaks should be listed. ...

Thanks Roy

I'm a great fan of marginal peaks (Mount Lincoln comes to mind). I expect to enjoy climbing Saddle Hill.

 

[dms]

My paper USGS Moose Bog map shows the US/Canada boundary going directly through the 3200' contour line on East Saddle.

 

[Gamehiker]

I was going to ask about approaches to "Barker" and Twin Peaks. These are both easier to get to from Canada but both fully inside Maine. Any border crossing issues?

 

[Papa Bear]

I was going to ask about approaches to "Barker" and Twin Peaks. These are both easier to get to from Canada but both fully inside Maine. Any border crossing issues?

I was assuming I would do the whacks from the border swath (with passport in hand ). One could of course do them entirely from the US side, but that would no longer be a 5-in-one-day proposition.

 

[Dennis C.]

The approach through Maine to this area would be through very long back country logging roads with questionable conditions for driving. After looking at the Delorme Atlas, we knew the Canadian way was the only (good) way to go. At customs, they'll ask what you plan to do. "Hiking" of course is acceptable, but it's best not to mention any border crossings between the US and Canada. It's unlikely you'll meet officials along the border swath, but in these days of heightened security, you never know.