Maine · Hiking

Sentier Frontalier 3

0.7 mi
one way
98 ft
climb
Point to point
route
Easy
difficulty
Sep
best months

Sentier Frontalier 3 is an easy, short hike in Maine, about 11 miles from the town of Coburn Gore. The route is a point-to-point trail that starts at an elevation of 2,261 feet and ends at 1,990 feet, so it is slightly downhill overall. The total elevation gain is 98 feet, and the steepest stretch, a 13% grade, comes about 0.57 miles in, which makes it a gentle outing for anyone looking to cover a little ground without much climbing. The most comfortable months for a visit are July and August, when typical averages from a nearby weather station at First Connecticut Lake, New Hampshire, run from about 74 to 75°F for highs and around 52°F for lows. That station sits roughly 600 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the trail run cooler. June and September are also mild, with highs near 70°F and 66°F. The hike takes about half an hour, so it pairs well with a longer day on the trails. Sentier Frontalier 2 is about 2 miles away, and Sentier Frontalier 1 is a little over 2 miles off. Across the state line in New Hampshire, Sentier Frontalier 9 lies about 4 miles away, and the Piste d'Ascension ski touring route is about 4 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Sep

    Best time to visit Sentier Frontalier 3

    Best months: September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      22° / 0°

      18 wet

    2. Feb

      25° / 0°

      15 wet

    3. Mar

      34° / 10°

      15 wet

    4. Apr

      47° / 25°

      15 wet

    5. May

      62° / 38°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      70° / 48°

      15 wet

    7. Jul

      75° / 53°

      15 wet

    8. Aug

      74° / 52°

      14 wet

    9. Sep

      66° / 44°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      53° / 34°

      15 wet

    11. Nov

      40° / 24°

      17 wet

    12. Dec

      29° / 11°

      19 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at First Connecticut Lake, NH, 20.8 mi away at 1,650 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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