RoySwkr
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Peakbaggers left over from the days of paper maps (30 years ago?) have probably heard of Quill Hill because that was the name of the map East Kennebago was on (although 1000 feet lower). Few if anybody actually climbed it due to poor road access, but as new DeLorme editions showed roads getting closer I began to wonder when I should make an attempt.
Imagine my surprise to learn that the owner of 5000 acres of surrounding land had built a road suitable for sedans all the way to the summit, and put up professional signs to advertise it! This led to my first trip to that area in this century. The road is about 4 miles long and begins on Rte.16 about due W of the summit. On a Friday evening I met 4 cars coming down and there were half a dozen on the summit when I arrived in slightly less than the 12 minutes advertised on the signs. The entire summit had been clearcut to provide views all around.
This is a rare opportunity for non-hikers to get views from the top in this area, I can imagine that in a few years the road will either wash out or become part of a gated community so next time you can spare a half hour you might make the drive.
Imagine my surprise to learn that the owner of 5000 acres of surrounding land had built a road suitable for sedans all the way to the summit, and put up professional signs to advertise it! This led to my first trip to that area in this century. The road is about 4 miles long and begins on Rte.16 about due W of the summit. On a Friday evening I met 4 cars coming down and there were half a dozen on the summit when I arrived in slightly less than the 12 minutes advertised on the signs. The entire summit had been clearcut to provide views all around.
This is a rare opportunity for non-hikers to get views from the top in this area, I can imagine that in a few years the road will either wash out or become part of a gated community so next time you can spare a half hour you might make the drive.
