4 nights in Maine: Mahoosuc or Moosehead?
Hi! My partner and I recently moved to MA from Alaska. We have visited Acadia area twice and have loved it, reminds us of Alaska quite a bit. We are thinking of visiting a different part of Maine for about 5 days/4 nights in July for my bday. We're looking to hike and possibly fly fishing. After doing some research, I'm mostly deciding between the Bethel/Grafton Notch (Mahoosuc Range) area and the Moosehead Lake area. I'd love to hear people's thoughts on either (or both!).
We're driving from Cape Cod, so we'd probably arrive late in the evening on the first day. Moosehead adds about 1.5 hours of driving compared to Mahoosuc, which isn't a dealbreaker, but it has me wondering what makes the most sense...
- If you had 5 days/4 nights, would you pick one area or split the trip between Mahoosuc and Moosehead (roughly 2 nights in each)? [Im leaning towards choosing one spot/area]
- Is Moosehead worth the extra drive, or would you stick with Mahoosuc? Not sure how different they are..
- Are there any towns you'd recommend staying in on the way up (or nearby) to break up the drive that first evening? Like maybe within ~2 hrs.
- Is there another area entirely that we should consider?
We're looking for medium-difficulty hikes with great scenery, and any recommendations for fly fishing and/or swimming spots would also be appreciated. We don't mind driving a bit each day if it means seeing some amazing places. Def prefer more secluded, quiet areas, no need for amenities. Thinking of either tent camping or renting a cabin if I find one.
If we go to Moosehead, we're also open for maybe renting a boat for the day (or kayak) if worth it...?
We don't get a lot of time off and we won't live in the NE for too long so hoping to make the most out of every time I can get up to Maine.
Thank you!!