Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Bull Rock, Dixfield (912') 11/7/2023
This afternoon, we went for a short hike up Bull Rock in Dixfield. We decided to make a loop, ascending via the trail described in the newest edition of the Maine Mountain Guide from 142, and descending via the traditional route from Moxie Heights Road. I hadn't taken the trail from 142 before today, and we discovered that it is an extremely steep trail with lots of erosion and poor footing. While steep, it does provide direct access in 0.3 mile to Bull Rock, compared to the longer, albeit far less steep, 1 mile long route from Moxie Heights Road. It also has about double the elevation gain, (400' vs. 200') compared to the route from Moxie Heights. We found that it was excellent to do as a loop in a clockwise direction, as the descent down to 142 could have been downright hazardous today with the wet leaves and rocks on the steep trail. Bull Rock is always a great spot to visit, and is also a nice side trip on the hike up Sugarloaf. It provided a very nice view out over the village of Dixfield and up the Androscoggin River Valley.
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