Big Spencer Trail

Big Spencer Trail is a moderate out-and-back hike in Maine, about 8.5 miles from the small community of Kokadjo. The trail is roughly 3.3 miles long, with a total elevation gain of about 1,900 feet, and it reaches a high point of 3,206 feet. The climb is steepest around the 1.2-mile mark, where the grade reaches about 47%, and the trail is rated moderate. The route starts at an elevation of about 1,406 feet and climbs to the high point before descending back to the starting point. The trip takes about two hours, so plan on a full day for the climb and the return. Several other trails lie within a short drive. Caron Trail is about 5.6 miles away, Tib's Trail about 5.9 miles, and Lobster Mountain Trail about 6.7 miles. For an overnight stay, Jewett Cove campground is about 9.3 miles away.