Caribou Mountain (Oxford County)

Looking south from Caribou Mountain, towards Evans Notch and The Baldfaces.

Physical Description:Caribou Mountain rises to a height of 2,840 feet, and sits within the White Mountain National Forest. It is one of the most notable peaks of the Caribou-Speckled Mountain Wilderness. The mountain is one of three peaks in the White Mountain National Forest of Maine that is on the list.
The summit area is made up of two summits, north and south, which both support incredible views from scattered ledges and meadows. Views can be had in every direction, but not from one spot. Peaks of note that can be seen include the northern Presidentials, the Carter-Moriah Range, the peaks of Evans Notch, The Baldfaces, Kearsarge North, the Pilot-Pliny Range the Mahoosuc Range, Elephant Mountain, Mt.Blue, Speckled Mountain, Pleasant Mountain, and Mt.Zircon to name a few.
Caribou Springs can be found just north of the summit, and water can be found there year round. Along with the spring, another feature on the northern side of the mountain includes Kees Falls, a 25-foot tall waterfall that drops into a deep pool, for swimming.

Trail Overview & Camping:There are three ways of ascending Caribou Mountain. The Mud Brook Trail ascends from the south side, at 3.9-miles. The Caribou Trail can be used to ascend the mountain from both the east and west sides. The west side is 3-miles to the Mud Brook Trail, while the east side is 2.5-miles. Kees Falls can be found on the west side of this trail. The Caribou Trail and Mud Brook Trail can be used as a loop (recommended counter-clockwise). Neither way is that steep.
There are no camping areas on the trail, but Hastings Campground sits nearby, along with Wild River Campground and Cold River Campground, which are farther away. When camping off trail, Mud Brook and Caribou Spring can be used as a water source.

History & Lists:The mountain was once known as Calabo Mountain, on an 1853 map of Oxford County. The current name comes from the historic presence of Caribou in the area, which have now been long gone from the area. The wilderness area was designated in 1991, as the Caribou-Speckled Wilderness. The peak itself is on no other lists.

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A view from the southern ledges.

Looking west from the south summit.

The view from the col.

Looking at the Mahoosuc Range from the north summit.

Kees Falls is on the Caribou Trail.

What Can Be Seen...

Looking north from Caribou Mountain.

Looking west from Caribou Mountain.

Looking south from Caribou Mountain.

If you find these pictures intriguing, then climb the mountain and witness the pleasant, scenic vistas and vast scenery of Maine and New Hampshire from the mountain yourself! Get out there, and enjoy the hike!