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An Autumn View of Clearwater Lake from Pico Ridge in Industry, Maine

October 20, 2018 1 Comment

Next month will mark the fifth anniversary of our moving here to Maine. This also marks the longest we have ever lived in one place. After moving around for several years, we are proud to call Maine our home. During our almost five years here, we have yet to explore a lot of the state. The wonderful thing about being here is you may not be able to see and experience all of the natural beauty Maine has to offer in just one lifetime. This leads me to my next point, for example, we have been driving by Pico Trail all this time and just discovered Pico Ridge in Industry. We had no idea with just an easy hike through the woods, we were missing such a breathtaking and panoramic view of the mountains and Clearwater Lake.

To get to this trail, take Route 43 from Farmington to Industry and make a left on Route 148. The road leads up a hill and Center Hill Cemetery will be on the left side of the road. There is a place to park on the right side of the road with a few spaces. Your best bet is to park at the Industry Fire Station on the right about 1/4 mile after the cemetery. Make sure to park on the side of the building, as to not block emergency trucks and vehicles. Parking at the fire station is especially helpful during the winter, because there may be no where to park on the side of the road. When you get to the cemetery, stay on the left and here you will see the entrance to the trail at the opening of the woods. While on the trail make sure not to veer off the trail. As a reminder to hikers, you will find several amusing signs along the way that serve as a reminder to stay on the trail. The trail will lead you up a 1/4 mile gradual incline. At the end, make a left on the snowmobile trail and after walking a short distance, there will be an opening on the right and you will make your way to the overlook. As a reward for this short hike, you will be able to experience a view that encompasses Mount Blue, Bald, Jackson and Little Jackson mountains, as well as Clearwater Lake. If you get a chance to go, make sure to bring a camera!

The following photographs were taken after 3 o’clock in the afternoon and I experimented with three different lenses: A Canon 55-250mm lens, Canon 18-55mm lens and a Sigma 10-22 wide angle lens. I hope you enjoy the view and I hope to get back up to the overlook in a few months for a winter hike and photographs.

Beginning Of Hike

The trail on the left side of Center Hill Cemetery


Pico Trail Sign

The Pico Trail sign

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Trail Opening

Pico Trail opening

Signs Along Trail

A few signs along the trail

500ft To Pico

500 feet to Pico sign

Sun Coming Into Trail

The sun coming into the trail


Bird Sign

Another trail sign

Structure In Woods

A structure in the woods

300ft To Pico

300 feet to Pico sign

Private Land Sign

A private land sign

Hiking In The Woods

Hiking up the trail


Acorn Sign

Keep on trail sign

Leaves In Sun

Autumn beech leaves (Fagus)

End Of Trail

Taking the snowmobile trail to the ridge

Rocks And Oak Trees

Oak trees along the ridge (Quercus)

Sun Burst

A sun burst coming through the trees


Cliff Edge

The edge of the ridge

Rolling Mountains


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Rolling mountains

Lake View

A view of Clearwater Lake

Boat Docks

Boat docks on Clearwater Lake

Wind Turbines

Wind Turbines


Tree Canopy

Autumn colors

Mountain Views

A view of the mountains

Oak Leaves

Autumn oak leaves (Quercus)

Pico Ridge

Clearwater Lake in the autumn

Waters Edge

Water’s edge


Water Close Up

A close-up view of the docks

Dramatic Sky Over Lake

A scenic view of Clearwater Lake with the mountains in the background

Catching Some Rays

Catching some rays

Leaf Covered Trail

Heading back on the snowmobile trail

The Trail Leaving

Walking back down Pico Trail


Red Maple Leaf

A fallen autumn maple leaf (Acer)

Related posts:

  1. An Autumn Hike at the Scenic Center Hill Nature Trail in Mount Blue State Park in Weld, Maine
  2. Hiking in the Snow to Pico Ridge in Industry, Maine
  3. Visiting Maple Hill Farm in Farmington, Maine on Maine Maple Sunday
  4. An Autumn Hike on Reed Brook Trail in Kingfield, Western Maine
  5. Breaking In My New Hiking Boots While Walking Around Downtown Farmington, Maine

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  1. Hiking in the Snow to Pico Ridge in Industry, Maine says:
    November 25, 2018 at 7:21 pm

    […] The following photographs were taken after 2 o’clock in the afternoon and I experimented with three different lenses and filter: A Canon 55-250mm lens, Canon 18-55mm lens, Sigma 10-22 wide angle lens and a circular polarizing filter. I hope you enjoy the view and if you are interested in making the hike yourself, you can find directions here. […]

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