Sawyer Mountain Highlands Hike

We were pleasantly surprised to find that The trails of Sawyer Mtn had been recently maintained with new trail signs and new turtle trail blaze symbals attached to trees.  Since the weather was so good and we were feeling so well, we included a few side trails on the way to the summit, continued past the summit down the other side to the Limerick trailhead and back over the mountain to where we started in Limington. On the way we were rewarded with the the experience of finding unique cabins, historical graveyards and ruins of the old Sawyer homestead which was mainly old stone foundations.  We even found an old Bronco which someone had attemped to drive near the trail and abandoned after getting stuck or broken down.  The overall hike grew from about three miles to over seven which all three of us survived feeling none the worse the wear.  Even 72+ year old Dave held up well.

Afterward, we retired to my place in Limington where I served burgers.  Unfortunately, Ron didn't eat meat and Dave ate lightly, I wound up eating most of the burgers and sharing the rest with the critters who visit my place.  We chilled for a while and ,to the best of my knowledge, all had a good time

Relatively easy hike to Sawyer Mountain [1100'] with nice views of the area.  

This remote area is one of the few remaining places where a hiker can still get lost yet be so close to civilization. If the group is willing we will also visit the gorge of unique rock formations with sheef cliffs and a cascading waterfall.

Distance: The hike is 2.6 miles and more if we do hike the Gorge and Waterfall. 

Time: 3 hours book time with another 1.5 if we go to the Gorge.

Elevation Gain: 600 feet

This is a dog-friendly hike.

Carpooling: Contact other members to carpool, share the conversation and travel expenses. 

Cell Phone #: Will be provided to participants in an email.

After The Hike: We'll can have a BBQ back at my house so bring a change of clothes.  

Campting Option: Everyone is welcome to tent or bring a small camper in my backyard for Saturday night. There is no plumbing and running water but I do have a composting toilet. Contact me to RSVP. .