Mountain · 2 routes
Shaw Mountain
2,632 ft · Maine
- Summit
- 2,632 ft
- Routes
- 2 ways up
Routes up Shaw Mountain
- Shaw Mountain TrailEasyabout 707 ft of climbing2.1 mi round tripSee the route
- Shaw Mountain TrailModerateabout 1,752 ft of climbing4.6 mi round tripSee the route
| Shaw Mountain Trail | Shaw Mountain Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Climbing | About 707 ft | About 1,752 ft |
| Round trip | 2.1 mi | 4.6 mi |
| Difficulty | Easy | Moderate |
| Terrain | Hike | Hike |
About Shaw Mountain
Shaw Mountain is a summit in Maine, rising to 2,632 feet. The nearest town is Greenville, about 18 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station in Greenville run to highs around 75°F and lows near 57°F, and the summit sits well above that station, so expect cooler temperatures up top. The Shaw Mountain Trail starts just 0.1 mile from the summit. The Skyline Trail and the White Trail are both within a mile, and the Long Ridge Trail is about 1.8 miles away.
Forecast on Shaw Mountain
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Questions about Shaw Mountain
How tall is Shaw Mountain?
2,632 ft (802 m).
How many routes go to the summit of Shaw Mountain?
2: Shaw Mountain Trail and Shaw Mountain Trail.
What is the shortest route up Shaw Mountain?
Shaw Mountain Trail, about 2.1 mi round trip.
Mountains nearby
- Hedgehog Mountain2,127 ft · Maine1 route2.7 mi away
- Number Four Mountain2,891 ft · Maine2 routes5.1 mi away
- Baker Mountain3,523 ft · Maine1 route6.3 mi away
- Little Boardman Mountain2,017 ft · Maine2 routes7.8 mi away
- Wadleigh Mountain1,858 ft · Maine1 route7.9 mi away
- Indian Mountain2,334 ft · Maine1 route9.4 mi away
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–75°F and lows of 41–57°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Greenville Maine Forestry Svc, ME weather station, 19 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan23° high5° low
- Feb25° high7° low
- Mar34° high17° low
- Apr46° high29° low
- May62° high41° low
- Jun70° high51° low
- Jul75° high57° low
- Aug74° high56° low
- Sep66° high48° low
- Oct52° high37° low
- Nov39° high26° low
- Dec28° high15° low
The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this spot, so expect it to run cooler up here.
Nearby
- Shaw Mountain TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Skyline TrailCross-country skiing0.7 mi
- White TrailHiking0.9 mi
- Shaw Mountain RoadCross-country skiing1.1 mi
- Emmit Brook TrailCross-country skiing1.3 mi
- Shaw Mountain CutoffCross-country skiing1.6 mi
- Long Ridge TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Trout Mountain Single TrackHiking2.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
