Saddleback Junior

Saddleback Junior is a mountain summit in Franklin County, Maine, standing at roughly 3,655 feet with rocky slopes and steep terrain around its peak. The ridge connects this mountain to neighboring peaks in the same range.

The Appalachian Trail was routed across the summit in the early 1900s, creating a passage that links this peak with neighboring mountains. This trail integration made the mountain part of a major hiking corridor spanning the eastern United States.

The mountain forms part of the U.S. Navy Survival Escape and Evasion Training Facility, where military personnel develop essential wilderness skills.

Most hikers reach the summit via the Appalachian Trail, which is clearly marked and easy to follow. The climbing season runs from June through September when weather is most stable and snow does not obstruct the route.

The mountain sits at the source of several cold streams that flow toward larger river systems in the region. These waterways shape the landscape and support the forest ecosystem visitors pass through while hiking.

Location: Maine

GPS coordinates: 44.95811,-70.45757

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:32