Mt.OJI (Piscataquis County)

The Cross Range from Old Jay Eye Rock.

Physical Description:Mt.OJI is a peak in Baxter State Park. At 3,434-feet, the mountain sits just southwest of Mt.Coe, and northwest of Barren Mountain. West Peak can be found on the southwest ridge of the mountain. A large rock formation can be found on the northwest side of the mountain, nicknamed "Old Jay Eye Rock."
Mt.OJI's summit is wooded, but views can be found on both sides of the summit ridge. A small rocky area on the south side can be found, with views towards Mt.Katahdin, Barren Mountain, and The Klondike. A large ledge can be found on the northern end of the mountain, known as "Old Jay Eye Rock" this spot is the best area to get views from Mt.OJI. Mt.Coe, Doubletop Mountain, and the 100 Mile Wilderness can be seen.

Trail Overview & Camping:There are two major ways to access Mt.OJI. The Mt.OJI Trail is 3.6-miles to Old Jay Eye Rock, while Mt.Coe Trail and the OJI Link is 3.8-miles to the rocks. West Peak, another mountain on the list, is on the Mt.OJI Trail. If your up to it, a loop can be done, by going over Mt.OJI, Mt.Coe, South Brother, and even North Brother.
No camping can be found on the trail, but there are multiple campgrounds nearby, such as Katahdin Stream Campground and Kidney Pond Campground.

History & Lists:Mt.OJI gets it's unique name from three distinctive slides that sit on it's southwest face. The three slides form the letter O-J-I. The peak is on no other lists.

GALLERY

Looking toward Hamlin and Baxter Peak from the rocks.

The Coe Slide from the southern rocks.

Doubletop Mountain from Old Jay Eye Rock.

The 100 Mile Wilderness from Old Jay Eye Rock.

Mt.Coe and South Brother from the rocks.

What Can Be Seen...

All 9 peaks to the right of Saddleback Mountain are on the Views of Maine list.

Does Mt.OJI interest you? What about nearby Mt.Coe, or West Peak? You should book a trip to Baxter State Park, and get out there to enjoy the scenery. Enjoy the views!